Respirator

3M 9300 Series Respirator

Description

Main Features

The advanced 3 panel design of the 3M 9300 series means they are easier to breathe through and not prone to collapse. Being foldable they offer you more convenience than traditional cup shaped respirators. Its features include a headband material which keeps a near constant tension, reducing strap pressure and ensuring a secure fit to the face for a range of head sizes. The patented exhalation valve minimises heat build-up and makes breathing easier and cooler.

Improved comfort is also achieved by using a soft material for sections of the respirator in contact with the skin.

The respirators are individually packed to avoid contamina­tion during storage and the straps are colour coded, making identification easier.

Approvals

The 3M 9300 series has been shown to meet the Basic Safety Requirements under Article 10 and 11B of the European Community Directive 89/686. An EC type examination certificate is in force issued by the British Standards Institute. The product is CE marked.

Materials

The following materials are used in the production of this product:

• Straps - Polyisoprene
• Nose Clip - Aluminium
• Filter - Polypropylene
• Nose Foam - Polyurethane
• Valve - Polypropylene/Polyisoprene

Weight : Unvalved-10g                                                                                  : Valved - 1 5g

Standards

These products have been tested to the NEW European Norm EN149:2001 and have met the requirements of this standard.

The main performance tests in this standard are:

• Filter Penetration
• Flammability
• Breathing Resistance
• Performance

The products provide protection against solids, water based and non-volatile liquid aerosols and offer the protection factor given below.

• Information

A range of information, specified in this standard, must be provided on the packaging of the products. A full copy of EN149:2001 can be purchased from your national standards body.

Correct Usage

The respirator may be used in concentrations of solid water based and non-volatile liquid based aerosols where the limits below are not exceeded.

 9310/9312

• 4 times the Occupational Exposure Limit (NPF)
• 4 times the Occupational Exposure Limit (APF*)

 9320/9322

• 12 times the Occupational Exposure Limit (NPF)
• 10 times the Occupational Exposure Limit (APF*)

 9332

• 50 times the Occupational Exposure Limit (NPF)
• 20 times the Occupational Exposure Limit (APF*)

The Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) are specified in Guidance note EH40 from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

*Assigned Protection Factor (APF) as detailed in UK standard BS4275.1997 UK customers are advised to use APFs when selecting an appropriate type of respiratory device.

Warnings

• As with the use of any respiratory device, the wearer must first be trained in the proper use of the product.
• This product does not protect the wearer against gases, vapours, solvents from paint spray operations or atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
• Use only in adequately ventilated areas containing sufficient oxygen to support life.
• Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately dangerous to life or health.
• Leave the area immediately if:

* breathing becomes difficult

* dizziness or other distress occurs

• Discard and replace respirator if it becomes damaged, breathing resistance becomes excessive, or at the end of one shift.
• Never alter or modify this device

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