MSA Safety 815179, 489353, 464046, 464032, 816662 User Manual

Comfo® Twin-Cartridge Respirators

Protection against a variety of respiratory hazards

Because every life has a purpose...

MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators provide protection against
a variety of respiratory hazards. The respirators use chemical
cartridges, aerosol lters, or a combination of the two, to remove
specic contaminants from the inhaled air. The cartridges are
interchangeable among all MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators
and are constructed of high-strength metal.

The respirators are available in a half-mask facepiece version
(Comfo Classic®) and two full-facepiece styles (Ultra-Twin® and
Ultra Elite®). In addition, with the Twin-Cartridge Adapter, the
user can convert any demand-style Ultravue® or Ultra Elite
Full-Facepiece into a twin-cartridge respirator.

All MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Facepieces are available in hycar
rubber or silicone, which has a unique sealing surface designed
to reduce facepiece slippage. All are formulated to maximize
comfort and minimize the possibility of skin irritation, yet are
resistant to chemicals and facial oils. They all come in small,
medium and large sizes.

Parts can be quickly connected and

disassembled for ease of maintenance.

Applications

Applications for MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators include
welding, smelting, construction and hazardous waste remediation,
as well as others in the chemical, oil and gas, marine, and pulp and
paper industries. These comfortable respirators are ideal for both
intermittent and extended exposure situations.

Limitations

As an air-purifying device, all MSA twin-cartridge respirators must
not be used in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent
oxygen, or in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and
health (IDLH).

Twin-cartridge respirators must not be worn for protection against
gases or vapors with poor warning properties.

Twin-cartridge respirators must not be used in atmospheres
containing more than 100 times the exposure limit for the
contaminant present.

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See page 5 for threaded Comfo cartridges and lters.

Small Medium Large

COMFO CLASSIC

RESPIRATOR

808075 808074 808076 Comfo Classic Facepiece,

SoftFeel hycar

808072 808071 808073 Comfo Classic Facepiece,

SoftFeel silicone

Comfo Classic Half-Mask Respirator

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SoftFeel rubber and Silicone facepieces enhance softness, increasing wearer comfort

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Face seal design provides secure, comfortable t

Ultra-Twin Full-Facepiece Respirator

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Feature an inturned lip, large chin cup, and 5 headstraps with roller buckles
for secure, comfortable t

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Wide polycarbonate lens is coated for scratch and chemical resistance

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Speaking diaphragm provides clear communications

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Nosecup reduces lens fogging

See page 5 for threaded Comfo lters and cartridges.

Small Medium Large

ULTRATWIN

FACEPIECES

471298 471286 471310 Ultra-Twin Facepiece, hycar

480263 480259 480267 Ultra-Twin Facepiece, silicone

Comfo Respirator Cartridges

Users can choose from a complete line of
cartridges that protect against a wide
variety of contaminants. Filter cartridges
protect against dusts, particles and mists.
Chemical cartridges protect against gases
and vapors. Combination cartridges deliver
protection from both particulate and
gaseous contaminants.

The GME and GME-P100 Cartridges from
MSA are designed to be used for any
applications where GMA, GMB, GMC, or
GMD cartridges are currently being used.

The GME-P100 Cartridge is NIOSH-approved
for 16 specic compounds including gases,
vapors, toxic dusts and mists.

The GME Cartridge provides protection
from 10 specic gases and vapors. Adding a
prelter to the GME adds protection against
paints, pesticides, dusts, mists and fumes.

Designed for easy installation, Comfo
Cartridges thread directly to the cartridge
receptacles on Comfo and other twin­cartridge respirators. All cartridges are
interchangeable and are color-coded to
indicate the type of protection oered.

The cartridges are made of metal, which
allows for easy detection of damage.
The cartridge holders securely retain the
screw-in cartridges and resist damage from
impact, corrosion and most chemicals.
The color of each cartridge indicates the
type of protection for which it is approved.

The complete Comfo line of particulate,
chemical and combination cartridges is
approved under 42 CFR Part 84.

Ultra Elite/Ultravue Twin-Cartridge Respirators

Ultra Elite Facepiece

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State-of-the-art mask provides excellent comfort and protection

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Distortion-free lens allows wide eld-of-view

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5-point harness allows easy on/o

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Models include Hycar rubber and silicone versions

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Unique airow prevents lens fogging

Ultravue Facepiece

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5-point harness allows easy on/o

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Models include Hycar rubber and silicone versions

See page 5 for threaded Comfo lters and cartridges.
Note: Ultra Elite and Ultravue Facepieces must be tted with a Twin-Cartridge Adapter P/N 803622 to be used as
a twin-cartridge respirator.

TWINCARTRIDGE

ADAPTER

803622 Twin-Cartridge Adapter, converts any demand

Ultra Elite or Ultravue Facepiece to a twin-cartridge
respirator

Small Medium Large

ULTRA ELITE FACEPIECES

with twin-cartridge adapter

10016758 10016759 10016770 Ultra Elite Facepiece,

SoftFeel hycar

10016755 10016756 10016757 Ultra Elite Facepiece,

SoftFeel silicone

ULTRA ELITE FACEPIECES

less twin-cartridge adapter

493064 493020 493108 Ultra Elite Facepiece,

SoftFeel hycar

493072 493928 493116 Ultra Elite Facepiece,

SoftFeel silicone

ULTRAVUE FACEPIECES

less twin-cartridge adapter

471218 457126 471230 Ultravue Facepiece,

hycar

480251 480247 480255 Ultravue Facepiece,

silicone

Ultra Elite Facepiece, shown with Twin-Cartridge
Adapter and Comfo P100 Cartridges

Ultravue Facepiece, shown without Twin-Cartridge Adapter
or cartridges

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Comfo Respirator Cartridges

Acid Gases

The Comfo line of particulate, chemical and combination cartridges
is NIOSH-certied (to 42 CFR, Part 84). Cartridges t Comfo Classic,
Ultra-Twin, Ultra Elite Twin-Cartridge and Duo-Twin Respirators, and
certain half-mask and full-face Advantage Respirators with Adapter
(P/N 809999).

Organic Vapor

Chlorine

Sulfur Dioxide

Chlorine

Dioxide

Hydrogen

Chloride

Hydrogen

Sulde

Ammonia

Methylamine

Formaldehyde

Hydrogen

Fluoride

Mercury Vapor

Filter Type &
Eciency

See

Denitions

below

MSA Cartridge

Description

Re-Order
Part Number

Color
Coding

OV CL SD CD HC HS AM MA FM HF MV P100 R95 N95

See

Notes

below

Organic Vapor (GMA) 464031 (10 in pkg.) 2,3,5

Organic Vapor/P100 (GMA) 815178 (6 in pkg.) 2,3,4

Organic Vapor/P100 Short Stack (GMA) 815186 (6 in box) 2,3,4

Acid Gas (GMB) 464032 (10 in box) 2,5

Acid Gas/P100 (GMB) 815179 (6 in box) 2,4

Organic Vapor/Acid Gas (GMC) 464046 (10 in pkg.) 2,3,5

Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/P100 (GMC) 815180 (6 in box) 2,3,4

Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/P100 Short Stack (GMC) 815188 (6 in box) 2,3,4

Ammonia/Methylamine (GMD) 464033 (10 in box) 2,3,5

Ammonia/Methylamine/P100 (GMD) 815181 (6 in box) 2,3,4

Multigas (GME) 492790 (10 in box) 2,3,5

Multigas/P100 (GME) 815182 (6 in box) 2,3,4

Iodine Vapor/P100 (GMI)* 815184 (6 in box) 2,4

Chlorine/Mercury Vapor/P100 (Mersorb) 815185 (6 in box) 2,4

P100 815175 (10 in box) 1,4

Sparkfoe® P100 815176 (10 in box) 1,4

Low-Profile P100 815177 (10 in box) 1,4

Stand-alone and cover

N95 and covers required

for Comfo Respirators

816662 N95 (10 in pkg.)
816661 N95 (50 in box)
489353 Reusable snap-on cover
(1 in pkg.; 2 req.)

1

Prefilter and Cover N95

816662 N95 (10 in pkg.)
816661 N95 (50 in pkg.)
489353 Reusable snap-on cover
(1 in pkg.; 2 req.)

1

Prefilter and Cover R95

816287 R95 (20 in box)
489219 R95 Reusable snap-on
cover (1 in pkg.; 2 req.)

1

* Ef fec tive against, but not NIOSH- ap proved for Io dine Va por.

Definitions

N95-Par tic u late Filter (95% filter efficiency level)

effective against particulate aerosols free of oil; time use restrictions may apply.

R95-Par tic u late Filter (95% filter efficiency level)

effective against all par tic u late aerosols; time use restrictions may apply.

P100-Par tic u late Filter (99.97% filter efficiency level)

effective against all par tic u late aerosols.

Notes

1. Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen, in
atmospheres containing gases or vapors or in at mo spheres immediately
dan ger ous to life and health.

2. Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen, or in
at mo spheres im me di ate ly dan ger ous to life and health.

3. Do not wear for protection against organic vapors with poor warning
properties or those which generate high heats of reaction with the
sorbent material in the cartridge.

4. 99.97 percent efficient against 0.3 micron DOP.

5. Both a prefilter and cover must be used with the cartridge in order to
obtain R95 or N95 particulate protection.

An appropriate cartridge change-out schedule must be developed by a qualified professional, unless the
cartridge/canister utilizes an end-of-service-life indicator. The change-out schedule must take into account all
factors that may influence respiratory protection including specific work practices and other conditions unique
to the worker’s environment. If using against substances having poor warning properties, there is no secondary
means of knowing when to replace the cartridges/canister. In such cases, take appropriate additional
precautions to prevent overexposure, which may include a more conservative change-out schedule or using an
air-supplied respirator or SCBA. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. As a
reference, below is a partial list of substances having poor warning properties:

Acrolein Hydrogen cyanide Nitric acid Phosphorus trichloride
Aniline Hydrogen selenide Nitro compounds Stibine
Arsine Methanol Nitrogen oxides Sulfur chloride
Bromine Methyl bromide Nitroglycerin Urethane or other diisocyanate­Carbon monoxide Methyl chloride Nitromethane

containing paints

Diisocyanates Methylene chloride Phosgene Vinyl chloride
Dimethyl sulfate Nickel carbonyl Phosphine

Carrying Pouch

Belt-mounted carrying pouch with Velcro closures.

Nosecup to Reduce Fogging

Molded from a soft rubber compound that is resistant to facial oils,
the optional nosecup helps reduce the possibility of lens fogging.
The nosecup is particularly eective under con di tions of high
humidity and/or low temperatures by inhibiting contact of moist
ex ha la tion with the facepiece lens. A nosecup can be easily axed
to the facepiece without tools, and any size nosecup may be
installed in any size MSA facepiece, resulting in a cus tom ized
facepiece for more comfortable use.

MSA Condence Plus® Germicidal Cleaner

Mix with warm water for a germicidal cleaner that is eective
against various micro-organisms including immunodeciency
virus Type 1 (HIV-1, associated with AIDS). EPA-approved for use
on safety equipment.

Personal Safety Equipment Towelettes

Provides an excellent method for wiping and refreshing
respirators, hard hats and other safety equipment between
full cleaning periods.

Cover Lens for Full Facepiece Respirators

Lens covers protect the facepiece lens from scratches during
storage, handling and use. The self-adhesive covers can be easily
installed and removed when necessary. Tinted versions are
intended for applications in direct sunlight.

Spectacle Kits for Full Facepiece Respirators

For use by workers who must wear corrective lenses, the Spectacle
Kit can be easily inserted into the facepiece. The kit includes a wire
support, rubber guide and pair of metal-frame spectacles. Desired
adjustment is obtained by moving the spectacles in and out of the
rubber guide and up and down the wire support. One size of
spectacle frame is used (S-7 shape, 44-mm lens size) with Universal
Bridge Corrective Lenses that can be obtained from local sources.
The Spectacle Kit can be used in conjunction with a nosecup.
There are two kits for the Ultra Elite facepiece; one uses a side wire
support to hold the lenses in the facepiece while the other uses
a center support to position the unit (spectacle adjustments
are similar).

CARRYING

POUCH

468730 Carrying pouch for Comfo half-mask

respirators

817040 Carrying pouch for Comfo full facepiece

respirators

NOSECUP 813138 Ultravue/Ultra-Twin, black, small

813139 Ultravue/Ultra-Twin, black, medium

813140 Ultravue/Ultra-Twin, black, large

CONFIDENCE

PLUS CLEANER

10009971 MSA Condence Plus Germicidal Cleaner,

32 oz bottle

TOWELETTES 697382 Canister with 220 towelettes

697383 Box of 100 individually wrapped towelettes

SPECTACLE

KITS

804638 Ultra Elite Spectacle Kit (side wire support)

493581 Ultra Elite Spectacle Kit (center support)

454819 Ultravue/Ultra-Twin Facepiece Spectacle Kit

COVER LENS 491500 Cover lens for Ultra Elite, clear, 25/pkg

805456 Cover lens for Ultra Elite, smoke tint, 25/pkg

456975 Cover lens for Ultravue, clear, 25/pkg

480326 Cover lens for Ultravue, smoke tint, 25/pkg

Twin-Cartridge Respirator Accessories

Welder’s Adapter

For eye protection in welding applications where respiratory
protection is required, a welder’s adapter can be installed easily
over an Ultravue Facepiece lens. The clip-on style adapter can be
easily removed as necessary, whereas the integral adapter model is
used in place of the facepiece lens. Both models are made of
polycarbonate and feature a ip-up lens with large 4 1/2" x 5 1/4"
(11.4 cm x 13.3 cm) vision area.

WELDER’S

ADAPTER

AND

FILTER PLATES

472859 Clip-On Welder’s Adapter for Ultravue and

Ultra Twin Facepieces; with cover lens,
less lter plate

806482 Clip-On Welder’s Adapter for Ultra Elite

Facepiece; with cover lens, less lter plate

38347 Rayfoe Filter Plate, shade 10, heat-treated,

4-1/2 x 5-1/4

38277 Rayfoe Filter Plate, shade 12, heat-treated,

4-1/2 x 5-1/4

696095 Cover Lens

486328 Welder’s Hood, Kevlar

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QuikChek™ II Adapter

The QuikChek II Fit Test Adapter allows quantitative t testing of any
Comfo Classic, Duo-Twin or Ultra-Twin Respirator.

Qualitative Fit Test Kits

The Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA) requires
t tests to ensure proper t for workers who use respirators. The
Qualitative Fit Test Kits allows you to qualitatively check the t of
MSA respirators. NOTE: Qualitative testing methods rely on objective
data to determine a proper t, are subjective in nature and rely on
the judgment of the test subject.

Bitrex and Saccharin Qualitative Fit Test Kits

Both the Bitrex and Saccharin Qualitative Fit-Test Kits contain
everything needed to implement a qualitative respirator t-test
program in accordance with OSHA requirements. The kits include a
test hood, two nebulizer bulbs, t-test solution, sensitivity solution
and two sets of replacement nebulizer inserts. Also included is a
10-minute instructional DVD.

Banana Oil Fit Test Kit

MSA’s Banana Oil Fit-Test Kit relies on a test subject’s ability to detect
a 95% pure solution of Isoamyl Acetate (banana oil).

Probed Respirator Facepieces for Fit Testing

All Models Available

To make it easy for you to perform quan ti ta tive t tests, MSA oers a
full line of specially-modied facepiece assemblies. Each probed
facepiece is equipped with a built-in probe assembly, sampling line,
and a clothing clip to hold the sampling line. The probes are made
of solid brass. In all MSA half-facepiece models, the probe is
attached to the body of the res pi ra tor. Full-facepiece respirators are
probed through the lens and sealed with a neoprene washer and
brass ttings.

MSA also oers probed lenses for use with existing Ultravue
facepieces. These lenses come completely assembled with the same
brass probe, sealing hardware, and sampling line as the probed full­facepieces. All respirators use standard MSA high-eciency lters
for tests.

Cradle Conversion Kit

For simple, snap-on replacement of elastic headstraps with a cradle
headband and/or neckstrap.

Comfo Cartridge Adapter for Advantage® Respirators

This adapter allows for the use of threaded Comfo Cartridges on the
Advantage 200 LS or 420 Half-mask Respirator or Advantage 2000,
3000, or 4000 Full-face Respirator.

MSA

RESPIRATOR

FIT TEST KITS

697287 Saccharin Qualitative Fit Test Kit

697444 Bitrex Qualitative Fit Test Kit

697285 Replacement (Saccharin) Sensitivity Test

697445 Solution, 55 ml bottle (Bitrex)

697286 Replacement Fit-Test (Saccharin) Solution,

55 ml bottle

697446 Replacement Fit-Test (Bitrex) Solution,

55 ml bottle

697447 #1 Sensitivity Nebulizer

697459 #2 Fit-Test Nebulizer

697448 Test Hood (Same for Both)

697325 “Using the Qualitative (Saccharin) Fit Test

Kit” DVD

697449 “Using the Qualitative (Bitrex) Fit Test Kit”

DVD

801628 Banana Oil Qualitative Fit Test Kit

QUIKCHECK II

ADAPTER

812022 QuikChek II Fit Test Adapter

803196 Replacement Kit with 25 feet of

sampling tubing and 25 connectors,
clips and suction cups

Small Medium Large

COMFO CLASSIC 808253 808247 808259

ULTRATWIN 471683 465457 471684

ULTRAVUE 471681 465425 471682

ULTRA ELITE 813210 813208 813212

Hycar Rubber Facepieces

Small Medium Large

COMFO CLASSIC 808258 808252 808264

ULTRATWIN 482025 482024 482026

ULTRAVUE 482009 482008 482010

ULTRA ELITE 813211 813209 813213

Silicone Facepieces

CRADLE

CONVERSION KIT

479875 Cradle headband only

ADVANTAGE

ADAPTER

809999 Advantage adapter

for threaded cartridges

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Note: This Bulletin contains only a general
description of the products shown. While uses
and performance capabilities are described,
under no circumstances shall the products be
used by untrained or unqualified individuals
and not until the product instructions
including any warnings or cautions provided
have been thoroughly read and understood.
Only they contain the complete
and detailed information
concerning proper use and
care of these products.

ID 10-00-03-MC / Dec 2013

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Training Aids

MSA oers DVD training aids on the proper care, use and
main tenance of MSA Twin-Cartridge Respirators.

MSA Response® Guide

Available at www.MSAsafety.com/responseguide

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Has chemical database with exposure limit, respirator type
selector, and gas detectors

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Has a cartridge service life calculator

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Has information on managing a respiratory protection program

TRAINING AIDS 697282 Proper Care and Use

of the Comfo Classic Respirator

696820 Proper Care and Use

of the Ultra-Twin Respirator

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