Applications
The 6500 Series Respirators can be used with a variety of
dierent filter options:
Gas and Vapour Filters only: The filters generally protect against
either single or multiple contaminant type(s).
• The 6000 Series filters fit directly onto the respirator except
for the 6098 and 6099 which can not be used with half
masks.
Particulate filters only: These filters provide protection against
solid and non-volatile liquid particles.
• The 2000 Series particulate filters fit directly onto the
respirator.
• The 5000 Series particulate filters may be used on their own
with platform 603 and 501 retainers.
• The 6035 & 6038 are encapsulated P3 filters, which fit
directly onto the respirator.
Combination of Gas & Vapour and Particulate filters:
• The 5000 Series particulate filters can be used with 6000
Series Gas and Vapour filters using 501 retainers excluding
the 6035, 6038, 6096, 6098 and 6099.
• The 6096 has a Particulate filter media integrated with the
Gas and Vapour cartridge.
• The 6038 is an encapsulated particulate filter with a layer of
carbon for low capacity gas protection.
Standards and Approval
These products have been tested to the relevant European
Standards:
• 6500 Series Half Masks to EN140:1998.
• 6000 Series Gas and Vapour filters to EN14387:2004 +
A1:2008
• 2000 and 5000 Series and 6035, 6038 Particulate filters to
EN143:2000 / A1:2006.
The 3M™ 6500 Series Respirators and 6000/5000/2000 Series
Filters have been shown to meet the Basic Safety Requirements
under Article 10 and 11B of the European Community Directive
89/686/EEC, and are thus CE-marked. These products were
examined at the design stage by: BSI, Kitemark Court, Davy
Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8PP, England (Notified
Body 0086).
Intended Use
When the 6500 Series Half Mask is fitted with Gas & Vapour
Filters:
• 6000 Series gas and vapour filters, it may be used in
concentrations of gases or vapours (types specified by 3M)
up to to 10 x the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) or 1000ppm
(5000ppm for 6055) whichever value is lower.
• 6075 oers protection against organic vapour (as above) and
10ppm formaldehyde only.
• 6000 Series gas and vapour filters should not be used to
protect the wearer against a gas or vapour that has poor
warning properties (smell or taste).
• When the 6500 Series Half Mask is fitted with Particulate
Filters:
• 5911 filters may be used in concentrations of particulates
upto 4 x TLV.
• 5925, 2125 or 2128 filters may be used in concentrations of
particulates up to 12 x TLV.
• 5935, 2135, 2138 or 6035, 6038 filters may be used in
concentrations of particulates up to 50 x TLV.
• 2128 and 2138 filters may be used to protect against ozone
up to 10 x TLV and oers relief from acid gases and organic
vapours at levels below the TLV.
• 6038 oers protection against 30ppm Hydrogen Fluoride and
oers relief from acid gases and organic vapours at levels
below the TLV.
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning is recommended after each use.
1. Disassemble by removing the filters, head straps and other
parts.
2. Clean and sanitize the mask (excluding filters) using 3M™
105 Face Seal Cleaner or immersing in warm cleaning
solution and scrubbing with a soft brush until clean. Parts
may also be cleaned in a domestic washer.
3. Disinfect respirator by soaking in a solution of quaternary
ammonium disinfectant or sodium hypochlorite (30 ML
household bleach in 7.5L of water) or other disinfectant.
4. Rinse in fresh, warm water and air-dry in noncontaminated
atmospheres.
Water temperature should not exceed 50°C.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain lanolin or other oils.
Do not autoclave.
