Painting or removal of paint involves the use of chemicals. The vapors emitted from these chemicals can cause adverse health hazards. Vapor Control products from 3M impedes the inhalation of vapors emitted from paints and solvents that may cause allergic reaction to the eyes, nose, throat or lungs.
Wiping Solvents
3M Respirators
3M™ 6200 Half-facepiece air-purifying respirators (APRs), with 3M 6001 OV Cartridges
3M™ 9913IN FFP1 type disposable respirator utilized when organic vapor levels are high
Utilized when handling solvents without local exhaust ventilation systems or other engineering controls
Paint Mixing
3M Respirators
3M™ 6200 Half-facepiece air-purifying respirators (APRs), with 3M 6001 OV Cartridges
Utilized when handling solvents without local exhaust ventilation systems or other engineering controls
3M 9913IN FFP1 type disposable respirator for Nuisance level organic vapors
Utilized when handling solvents with good local exhaust ventilation systems or other engineering controls (to complement the existing engineering controls)
Spray Painting
3M Respirators
3M™ Vision Air – Loose face - supplied Airline Respirator System
3M™ SA2000 Tight Full Face – supplied Airline System
3M™ 6800 (full face) / 3M 6200 Half Face piece respirator with 3M 6001/6003 OV/OV-AG cartridges and 3M 5N11 N95 Pre-filter
3M Powered air purifying respirator
Gun Cleaning
3M Respirators
3M™ 6200 Half-facepiece or 3M 6800 Full face piece air-purifying respirators (APRs), with 3M 6001 OV Cartridges
Filter Cleaning
3M Respirators
3M™ 6200 Half-facepiece air-purifying respirators (APRs), with P100 filters (Reusable)
3M™ 8710IN FFP1 / 3M 8210 N95 type disposable respirator
Welding
3M Respirators
3M™ 8210 / 8511 N95 disposable respirator for welding fumes