NIOSH Approvals
P100
P95
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N95
HF
Nuisance level relief***
Acid gases
Organic Vapors
** 3M recommended for ozone protection up to 10 times the OSHA PEL or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.
NOTE: Not NIOSH approved for use against ozone.
*** 3M recommended for relief against nuisance levels of acid gas or organic vapors. Nuisance level refers to concentrations not exceeding OSHA PEL
or applicable exposure limits, whichever is lower. Do not use for respiratory protection against acid gas/organic vapors.
In Brazil, the 5935BR filter is approved as a NIOSH N95 filter and as a BMOL P3 filter.
3M™ Filter Adapters and Retainers
Number
Description
501
Filter Retainer for use with Cartridge 6000 Series and Filters 5N11 and 5P71
502
Filter Adapter for use with Cartridge 6000 Series and Filters 2000 and 7093/7093C
603
Filter Adapter for use with Filters 5N11 and 5P71
In Brazil, the 5935BR filter can be used with the 3M™ Filter Adaptor 603 and the 3M™ Filter Retainer 501 on the 3M
Facepiece Reusable Respirator, 6500 Series.
Service Life of Chemical Cartridges and Particulate Filters
Failure to properly dispose of spent cartridges or filters, or respirators contaminated by hazardous materials can result in personal exposures as
well as environmental harm. Handling, transportation and disposal of spent cartridges, filters, or respirators must comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws and regulations.
Time Use Limitations
1. Cartridges and filters must be used before expiration date on packaging.
2. Particle filters must be replaced if they become damaged, soiled or if an increase in breathing resistance occurs. N-series filters should not be
used in environments containing oils. R-series filters may be limited to 8 hours of continuous or intermittent use if oil aerosols are present. In
environments containing only oil aerosols, P-series filters should be replaced after 40 hours of use or 30 days, whichever is first.
3. Service life of gas/vapor cartridges will depend upon activity of wearer (breathing rate); specific contaminant and concentration; and environmental
conditions such as humidity, pressure, and temperature. Cartridges must be replaced in accordance with an end of service life indicator, established
change schedule or earlier if smell, taste or irritation from contaminants is detected. Please see 3M Service Life Software at www.3M.com/sls.
4. The 6007 and 60927 mercury vapor cartridges must be discarded within 50 hours of use against mercury vapor; or according to organic vapor,
chlorine, hydrogen sulfide or sulfur dioxide service life, or when odors of vapors or gases become noticeable, whichever occurs first. Mercury
vapor has no odor.
Replacement Parts Instructions
3M™ Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator Assembly 6500
The facepiece assembly consists of the head harness assembly and valve cover, exhalation valve, and inhalation valves.
3M™ Head Harness Assembly & Valve Cover Replacement
1. Remove Head Harness Assembly & Valve Cover by placing thumb beneath valve cover and fingers at the top. Pull the valve cover bottom away
from facepiece with the thumb and then up to release the valve cover (Fig. 22).
2. Replace Head Harness Assembly & Valve Cover by positioning the peg on the facepiece into the notch at the top of the valve cover. Press the
bottom of the valve cover into the facepiece. When properly engaged, an audible snap should be heard.
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