3M 6002, 6005, 6004, 6001, 6006 User Manual

3M Personal Safety Division

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Cartridge

and

Filter

Guide

User Information to Help Optimize Protection

Index

What types of 3M™ Filters 2
and Cartridges are there?

How do 3M™ Particulate Filters work? 3

Why do I need to replace my 3
3M™ Filters regularly?

When do I replace my 4
3M™ Particulate Filters?

How do 3M™ Gas & Vapor 4
Cartridges work?

When do I replace my 3M™ Gas 5
& Vapor Cartridges?

Frequently Asked Questions 6

Respirator and Filter/Cartridge 7-8
Matrix

3M™ Particulate Filters 9-12

3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges 13-18

3M Help Back

This is your guide***

The purpose of this guide is to additional information to assist you
with 3M™ Particulate Filters and 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges
that you use with your 3M™ Half Facepiece or Full Facepiece
Reusable Respirators.

*** This booklet is designed to be a guide only. For additional information to assist you with

3M Respiratory Products (e.g., choosing a 3M Respirator, Fit Testing, and when to change
your 3M™ Particulate Filters and 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges) call 3M Technical Service
Helpline at 1-800-243-4630 or talk to your 3M PSD Sales Representative.

What types of 3M™ Filters &
Cartridges are there?

3M™ Particulate Filters:

Filters only aerosols (e.g., dust, mists,
fumes, smoke, mold, bacteria, etc).
Some filters also have nuisance-level
gas and vapor capabilities.

3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges:

Filters only gases and vapors. There
are different kinds of cartridges
for different kinds of gases and vapors.

3M™ Combination Cartridge/Filters:

Filters particles, gases and vapors. Different
combination particulate/cartridge filters are
used depending on the gas or vapor present
in the air.

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How do 3M™ Particulate
Filters work?

3M™ Particulate Filters

Filters capture particles through the mechanisms of impaction,
interception and diffusion. Additionally, these filters are enhanced
with electrostatically charged fibers to help trap particulates within
the filter media.

As particulate filters load up with the contaminant, they typically
become more efficient; however, they also become harder to
breathe through.

NIOSH has nine classifications for particulate filters based on
minimum filtration efficiency and the type of aerosol (non-oil or
contains oil). The chart below shows the nine classifications.

Filter classifications, efficiencies, oil resistances and
challenge agents specified under 42 CFR part 84

42 CFR part 84 Oil Resistance Categories

Minimum
Efficiency

95% N95 R95 P95

99% N99 R99 P99

99.97% N100 R100 P100

*May have a time use restriction on this filter series when oil aerosols are present.
**Use according to manufacture’s time use restrictions when oil aerosols are present.

N

Non-oil

Aerosols

R

Includes oil

Aerosols*

P

Includes oil

Aerosols**

Why do I need to replace my
3M™ Filters regularly?

As particles are collected on the filter media, the respirator will
eventually become more difficult to breathe through comfortably.

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When do I replace
my 3M™ Particulate
Filters?

3M™ Half Facepiece Reusable

Replace 3M™ Particulate Filters when:

• It becomes difficult to breathe comfortably
(this will vary from individual to individual).

• The filter becomes dirty or physical damage occurs.

• For P series filters only when used in environments containing
oil aerosols:

• Dispose of P-Series filters after 40 hours of use or 30 days, whichever is first.

For guidance on filter replacement frequency,
visit 3M.com/filterchange.

Respirator 6000 Series

6100, 6200, 6300

How do 3M™ Gas & Vapor
Cartridges work?

3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges

These cartridges utilize sorbent material to filter the gas or vapor
molecules. Typically the sorbent is activated carbon. Different
chemical treatments may also be added to the surface of the
activated carbon to adsorb different types of gases or vapors. When
the cartridges reach their capacity, the gases or vapors start to come
through the cartridge to the user. This is called “breakthrough.”

NIOSH uses a classification system to identify the different types of
contaminants these treated carbon grains will capture.

Color Coding for 3M™ Chemical Cartridges

6001 Organic Vapor Black

6002 Acid Gases White

6003 Organic Vapor/Acid Gases Yellow

6004 Ammonia/Methylamine Green

6005 Formaldehyde/Organic Vapor Olive/Black

6006 Multi-Gas/Vapor Olive

6009 Mercury Vapor/Chlorine Gas Orange

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When do I Replace my 3M™ Gas &
Vapor Cartridges?

The service life (i.e., how long it will last) of any gas and vapor
cartridge is affected by many factors such as the: contaminant,
contaminant concentration, breathing rate, humidity level,
temperature and other use conditions.

Replace 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges:

• In accordance with your established change schedule or
government regulation.

• Or sooner if the contaminant can be detected inside the respirator
by smell or taste.

To avoid using your 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges beyond their
service life, take the following steps:

• Before use, check the expiration date printed on the package of
your 3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges.

• Write the date on the cartridges when first removed
from the pack.

• Change in accordance with your established cartridge
change schedule or government regulation.

• If at any time you smell or taste the contaminant or irritation
is detected, leave the contaminated area immediately and try
adjusting your respirator and/or change the respirator cartridges.

To help establish how frequently cartridges should be replaced, visit
3M.com/ServiceLifeSoftware to access 3M™ Service Life Software.

For specific adv ice on when to change 3M™ Particulate Filters and
3M™ Gas & Vapor Cartridges call t he 3M Technical Ser vice Helpline 1-800-243-4 630.

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