New Zealand Respiratory Protection Equip

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Respiratory Protection Equipment

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Protection Against......

3M 9312 Valved Disposable Respirator

3M 6000 Series Half Face Respirator fitted with 2071 Particulate Filters

3M 6000 Series Half Face Respirator fitted with 6001 Organic Vapour Cartridges and 5N11 Particulate Pre-Filters

3M 6000 Series Half Face Respirator fitted with 6005 Formaldehyde / Organic Vapour Cartridges and 5N11 Pre-Filters

3M 6000 Series Half Face Respirator fitted with SA 2000 Dual Air Positive Pressure Kit

3M 6800 Series Full Face Respirator fitted with SA 2000 Dual Air Positive Pressure Kit

3M Full Face Visor
AL4P with V300K Regulator Kit

Sawing, routing, drilling or sanding timber or composite wood panels (either nude or previously coated substrate)

Dust

Minimum

Best
. . . . .

Mixing, thinning or preparing coatings

Organic Vapours
. .
Minimum

Minimum alternative

Better

Best

Best alternative

Applying and wiping off MIROSTAIN stains

Organic Vapours
. .
Minimum

Minimum alternative

Better

Best

Best alternative

Using application equipment such as curtain, roller, vacuum or spray coaters (when not fitted with fume extractors)

Organic Vapours
. .
Minimum

Minimum alternative

Better

Best

Best alternative

Cleaning application equipment

Organic Vapours
. .
Minimum

Minimum alternative

Better

Best

Best alternative

Spraying single-pack MIROLAC NC or MIROCAT PC lacquers

Coating particulates and organic vapours
. .
Minimum

Minimum alternative

Better

Best

Best alternative

Spraying two-pack MIROBILD AC acid-catalysed coatings

Coating particulates, organic and formaldehyde vapours
. . .
Minimum

Better

Best

Best alternative

Spraying two-pack MIROTHANE PU polyurethane coatings

Coating particulates, organic and isocyanate vapours
. . . .
Minimum

Best

Best alternative

Note
This chart is intended as a guide only. Substrate preparation and coating application conditions will vary from one work shop to another and selection of the most appropriate respirator must be made by a person with knowledge of the benefits and limitations of respirators.

Contact the 3M help line for further information regarding the correct selection and use of respirators

3M Help Line - 0800 364 357

Download a Respirator Selector Wall Chart