3 7500 Series Half-Mask Data Sheet Gas/vapour Main features FILTER HAZARD INDUSTRY The 3M 7500 Series Half Masks are used with twin lightweight 6051 A1 Organic Anywhere conventional paints are filters, which are fitted by a simple bayonet attachment system, 6055 A2 Vapours used (subject to usage conditions) providing an economical and flexible choice. (EN14387:2004) Vehicle manufacture Aircraft manufacture and Patented valve provides easier breathing while reducing refurbishment heat and moisture build-up. Boat building Flexible system utilises all 3M gas / vapour and / or Ink and Dye manufacture and use particulate filters with a bayonet fitting Adhesive manufacture and use Soft silicone material for extra comfort Paint and varnish manufacture Resin manufacture and use Drop-down feature for added convenience Head harness design provides greater stability Manufacture and Maintenance of refrigeration equipment 6054 K1 Ammonia making mask easier to wear with other headgear Agrochemicals (EN141:2000) Well balanced with improved sizing As 6051 but also: Electrolytic processes 6057 ABE1 Organic 3 sizes: small - 7501 Acid cleaning (EN141:2000) Vapours, medium - 7502 Metal Pickling Inorganic and Metal Etching Acid Gases large - 7503 Applications As 6057 and 6054 Organic 6059 ABEK1 Vapours, Particulates (EN141:2000) Inorganic Gases, Acid gases and FILTER HAZARD INDUSTRY Ammonia Organic 5911 P1 R Particulates (Fine Pharmaceutical As 6051 but also: Vapours and 6075 A1 & Hospitals and Laboratories 5925 P2 R Dusts and Mists) Powdered Chemicals Formaldehyde formaldehyde 5935 P3 R Construction, Quarrying (EN141:2000) 2125 P2 R Ceramics 2135 P3 R Refractory Materials Mercury and Laboratories and particulate 6096 HgP3 particulates 6035 P3 R Foundries, Agriculture applications (EN141:2000) (EN143:2000) Woodworking, Food Industry 2128 P2 R Particulates and Welding, Paper Industry The tables above list the filters and typical industrial applications. 2138 P3 R nuisance levels of Brewing, (EN143:2000) Organic Vapours Chemical Processing and Acid Gases Typical Smog, Inks and Dyes 6038 P3 R Particulates, Aluminium (EN143:2000) Hydrogen Fluoride Welding Gas up to 30ppm Agriculture and relief from Pharmaceutical Ozone, Organic Vapours and Acid Gases below WEL The 3M 7500 Series half mask can be used with a variety of different The 7500 Series facepieces when used with the 5925, 2125 or filter/product options: 2128 filters may be used in concentrations of particulates up to 10 times WEL (APF=10)*. 3M Gas and vapour filters All the 6000 Series filters listed overleaf fit directly onto the 7500 Series half masks The 7500 Series facepieces when used with the 5935, 2135, (e.g 6051, 6055 etc) 2138, 6035 or 6038 may be used in concentrations of particulates up to 20 times WEL (APF=20)*. 3M Particulate filters the 2000 Series, 6035 and 6038 filters fit directly onto the 7500 Series half masks. The 7500 Series facepieces when used with the 2128 and The 5911 / 5925 / 5935 particulate filters can only be used on their 2138 may be used to protect against ozone up to 10 times own if used with the platform 603 & retainer 501. WEL (APF=10)* and to offer relief from nuisance odours and acid gases below the WEL . A combination of gas / vapour and particulate filters the 5911 / 5925 / 5935 particulate filters can be used with the 6000 series gas / The 7500 Series facepieces when used with the 6038 filter may be vapour filters (except 6096) using retainer 501. used to protect against Hydrogen Fluoride gas up to 30ppm and offer relief from Ozone, Organic Vapours and acid gases below WEL. Note: The 6098 or 6099 filters should not be used with 7500 series half masks. *APF = Assigned Protection Factor WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit Approvals The 7500 Series half masks and 6000 / 5000 / 2000 Series filters have Cleaning and Storage been shown to meet the Basic Safety Requirements under Article 10 1. Cleaning is recommended after each use. Remove the filters. and 11B of the European Community Directive 89/686, and are thus CE- 2. Clean the facepiece (excluding filters) with 3M 105 Face Seal marked. Cleaners or by immersing in warm cleaning solution, water Approval body for the facepieces: temperature not to exceed 50C and scrub with soft brush until BSI identification number 0086 clean. Add neutral detergent if necessary. Do not use cleaners Body involved in Quality Assurance Assessment: containing lanolin or other oils. BSI identification number 0086 3. Rinse in fresh, warm water and air dry in a non-contaminated atmosphere. Materials 4. Respirator components, especially exhalation valve and seat, should be inspected prior to each use. Any damaged or Facepiece silicone rubber deteriorated components should be replaced. Head harness & low density polyethylene, 5. The cleaned respirator should be stored away from straps polyester fibre & contaminated areas when not in use. neoprene elastic Head harness yoke polybutylene terephthalate Fitting Instructions & filter holder (PBT) Fitting instructions must be followed each time the respirator is worn. Neck strap loop polypropylene Standard Suspension Neck strap hook polypropylene 1. Adjust head cradle size to fit comfortably on head. Exhalation valve silicone rubber 2. Place the respirator over the mouth and nose. Inhalation valves silicone rubber 3. Pull the head harness over the crown of the head. Maximum product weight 139 grams Drop Down Suspension 1. Standards These products have been tested to the relevant European Standards as shown below: Facepiece EN140:1998 (7501, 7502 & 7503) Filter EN141:2000 (6054, 6057, 6059, 6075 & 6096) EN14387:2004 (6051, 6055) EN 143:2000 (2125, 2128, 2135, 2138, 5911, 5925, 5935, 6035, 6038) Correct Usage The 7500 Series facepiece, when fitted with 6000 Series gas/vapour filters may be used in concentrations of gases or vapour (types specified by 3M) up to 10 times WEL or 1000ppm (5000ppm for 6055) whichever value is lower (APF=10)*. Gas / vapour filters should not be used to protect the wearer against a gas or vapour that has poor warning properties. The 7500 Series facepieces when used with the 5911 filter may be used in concentrations of solid and aqueous aerosols up to 4 times WEL (APF=4)*.