Cartridge or Filter Assigned Colour Coding
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N/A
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Cartridge or Filter Rating
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GP2/GP3
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Cartridge or Filter Type
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GP2/GP3
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Filter Type
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Gas, Vapour & Particulate Filters
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Gas & Vapour Protection Type
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Relief from nuisance level acid gas., Relief from organic vapours with vapour pressure < 1.3 Pa @ 25°C
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Product Series
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2000 Series
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Provides protection against: Particulates (P2/P3*), Ozone and Nuisance Level** Acid Gas & Organic Vapours with Low Vapour Pressure. * Higher P3 protection factors only achieved with a 3M Full Face Respirator, otherwise P2 protection level when worn on a 3M Half Face Respirator. **Nuisance Levels are those levels below the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES).
Protection Factors
Note that any filtering respirator should not be used for protection at airborne concentrations of contaminants above the relevant Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) levels.
This cartridge/filter, when used for protection against the contaminants as specified, is capable of providing the following protection levels:
- With a 3M 6000/7500 Series Half Face Respirator: for particles, for airborne concentrations up to 10 times the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES)
- With a 3M 6000/7800 Series Full Face Respirator: for particles, for airborne concentrations up to 100 x WES
- Organic compounds with low vapour pressures (<1.3Pa @ 25 degrees Celsius) in concentrations up to 10 x WES
- Ozone up to 10 x WES
- Offers relief from acid gases and organic vapours at levels below the WES
Common Applications/Hazards: