6038_AU
17/2/09
09:55
When stored as stated, end of shelf life (use-by) date of the product is as shown on
the packaging.
The original packaging is suitable for transporting the product throughout the
European Union.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The 3M 6000 series filters must be selected in accordance with AS/NZS 1715.
3M Gas/vapour filters generally protect against either single or multiple conta-
minant types(s) and against particulates when combined with a particulate filter.
Filter Type
Colour Code Type of Contaminant
Organic vapours with boiling point > 65°C
A
Brown
(with good warning properties) as specified by
the manufacturer
Inorganic gases & vapours (with good warning
B
Grey
properties) as specified by the manufacturer
Acid gases (with good warning properties) as
E
Yellow
specified by the manufacturer
Ammonia and organic ammonia derivatives
K
Green
(with good warning properties) as specified by
the manufacturer
Formaldehyde Olive green
Formaldehyde vapour
Organic vapours with boiling point < 65°C
AX
Brown
(with good warning properties) as specified by
the manufacturer
Hg
Red
Mercury vapour
P
White
Solid and non-volatile liquid aerosols
Filter Types
The 6000 Series gas/vapour filters are also classified, into one of two classes,
depending on the capacity to remove contaminants from the inhaled air.
Gas Filter
Maximum use Concentration
Class
with 3M Half mask
10 x Exposure Std or 1000 ppm
1
(0.1% vol) whichever is lower
10 x Exposure Std or 1000 ppm
2
(0.1% vol) whichever is lower
Gas/Vapour Filter Classes
Note: 6075 formaldehyde <10 ppm
AX filters are for single use only
Class 2 Hg filters have maximum use life of 50 hours
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit
Particulate filters can also be classified into one of three classes depending on the
efficiency in removing contaminants from the inhaled air.
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Maximum use Concentration
with 3M Full Face mask
50 x Exposure Std or 1000 ppm
(0.1% vol) whichever is lower
100 x Exposure Std or 5000 ppm
(0.5% vol) whichever is lower
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Particulate Filter Classes
Particulate
Maximum
Filter
Use Concentration with
Class
with 6000/7000/7500 half mask
P1
10 x Exposure Std
P2
10 x Exposure Std
P3
10 x Exposure Std
3M 6000 Series Filters
Filter Type
Classification Type of Contaminant
Organic vapours (b.pt > 65°C (with good warning
3M 6051 / 06911 A1
properties) as specified by the manufacturer)
Organic vapours (b.pt > 65°C (with good warning
3M 6055 / 06915 A2
properties) as specified by the manufacturer)
3M 6054
K1
Ammonia & derivatives
Combination organic vapours, inorganic and acid
3M 6057
ABE1
gases
Combination organic vapours (b.pt > 65°C
(with good warning properties) as specified by the
3M 6059
ABEK1
manufacturer), inorganic & acid gases &
ammonia
Organic vapours (b.pt > 65°C (with good warning
A1 and
3M 6075
properties) as specified by the manufacturer) and
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde
Organic vapours (b.pt > 65°C (with good warning
3M 6096
A1HgP3 R
properties) as specified by the manufacturer),
mercury vapour, Chlorine and particulates
Organic vapours (b.pt < 65°C (with good warning
3M 6098
AXP3 NR
properties) as specified by the manufacturer) and
particulates
Combination organic vapours (b.pt > 65°C (with
good warning properties) as specified by the
3M 6099
ABEK2P3 R
manufacturer), inorganic & acid gases, ammonia
& particulates.
3M 6035
P 3 R
Particulates
Particulates, Hydrogen Fluoride gas up to 10 x
WEL with half mask or 30 ppm with full face
3M 6038
P 3 R
mask and relief from nuisance level ozone,
organic vapours and acid gases below WEL.
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Maximum
Use Concentration with
6000/7000 full face mask
10 x Exposure Std
50 x Exposure Std
100 x Exposure Std