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Note: AX filters are for single use only
The filter should not be used on a second shift even if these maximum usage times are not exceeded. When changing
filters ensure that both filters are replaced simultaneously.
3M™ 6098 AXP3 NR Filter only
Limitations on the use of these filters may differ from one country to another but in the absence of any limitations in your
country the following should be applied.
a) Low boiling point organic compounds will be divided into four groups.
Group 1 Low boiling point organic vapours with a WEL (Workplace Exposure Limit) of less than or equal to 10
ppm or which have a short service life. Check local regulations for WEL in your country
Group 2 Low boiling point organic vapours with an WEL greater than 10 ppm.
Group 3 Low boiling point organic vapours where protection is provided by filters other than AX (e.g. B, E or K).
Group 4 Low boiling point organic vapours where no or insufficient protection is provided by gas filters
b) Against compounds of groups 1 and 2, AX filters complying with EN14387 can be used up to the maximum
concentrations shown in the table below or 20 x WEL, whichever is lower.
Group Max Concentration (ppm)
Group 1 100 ppm
Group 2 500 ppm
Group 3 1000 ppm
Group 4 5000 ppm
c) Only new, unused filters from their original packaging should be fitted to your facepiece. During one 8 hour shift,
repeated use of an AX filter is permitted, provided the maximum usage time shown in the table above is not exceeded.
d) Use of AX filters against mixtures of low boiling point organic compounds or mixtures of low boiling point organic
compounds and other compounds is not permitted as one or more of these compounds may be desorbed.
e) AX filters may be used as A2 filters ONLY if no other low boiling point organic compound is present. A1 or A2 filters are
not to be used against low boiling point organic compounds.
Group 1
Acetaldehyde
Bromomethane
1,3-butadiene
3-Chloro-1-propene (Check
local regulations)
Diethyl amine
Dimethyl ether
1,1-Dimethylethylamine
Ethanethiol
Iodomethane
Methyl Alcohol
Propyleneimine
Vinyl Chloride
Propanal
2-Propenal (acrolein)
1,1-Dichloroethene
APPROVALS
These products are type approved and audited annually by either: BSI Group, The Netherlands B.V. Say Building, John
M. Keynesplein 9, 1066 EP Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Notified Body No. 2797 and / or BSI Assurance UK Ltd,
Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8PP, UK, Notified Body No. 0086. These products meet the
requirements of European Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and applicable local legislation. The applicable European/local
legislation and Notified Body can be determined by reviewing the Certificate(s) and Declaration(s) of Conformity at
www.3m.com/Respiratory/certs.
Group 2 Group 3
n-Pentane Carbon disulphide
Acetone Carbonyl fluoride
Bromomethane Dimethylamine
Butane Ethylamine
Chloroethane Formaldehyde
Methanethiol
Cyclopentadiene
Dibromodifluoromethane 2-Propanethiol
Diethyl ether Trichlorosilane
Dimethyloxymethane Trimethyl amine
Ethylformate
Methyl acetate
Methyl propane
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Max Usage Time (mins)
40 mins
20 mins
60 mins
20 mins
Group 4
1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane
Diazomethane
1,1-Dimethylhydrazine
Bromotrifluoromethane
Chlorodifluoromethane
Chloromethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Dichlorofluoromethane
1,1-Difluoroethane
Ketene
Methyl acetylene
Propane
Trichlorofluoromethane
1,1,2,Trichloro -1,2,2 trifluoroethane
Ethylene Oxide