Provides protection against: Particulates (P3), including those containing oil. To be fitted with the 3M 6000 Series Cartridges/Filters and the 3M 501 Retainer.

Protection Factors


Note that any filtering respirator should not be used for protection at airborne concentrations of contaminants above the relevant Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) levels.



This cartridge/filter, when used for protection against the contaminants as specified, is capable of providing the following protection levels:


- With a 3M 6000/7500 Series Half Face Respirator: for particles, for airborne concentrations up to 10 times the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES)

- With a 3M 6000/7800 Series Full Face Respirator: for particles, for airborne concentrations up to 100 x WES



Common Applications/Hazards:



Note: Higher P3 protection factors only achieved with a 3M Full Face Respirator, otherwise P2 protection level when worn on a 3M Half Face Respirator

Note: Higher P3 protection factors only achieved with a 3M Full Face Respirator, otherwise P2 protection level when worn on a 3M Half Face Respirator