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3M™ 6000 Series Full Face Masks

Main Features Applications

The 3M™ 6000 Series Full Face Masks are proven to be simple to The 6000 Series Respirators can be used with a variety of
handle and comfortable to the wearer. The new exhalation port different filter options:
provides increased durability, easy cleaning and reduced breathing
Gas and Vapour Filters only: The filters generally protect
resistance which helps to increase your comfort. Available in three
against either single or multiple contaminant type(s).
sizes, all masks have the 3M bayonet connection system allowing
connection to a broad range of twin lightweight filters to protect • The 6000 Series filters fit directly onto the respirator .
against gases, vapours and particulates depending on your
individual needs. Particulate filters only: These filters provide protection against
The main features include: solid and non-volatile liquid particles.

• Reusable, low maintenance respirator. • The 2000 Series particulate filters fit directly onto the
• Lightweight, well-balanced with soft silicone nose cup ensures respirator.
comfort during long periods of work. • The 5000 Series particulate filters may be used on their own
• Flexible System (gas & vapour and / or particulate filters plus with platform 603 and 501 retainers.
Supplied-Air option). • The 6035 & 6038 are encapsulated P3 filters, which fit directly
• Twin filter design provides lower breathing resistance, a more onto the respirator.
balanced fit, and improves field of vision.
• Cost effective replacement filters. Combination of Gas & Vapour and Particulate filters:
• Safe, secure Bayonet filters attachment system.
• The 5000 Series particulate filters can be used with 6000
• Wide field of vision with a scratch and chemical resistant
Series Gas and Vapour filters using 501 retainers excluding the
polycarbonate lens.
6035, 6038, 6096, 6098 and 6099.
• Easy and secure fitting.
• The 6096, 6098 and 6099 have Particulate filter media
• 3 sizes (small - 6700, medium – 6800, large - 6900)
integrated with the Gas and Vapour cartridge.
• Spectacle Kit available.
• The 6038 is an encapsulated particulate filter with a layer of
• Face piece weight: 400 grams.
carbon for low capacity gas protection.

Supplied-Air mode: All filters can be used with S-200 Supplied

Air Regulator except for the P1 (5911) and P2 (5925, 2125 and
2128) filters, and 6098 and 6099.

6035 P3R 2125 P2R 6051 A1 6057 ABE1 5911 P1R 501
6038 P3R(HF) 2128 P2R 6055 A2 6059 ABEK1 5925 P2R
2135 P3R &quick 6054 K1 6075 A1+Form 5935 P3R
2138 P3R fe
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Supplied-Air option
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6098 AXP3R*
6099 ABEK2P3R*
Gas and Vapour Filters:
FILTER IMAGE STANDARD CLASS HAZARD INDUSTRY
- Anywhere conventional paints are used
(non-isocyanates, subject to usage condi-
tions)
- Vehicle manufacture
6051 (06911) EN14387: 2004 Organic Vapours - Aircraft manufacture and refurbishment
6055 (06915) +A1:2008 (b.pt. > 65°C) - Boat Building
- Ink and dye manufacture and use
- Adhesive manufacture and use
- Paint and varnish manufacture
- Resin manufacture and use

- Manufacture and Maintenance of refrigera-

EN14387: 2004 Ammonia &
6054 K1 tion equipment
+A1:2008 derivatives
- Spraying and handling Agrochemicals

As 6051, but including:

Combination organic vapours - Electrolytic processes
EN14387: 2004
6057 ABE1 (b.pt. >65ºC), - Acid Cleaning
+A1:2008
inorganic & acid gases - Metal Pickling
- Metal Etching

Combination organic vapours

EN14387: 2004
6059 ABEK1 (b.pt. >65ºC), inorganic & acid As 6057 & 6054
+A1:2008
gases & Ammonia

Organic Vapours
EN14387: 2004 A1 + As 6051 but also:
6075 (b.pt. >65ºC) &
+A1:2008 Formaldehyde - Hospitals and Laboratories
Formaldehyde

Organic vapours (b.pt.

EN14387: 2004 - Use of Mercury & Chlorine
6096 A1HgP3 R >65ºC), Mercury vapour,
+A1:2008 - Particulate applications
Chlorine & Particulates

Organic
EN14387: 2004 Vapours - Chemical Industry
6098 AXP3 NR
+A1:2008 (b.pt. < 65°C) - Particulate applications
& Particulates

Organic Vapours, (b.pt.

EN14387: 2004 >65ºC), Inorganic Gases, As 6059 but also:
6099 ABEK2P3 R
+A1:2008 Acid Gases, Ammonia & - Particulate applications
Particulates.

Particulate Filters:
FILTER IMAGE STANDARD CLASS HAZARD INDUSTRY
- Pharmaceutical / Powdered Chemicals
- Construction / Quarrying
5911 P1 - Ceramics / Refractory materials
EN143:2000 / Particulates (Fine
5925(06925) P2 - Foundries
A1:2006 Dusts & Mists)
5935 P3 - Agriculture
- Woodworking
- Food Industry
- Pharmaceutical / Powdered Chemicals
- Construction / Quarrying
- Ceramics / Refractory materials
2125 EN143:2000 / P2 R Particulates (Fine
- Foundries
2135 A1:2006 P3 R Dusts & Mists)
- Agriculture
- Woodworking
- Food Industry
- Welding
- Paper Industry
Particulates, Ozone &
2128 EN143:2000 / P2 R - Brewing
nuisance levels of Organic
2138 A1:2006 P3 R - Chemical Processing
Vapours & Acid Gases
- Typical Smog
- Inks and Dyes
- Pharmaceutical / Powdered Chemicals
- Construction / Quarrying
- Ceramics / Refractory materials
EN143:2000 / Particulates (Fine
6035 P3 R - Foundries
A1:2006 Dusts & Mists)
- Agriculture
- Woodworking
- Food Industry

Particulates, Hydrogen
As 6035 but also:
EN143:2000 / Fluoride at 30ppm, Nuisance
6038 P3 R - Aluminium smelting
A1:2006 levels of Organic Vapours &
- Mining
Acid Gases
Approvals Cleaning and Storage
The 3M 6000 Series Respirators and 6000/5000/2000 Series Cleaning is recommended after each use.
Filters have been shown to meet the Basic Safety Requirements
1. Disassemble by removing the filters, nose cup, centre
under Article 10 and 11 B of the European Community Directive
adapter, lens, head straps and face seal.
89/686/EEC, and are thus CE-marked. These products were
2. Clean and sanitize the mask (excluding filters) using 3M™
examined at the design stage by: BSI Product Services, Kitemark
105 Face Seal Cleaner or immersing in warm cleaning
House, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 4SQ,
solution of water and household soap, and scrubbing with
England (Notified Body 0086).
a soft brush until clean. Parts may also be cleaned in a
domestic washer.
Standards 3. Disinfect respirator by soaking in a solution of quaternary
These products have been tested to the relevant European Standards: ammonium disinfectant or sodium hypochlorite or other
• 6000 Series Full Face Masks to EN136:1998 Class 1. disinfectant.
• Relevant performance requirements of EN166: 2001 (Eye 4. Rinse in fresh, warm water and air-dry in noncontaminated
Protection - Protection against high speed particles, medium atmospheres.
energy). Water temperature should not exceed 50°C. Do not use
• 6000 Series Gas and Vapour filters to EN14387:2004 + cleaning agents that contain lanolin or other oils. Do not
A1:2008 autoclave.
• 2000 and 5000 Series and 6035, 6038 Particulate filters to The lens is polycarbonate with an abrasion resistant
EN143:2000 / A1:2006. coating but abrasive cleaners and some solvents may
damage it. Avoid using acetone, methyl ethyl ketone,
toluene, methylene chloride and other strong solvents.
Correct Usage
When the 6000 Series Full Face Mask is fitted with Gas & Use Limitations
Vapour Filters: 1. These respirators do not supply oxygen. Do not use in oxygen
deficient areas.*
• 6000 Series gas and vapour filters may be used in
2. 2. Do not use for respiratory protection against atmospheric
concentrations of gases or vapours (types specified by 3M)
contaminants that have poor warning properties or are
up to 200 x the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) or 1000ppm
unknown or immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
(5000ppm for 6055 and 6099) whichever value is lower.
or against contaminants, which generate high heats of
• 6075 offers protection against organic vapour (as above) and
reaction with chemical filters. (The 3M S-200 Supplied-Air
10ppm formaldehyde only.
Respirator System can be used against contaminants with
• 6098 filters please see Instructions for Use or contact 3M for
poor warning properties, subject to other use limitations).
further information.
3. Do not misuse, alter, modify or repair this product.
• 6000 Series gas and vapour filters should not be used to
4. Do not use with beards or other facial hair that prevent direct
protect the wearer against a gas or vapour that has poor
contact between the face and the edge of the respirator.
warning properties (smell or taste).
5. Do not use with unknown concentrations of contaminants.
6. Do not use for escape purposes.
When the 6000 Series Full Face Mask is fitted with Particulate 7. Leave the work area immediately and check the integrity of
Filters: the respirator and replace face mask if:
• Damage has occurred or is apparent.
• 5911 filters may be used in concentrations of particulates up to
• Breathing becomes difficult or increased breathing
4 x TLV.
resistance occurs.
• 5925, 2125 or 2128 filters may be used in concentrations of
• Dizziness or other distress occurs.
particulates up to 16 x TLV.
• You taste or smell the contaminant or an irritation occurs.
• 5935, 2135, 2138 or 6035, 6038 may be used in
8. Store this device in a sealed container away from
concentrations of particulates up to 200 x TLV.
contaminated areas when not in use.
• 2128 and 2138 filters may be used to protect against ozone
9. Use strictly in accordance with respirator and filter user
up to 10 x TLV and offers relief from acid gases and organic
instruction leaflet.
vapours at levels below the TLV.
• 6038 offers protection against 30ppm Hydrogen Fluoride and
offers relief from ozone, acid gases and organic vapours at * 3M definition minimum 19.5% by volume oxygen
levels below the TLV.
Fitting Instructions Fit Check
Before assigning any respirator to be worn in a contaminated Perform a positive and/or negative pressure fit check each time
area, we recommend that a qualitative or quantitative fit check the respirator is donned.
be performed before entering the workplace.
Positive pressure Face Fit check (all Filters except 3M™
Fitting instructions must be followed each time the respirator is 6035, 6038 / 2000 Series Filters).
worn.
1. Place the palm of the hand over the exhalation valve cover
1. Fully loosen all four head straps, and then place the harness and exhale gently.
at back of head and position respirator over the face. 2. If the respirator bulges slightly and no air leakage between
2. Pull the ends of the four straps to adjust tightness, starting the face and the respirator is detected, a proper fit has been
with the neck straps first, then the forehead straps. achieved.
3. If air leakage is detected, reposition the respirator on the
Do not over tighten the head straps. face and/or readjust the tension of the strap to eliminate the
leakage.
4. Repeat the above face fit check.
5. If you cannot achieve a proper fit, do not enter the
contaminated area. See your supervisor.

Negative pressure face fit check (3M™ 6035, 6038 / 2000

Series Filters)

1. Push the filter cover down (6035, 6038) or press your thumbs
into the central indentation of the filters (2000 series), inhale
gently and hold your breath for five or ten seconds.
2. If the respirator collapses slightly, a proper fit has been
achieved.
3. If air leakage is detected, reposition the respirator on the
face and/or readjust the tension of the straps to eliminate the
leakage.
4. Repeat the above face fit check.
5. If you cannot achieve a proper fit, do not enter the
contaminated area. See your supervisor.

Materials
PART MATERIAL

Face Mask Thermoplastic Elastomer

Head Harness Polyethylene
Inhalation Valve Polyisoprene
Exhalation Valve Silicone Rubber
Gasket Silicone Rubber
6000 Filter Body Polystryrene
6000 Filter Element Activated / Treated Carbon
5000 / 2000 Series Filter material Polypropylene
Lens Polycarbonate
Spare parts

PART MATERIAL

6895 Inhalation Gasket

6893 Inhalation Valves
7583 Exhalation Valve
6864 Centre Adapter Assembly
6896 Centre Port Adapter Gasket
6897 Head Harness Assembly
6898 Lens Assembly
6885 Lens Covers (x25)
6878 Spectacle Kit
7883 Neck Strap Assembly
501 Retainer for 5000 Series Filters
603 Particulate Filter Platform
105 Face Seal Cleaner
S-200 Supplied Air Regulator

Respiratory Protection is only effective if it is correctly

selected, fitted and worn throughout the time when the
wearer is exposed to respiratory contaminants.

3M offers advice on the selection of products, and training in the

correct fitting and usage.

For more information on 3M products and services please

call the 3M Health & Safety Helpline.

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arising from reliance upon any information herein provided by 3M. The user is responsible for determining the suitability of the products
for their intended use. Nothing in this statement will be deemed to exclude or restrict 3M’s liability for death or personal injury arising from
its negligence.

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