Air-Purifying Respirators
Air-Purifying Respirators
Air-purifying respirators (APRs) remove gases, vapors, aerosols (droplets and solid particles), or a combination of contaminants from the air using filters, cartridges, or canisters. APRs do not supply oxygen and therefore cannot be used in an atmosphere that is oxygen deficient or immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). The appropriate APR type should be selected based on environmental contaminants.
Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) are reusable battery-powered devices that use a blower to provide clean, breathable air to the wearer. They include replaceable filters or cartridges appropriate for the intended environment. PAPRs are equipped with tight-fitting, half- or full-facepieces, or loose-fitting facepieces, hoods, or helmets. PAPRs with loose-fitting facepieces do not require fit testing and can be worn by workers with facial hair. Fit testing by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required for PAPRs with tight-fitting facepieces.
Full-face respirators and half-mask respirators are reusable, NIOSH-rated air-purifying devices that protect the respiratory tract from exposure to harmful substances, including dust, fog, fumes, mist, smoke, sprays, vapors, gases, and particulates. Full-face respirators feature a flexible seal that ensures a secure fit around the full perimeter of the face. Half-mask respirators fit over the nose and mouth but do not protect the eyes or upper part of the face. Because the effectiveness of full-face and half-mask respirators relies on a tight seal to the user’s face, (OSHA) requires fit testing for these devices.
Particulate filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) are NIOSH-approved and for limited use. They are equipped with two straps and made with a multilayered, non-woven polypropylene, and are available with or without an exhalation valve. All NIOSH-approved particulate FFRs are classified by a two-part system to indicate the filter’s functionality. Letter designations of N, R, and P refer to oil resistance. Number designations refer to the minimum filter efficiency level. Because the effectiveness of FFRs relies on a tight seal to the user’s face, OSHA requires fit testing for these respirators.
Additional details including regulatory compliance information can be obtained at the individual product level.
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3M™ VFlex™ 9105 Series N95 Particulate Respirators
Disposable N95 particulate respirators have a unique folded design with V-shaped pleats that flex with mouth movement for easier talking and expand for ease of breathing.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Certifications (OSHA) | OSHA 1910.134 |
Material Headstrap | Polyisoprene |
Width (English) | 12.8 in. |
Length (Metric) | 54.1 cm |
Filter Efficiency | 95% |
Length (English) | 21.3 in. |
Design Type | Flat-fold |
Material | Polypropylene |
For Use With (Application) | Assembly, cleaning, mechanical |
Aerosol Type | N - Not Resistant to Oil |
Width (Metric) | 32.51 cm |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Assigned Protection Factor (APF) | 10 |
Certifications (NIOSH) | NIOSH 42 CFR 84, N95, approval number: TC-84A-5231 |
Product Type | General Purpose Particulate Respirator |
Strap Attachment Type | Stapled Headbands |
Latex Free | Yes |
Nose Piece Material | Aluminum |
Filter Type | N95 |
Shelf Life | 5 years from date of manufacture |
Nosepiece Type | Adjustable Nose Clip |
FDA Cleared Surgical Mask | No |
With Exhalation Valve | No |
3M™ N95 Particulate Respirators, 8110S and 8210 Series
Lightweight disposable particulate respirators designed to provide protection of at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particles in applications such as grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging or other dusty operations.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Certifications (OSHA) | OSHA 1910.134 |
Material Headstrap | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
Filter Efficiency | 95% |
Color | White |
Design Type | Cup/Molded |
Material | Polypropylene, Polyester |
For Use With (Application) | Assembly, cleaning, demolition, facility maintenance, grinding, machine operation, sanding, welding |
Aerosol Type | N - Not Resistant to Oil |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Assigned Protection Factor (APF) | 10 |
Certifications (NIOSH) | NIOSH 42 CFR 84, N95, approval number: TC-84A-0007 |
Product Type | General Purpose Particulate Respirator |
Strap Attachment Type | Two-Strap Design |
With Faceseal | No |
Latex Free | Yes |
Nose Piece Material | Aluminum |
Filter Type | N95 |
Shelf Life | 5 years from date of manufacture |
Nosepiece Type | Adjustable Nose Clip |
FDA Cleared Surgical Mask | No |
With Exhalation Valve | No |
3M™ N95 Aura™ Particulate Respirators, 9205+
Three-panel, flat-fold disposable respirators provide comfortable, reliable worker protection against non-oil based particles.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Filter Efficiency | 95% |
Size | Standard |
Design Type | Flat-fold |
Aerosol Type | N - Not Resistant to Oil |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Certifications (NIOSH) | NIOSH 42 CFR 84, N95 |
Product Type | General Purpose Particulate Respirator |
Strap Attachment Type | Stapled Headbands |
Model | 9205+ |
Filter Type | N95 |
Nosepiece Type | Adjustable Nose Clip |
FDA Cleared Surgical Mask | No |
With Exhalation Valve | No |
3M™ Aura™ Series N95 Particulate Respirators
Particulate respirators with or without Cool Flow™ valve offer a comfortable fit that conform to a wide range of face sizes.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Certifications (OSHA) | OSHA 1910.134 |
Product Type | General Purpose Particulate Respirator |
Filter Efficiency | 95% |
With Faceseal | No |
Design Type | Flat-fold |
Latex Free | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene |
Filter Type | N95 |
Aerosol Type | N - Not Resistant to Oil |
Assigned Protection Factor (APF) | 10 |
3M™ Full Facepiece 6000DIN Series Respirator
Lightweight full-facepiece respirator with built-in DIN port adapter assembly features a well-balanced design and silicone faceseal for enhanced comfort, durability and ease of cleaning. Available in air-purifying, supplied air, and powered air purifying respirator modes.
Includes | Din port adapter assembly |
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Material (Lens) | Polycarbonate |
For Use With (Equipment) | 3M™ Filters 2000 Series, 3M™ Filter 7093, P100, 3M™ Cartridges 6000 Series |
Product Type | Gas Mask Respirator |
Suspension Type | 4-point |
Color | Gray |
Connection Type | Bayonet |
Material | Silicone, Thermoplastic Elastomer |
Facepiece Material | Silicone |
ANSI Standard | ANSI Z87.1 |
For Use With (Application) | Assembly, cleaning, demolition, facility maintenance, grinding, machine operation, painting, remediation, sanding, welding |
Certifications (NIOSH) | NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 |
Bullard™ EVA PAPR System with Loose-Fitting Hood
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Evolutionary Air (EVA) Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) uses a battery-powered fan to draw in ambient air through a filter cartridge then delivers filtered air to the hood. System includes PAPR hood system, EVA blower, battery, charger, and breathing tube.
Includes | Powered air purifying respirator system, eva™ blower, battery, charger, breathing tube and hood/facepiece |
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Belt Material | Foam |
Battery Life | 7 to 8 hours |
For Use With (Equipment) | CC20 Series and RT Series Hoods, GR50 Series Nomex grinding hood, FAMB2 Series half mask, and Spectrum Series Full Facepiece |
Facepiece/Headtop Model | Hood |
Product Type | PAPR System with Hood |
For Use With (Application) | Pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare, painting, coatings, grinding, welding |
Assigned Protection Factor (APF) | 1000 |
Honeywell™ North™ Primair™ PA700 PAPR Kit
PA700 belt mounted PAPR platform offers convenience and comfort. Ideal for pharmaceutical, manufacturing, abatement, construction, and hospital labs.
Moldex™ 4600 Series AirWave™ N95 Disposable Respirators
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General-purpose N95 respirators feature an exclusive easy-breathing wave design. SmartStrap™ allows respirator to hang around the neck when not in use.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Material Headstrap | Cloth |
Filter Efficiency | 95% |
Design Type | Cup/Molded |
Quantity | 10/Pk. |
Material | Dura-Mesh |
For Use With (Application) | Woodworking, demolition, food manufacturing |
Aerosol Type | N - Not Resistant to Oil |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Certifications (NIOSH) | NIOSH 42 CFR 84, N95 |
Product Type | General Purpose Particulate Respirator |
Strap Attachment Type | SmartStrap™ |
Nose Piece Material | Foam cushion |
Filter Type | N95 |
ANSI Standard | ANSI/ISEA 110-2009, Section 7.11.1 |
Nosepiece Type | Molded nose bridge |
FDA Cleared Surgical Mask | No |
With Exhalation Valve | No |
Disposable | Single-use |
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Product Type | Half Mask Respirator |
Material (Faceshield) | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
Quantity | 1 Ea. |
Weight (English) | 0.75 lb. |
Material | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
Certifications/Compliance | NIOSH 42CFR84 |
Weight (Metric) | 0.34 kg |
Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Kimtech™ N95 Pouch Respirator
N95 pouch respirator is NIOSH-Approved and provides a minimum 95% filtration efficiency of 0.3 micron particles.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Product Type | General Purpose Particulate Respirator |
Filter Efficiency | 95% |
Color | White |
Strap Attachment Type | Two Comfort Fit Headbands |
Design Type | Pouch/Duckbill |
Filter Type | N95 |
Aerosol Type | N - Not Resistant to Oil |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Nosepiece Type | Adjustable Nose Clip |
FDA Cleared Surgical Mask | No |
With Exhalation Valve | No |
Certifications (NIOSH) | NIOSH 42 CFR 84, N95 |
3M™ 6000 Series Reusable Full Facepiece Respirator
Requires limited maintenance time—reducing need for expensive repair programs
Includes | Large lens with scratch-resistant hard coating |
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For Use With (Equipment) | 3M™ cartridge 6000 series, filter 2000, 2200, 7000 or 5000 series or 3M™ dual airline system |
Product Type | Full Facepiece Respirator |
Suspension Type | 4-point |
Connection Type | Bayonet |
Material | Silicone, Thermoplastic Elastomer |
Certifications/Compliance | NIOSH, ANSI Z87.1-2010 |
For Use With (Application) | Assembly, cleaning, demolition, facility maintenance, grinding, machine operation, painting, remediation, sanding, welding |
Moldex™ HandyStrap™ Series N95 Particulate Respirators
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N95 disposable respirators feature a unique HandyStrap™ with buckle, allowing the mask to hang down around the user’s neck when not in use.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Material Headstrap | Cloth |
Filter Efficiency | 95% |
Strap Attachment Type | HandyStrap™ with Buckle |
Design Type | Cup/Molded |
Nose Piece Material | Soft foam |
Material | Dura-Mesh |
Filter Type | N95 |
Aerosol Type | N - Not Resistant to Oil |
FDA Cleared Surgical Mask | No |
Certifications (NIOSH) | NIOSH 42 CFR 84, N95 |
Gentex™ PureFlo ESM+ PF60 PAPR Respirator System, Black Hard Hat
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Self-contained PAPRs are ideal for medium to heavy-duty applications. Innovative all-in-one design provides head, eye, face, and respiratory protection against hazardous airborne contaminants, sparks, flying debris, chemical and molten metal splashes.
Cartridge/Filter | PARTICULATE |
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Filter Efficiency | HEPA (HE) or HEPA/HF/HC *Nuisance OV |
Size | One Size |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hr. |
Quantity | 1 Ea. |
Battery Type | 5 Cell Nickel Metal Hydride |
Assigned Protection Factor (APF) | 1000 |
Certifications (NIOSH) | NIOSH Approved |
Noise Level | Under 70 dB |
Replaceable Filter | One Size |
Flow Rate | 8.1 CFM or 230 L/min. |
Battery Life | 7 hours with two batteries |
Product Type | PAPR Hard Hat System |
ANSI Standard | Head Protection: ANSI Z89.1 Type 1 Class G; Face Shield/Eye Protection ANSI Z87.1+: 2015 Certified; SEI Certified and Listed |
Moldex™ N95 AirWave™ Respirator with Nuisance Organic Vapor Relief
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Easy-breathing wave design respirator features an added carbon layer to help filter out ozone and organic vapor odors (less than OSHA PEL).
InterMask™ KN95 Protective Face Mask with Earloops
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Intended for daily use to prevent contamination in a standard environment. Secure earloops make it easier to apply and remove for more comfortable, longterm wear. KN95 masks are not NIOSH-approved.