3M N95 particulate respirator for protection from solids & non-oil based liquids particles. Sold per box, 20 units/box.

3M N95 NIOSH 42 CFR 84 approved particulate respirator with an innovative three-panel design for protection from airborne particles. Sold per box. 20 units/box, 12 boxes/case.

This respirator is made of a patented electrostatically charged microfiber that makes breathing easier and cooler. It is certified N95 which means it protects the user from 95% of particles in the air. The letter «N» stands for 'non-resitant', thus the membrane doesn’t protect one from oil based particles, but protects from solid, liquid and biological airborne contaminants.

The 9210+ respirator features a low three-panel design for a better visibility which eases the wearing of safety glasses. It is also compact, readily transportable and every unit is individually wrapped. The comfortable braided headbands are design with stapled dual point attachment which helps provide a secure fit and there is also a foam coated nosepiece which allows a better impermeability without putting aside comfort. The nose panel is now embossed with a design that reduces even more the formation of condensation, which in turns is even more safety eyewear friendly. Moreover, the chin panel is now wider which makes it easier to grab for a better fit and adjustment.

Use for:
This product is made for short term work in a controlled environment. It is design for grinding, sanding, sweeping, bagging, woodworking, foundries and other dusty operations. It can be used for protection from processing minerals, coal, iron ore, flour and other dusty substances, and non-oil based liquids and sprays that do not emit harmful vapours. NIOSH certified respirators (N95, N100, R95, R100, P95 and P100) protect one from silica, the second main cause of chronic respiratory problems after asbestos.

Biological particles:
This respirator helps prevent the inhalation of certain airborne biological particles like mold, Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax), Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Tubercle bacillus Koch) the main causative agent of tuberculosis, pandemic flues (H5N1, H1N1), etc. However, it cannot eliminate the risk of contracting infection, illness or disease. Due to the nature of some contaminants, the exposure limit value of some products and byproducts haven’t been quantified by governmental agencies, thus wearing a respirator doesn’t necessarily protects you.

Do not use for:
Do not use on a beard and other facial hair or if the user suffers from a condition that prevents him from having direct contact with the respirator’s sides. The use of respirators is not recommended to people with compromised respiratory system such as asthma or emphysema. It is strongly discouraged to wear a respirator for application with oil based spray, brush painting, gases, vapours, asbestos and sandblasting.  It is also highly advised to stay away from environment that exceed 10 times the permissible exposure limit set by the CNESST or any other government regulation applicable.One should never use a respirator in an oxygen deprived environment (an atmosphere with less than 19,5 % oxygen).

Whenever the respirator is well adjust and a qualitative fit test is successful, this respirator meets ANSI Z92.2-1992 standards, that is, a protection factor of 10. This factor means that the worker can be exposed to a concentration 10 times higher than the exposure limit when not protected. If needed, please contact customer service for more information.

Maintenance and service life:
No maintenance is needed since this respirator is disposable.  It has been design for an approximate service life of 8 hours. That number is in no way a reference since every work environments is different. The manufacturer’s limitations must be followed.