Alert | Increased demand for respiratory protection products
3M is seeing an increased demand for respiratory protection products following the outbreak of a newly identified coronavirus (2019 novel Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV). In response, 3M is increasing respirator production to help meet demand, and working with distributors to help ensure they have inventory to meet end-user demand. 3M is committed to supporting the public health and governmental response to the Coronavirus while maintaining supply to existing customers.
Disposable respirators
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For hazardous environments, choose respiratory protection that when used for the right hazard in the right way, helps keep visible and invisible contaminants out.
Types of respirators
Respirators may be available in cup or flat fold styles.
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Suggested applications: Sweeping, sanding, grinding, sawing, and bagging.
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Help protect yourself. Help protect your patients. Masks and respirators do different jobs.
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Suggested applications: welding, torch cutting, soldering -
Features welded strap attachment, soft nose foam and adjustable noseclip to help provide a custom fit and secure seal. -
Fit testing and evaluationFit is key — it can impact the seal of your respirator, the protection provided and even comfort. Because what you need on the job is a respirator that fits so it can help protect you all day long.
Featured technologies
Select technologies are featured in some of these respirators.
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Patented one-way valve for easy exhalation and cool, dry comfort. -
Patented noseclip adjusts easily for fewer pressure points and greater comfort. -
Soft and secure, conforms closely to face for additional comfort. -
Patented filter media with electrostatically charged microfibers help make breathing easier and cooler. -
Carbon filter media provides relief against odours, vapour and other gaseous contaminants for greater wearer comfort. For nuisance level relief only. -
Patented filter media with specifically designed filter layers for welding applications provide longer respirator life and easier breathing. -
Unique filter media incorporating protective layers designed to be flame resistant as demonstrated per ASTM D2859-96. (Not a substitute for a faceshield) -
A single tug helps provide a comfortable, secure fit. -
Patented Advanced Electrostatic Media, appropriate for prolonged use in both oil and non-oil containing environments.
