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The 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series helps provide workers with respiratory protection in harsh, dirty work environments against airborne contaminants when used with approved 3M cartridges and filters. This facepiece combines comfort, durability, and stability with a firm, lightly textured silicone faceseal and strong body construction. The proprietary quick latch design offers an easy, one-hand touch drop-down mechanism for putting the facepiece on and taking it off while moving in and out of contaminated areas. The quick latch also eliminates the need to remove a hardhat or faceshield when lowering or raising the respirator. When properly fitted and used with approved 3M cartridges and filters, this respirator helps provide respiratory protection in workplaces at concentrations up to 10 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). While being the lightest silicone 3M half facepiece, it is still rugged enough to withstand long hours and extreme conditions. The resilient silicone faceseal offers an extended facepiece life, even keeping its shape in high-heat environments. Innovative design features include a valve cover that helps to direct exhaled breath and moisture downward and 3M’s proprietary Cool Flow Valve that helps to make breathing easier. Made to fit securely and comfortably on the head, the facepiece comes with an adjustable head harness assembly featuring long-lasting polyester/spandex straps that stretch and conform to the individual who wears the respirator. This facepiece is compatible with all 3M bayonet-style filters and cartridges to help provide respiratory protection against a variety of gases, vapors, and particulate hazards (i.e., dust, paint aerosols, etc.) according to NIOSH approvals. This filter compatibility helps to make the respirator highly versatile for many workplace environments and a variety of jobs where respiratory protection is required. Warning: Respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions provided as a part of the product packaging. Follow all local regulations. In the U.S., a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 including training, fit testing and medical evaluation. In Canada, CSA standards Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 7 x 6 x 2.5 inches; 5.29 ounces
Item model number : 51131494904
Department : Safety
Date First Available : September 17, 2013
Manufacturer : 3M
ASIN : B00IF7RBS4
Country of Origin : USA
NIOSH-APPROVED: NIOSH, a USA federal government regulatory agency, has tested and approved the 3M Rugged Comfort 6500 Series Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator with 3M cartridges, filters or supplied air systems to help reduce inhaling certain airborne contaminants
EASY ON AND OFF: Quick latch design offers an easy, one hand touch drop down mechanism for putting the face piece on and off while moving in and out of contaminated areas
COMFORTABLE: Adjustable head harness assembly promotes a comfortable fit with 3 size adjustable head cradle; long lasting polyester/spandex straps
COOL COMFORT: Proprietary 3M Cool Flow Valve is designed for easy exhalation to help keep the wearer more comfortable
DURABLE: Resilient silicone faceseal provides comfort, durability, and stability with a soft but firm seal. Keeps its shape in high heat environments
LOW PROFILE: Half face piece design offers a wide field of view and compatibility with welding and grinding shields
REDUCES FOGGING: Exhalation Valve cover directs exhaled breath and moisture downward to reduce fogging of face shields
COMPATIBLE: Bayonet connection is compatible with all 3M bayonet style cartridges and filters
For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.
Customers say
Customers find the respirator comfortable and easy to wear. It works well for dust protection and is a solid replacement for their old respirator. They appreciate its quality and ease of use.
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Jason Bourne –
Comfortable, secure, reliable, works while wearing my glasses
I got this primarily to handle spray painting, but I’ve also used it for many other things. Pool chemicals, for example. I no longer have to hold my breath when I open the pool shock container, and my wife can use bleach in the bathroom without me worrying.The quick-release function is awesome, and the main reason I selected this one. It functions flawlessly and a flip of your finger releases the tension enough that the mask releases from your face and hangs free a couple of inches down. When you want to put it back on you’ll need both hands, but it’s a simple matter of placing it back and flipping the latch back.The mask itself is more comfortable than my old gas mask, and although it’s only half-face it seals just as well. The silicone feels good and fits well on my average sized head and face.It’s easy to change filters, although the first time I thought I might break a tab off. Once you get over the small bit of resistance filter installs take, you won’t think about it again. The mask is very sturdy and well built, as you would expect from 3M.The respirator works with any 3M or 3M style filters, but my favorite accessories are 3M part numbers 501 and 603. You can use these parts together with 5P71 cotton filters, or just pop the 501/5P71 combo over your 6000 series cartridge for a pre-filter. Any way you use it, this is a great mask.I have no regrets with this respirator. Great buy.
RickG –
Comfortable for extended wear.
Over the years I’ve used a variety of masks and respirators. This is one of the more comfortable ones. The silicone face pad is soft and flexible enough to seal well without being too tight, even with a beard. It works well with glasses too, with no fogging. The quick release feature allows you to take a drink without completely removing the mask.If you’re in doubt about the sizing, I’m not a particulary large human, and the large size is perfect. I suspect that the medium would have been too small.
Ozkar de Grump –
excellent choice for viral aerosols
It is an excellent choice for protection against viral aerosols, like bird flu, when used with a good particulate filter. Also fit is everything for this kind of use, and this is about as good as it gets on that count.
Marauder –
Love it!
I was using those stupid masks and decided to try this one. The full mask allows for better filtration as there are no openings around the face to let dust and odor in. It blocks out all dust and odor as far as I can tell. It’s also comfortable even though it’s around your face and the systems allows for blowing out warm air rather than just holding it in the mask. I love this thing….you know when you really need to be wearing a mask for work
Jet Fighter –
Easy to use mask, Breath easy!
Awesome mask! I trim my facial hair very close, and I can still produce a very good seal with this. 3M recommends that you shave to bare skin to produce the best seal.The quick latch use highly useful for airing out your face or to speak. It does fog up a little inside, and it does become moist inside and around the rubber where your skin is in contact. Lifting the latch at the bottom near the vent, will loosen the straps enabling you to pull the mask away from your face a good 3-4 inches. When you have had your break from wearing it, just pull the latch back down, tightening the straps. Just make sure you have a good seal and adjust it according to your face.Breathing is very easy or I would assume normal for people with out asthma. I noticed I had slight trouble breathing with this mask on combined with 3M 2097 P100 Particulate Filter with Organic Vapor Relief but this saved my lungs and nose from breathing in house chemicals, pet smells and hair, dust, and fine dust. I was able to breath 95% normal I would say. Air flow is slightly hindered of course of the filters.Straps are a easy to tighten but a pain to loosen. The strap buckles almost feels like they are cheap. There is a head strap like a crown over top back of your head, that is helpful to keep things in place. A neck strap goes behind the neck, and the buckle sits right on your spine bones. Kinda annoying, but I didn’t notice it for long.The rubber silicone against my face, fit pretty well. I went with a large, mostly because of my nose. The bridge of my nose got the pressure and left a red spot. It goes away, but when I tried to set the most lower on my nose, it pressed on the top of it the same. I suppose I can live with that because I would rather live than have some sort of gap that let in stuff I don’t want to breath.Design-wise, it can be improved but I know that they did the best they could to fit many face shapes. I will look into the full face mask respirator, but it’s a tad expensive, but I’m sure it will work very well also.The mask is very lightweight, but this can depend on the filters you attach, but I’m sure those are just as light.Can wear with small glasses, but with safety goggles and safety glasses you will have some trouble fitting it all together. You will most likely have gaps in the goggles. This is why one would invest in a full face mask., but you will need to remove the whole mask instead of each part if need be.