8812 Respirator
Data Sheet
Main Features
The 3M 8812 respirator provides lightweight, effective, comfortable and hygienic respiratory protection against dusts. The convex shape, twin strap design, foam nose seal and steel nose clip ensure a good face seal over a range of face sizes. The unique valve and collapse resistant shell offer durable, comfortable protection particularly in hot and humid conditions. The 3M 8812 is exempt from costly time consuming maintenance requirements.
Applications
• Rubber/Plastics |
• Engineering |
• Pharmaceuticals |
• Agrochemicals |
• Construction |
• Pottery/Ceramics |
• Market Gardening |
• Laboratories |
• Agriculture |
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Approvals
•The 3M 8812 has been shown to meet the Basic Safety Requirements under Article 10 and 11B of the European Community Directive 89/686.
•Meets the performance requirements of the European Standard for filtering facepiece dust respirators
EN149:2001 FFP1
•The product is CE-marked.
Materials
The following materials are used in the production of this product:
• Straps |
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Natural Rubber |
• Nose-clip |
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Steel |
• Filter |
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Polypropylene |
• Nose foam |
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Polyurethane |
• Valve |
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Polypropylene |
Weight: 12 g |
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Standards
The product has been tested to the European Norm EN149:2001 and has met the requirements of category FFP1 in this standard. The main performance tests in this standard are:
•Filter Penetration
•Total Inward Leakage
•Flammability
•Breathing Resistance
•Performance
It offers an Assigned Protection Factor of 4 (Nominal Protection Factor of 4); i.e., it can be used in atmospheres containing up to 4 times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) of particulate contaminant as specified in the Health & Safety Executive Guidance note EH40.
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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