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3M 8511 Particulate Sanding N95 Respirator with Valve, 10-Pack

By 3M

Product Features

• Cool FlowValve reduces heat, moisture, and fogging
• Protects against certain non-oil-based products
• M-shaped nose clip for a comfortable fit
• No-tangle straps for ease of use
• Allows for easy breathability

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8.5 x 9.5 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002YKBV2
• Item model number: 8511
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Home Improvement > Painting Supplies & Wall Treatments > Respirators
  • #6 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Work Safety Equipment & Gear
  • #22 in Home Improvement > Contractor Supply

Product Description

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3M Respirators

As one of the leading designers and manufacturers of respirators in the world, 3M provides products that address the needs of both workplace, regulated applications, and do-it-yourself/home-owner, non-regulated applications. For workplace uses, employees may be exposed to known concentrations of harmful contaminants for part or all of the workday. In these situations, respirators are intended to help protect the wearer by reducing their exposure to airborne contaminants from a level that may be hazardous to one that is considered safe or acceptable according to government established levels. In addition, home users cannot easily determine exposure levels nor do they have ready access to the type of training medical evaluation and fit testing needed to be in compliance with workplace respirator standards. In these situations, respirators are intended to help keep non-harmful dusts and certain particles out of your nose, mouth and lungs and with some filters help eliminate annoying odors only.

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Government-Approved Respirator

This respirator is government approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as an N95 class respirator and is designed for workplace, regulated uses and applications. NIOSH certification means the respirator has passed stringent government performance standards including filtration efficiency testing and provides at least 95% filtration efficiency solid and liquid particles that do not contain oil.

Uses

Use this respirator for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging or processing minerals, coal, iron ore, flour, metal, wood, pollen, and certain other substances. And for liquid or non-oil based particles from sprays that do not also emit oil aerosols or vapors.

Fitting Instructions

• 1. Cup the respirator in your hand, with the nosepiece at your fingertips, allowing the headbands to hang freely below your hand.
• 2. Position the respirator under your chin with the nosepiece up. Pull the top strap over your head resting it high at the top back of your head. Pull the bottom strap over your head and position it around the neck below the ears.
• 3. Place your fingertips from both hands at the top of the metal nosepiece. Using two hands, mold the nose area to the shape of your nose by pushing inward while moving your fingertips down both sides of the nosepiece.
• 4. Perform a User Seal Check prior to each wearing. To check the respirator-to-face seal, place both hands completely over the respirator and inhale sharply. Be careful not to disturb the position of the respirator. A negative pressure should be felt inside the respirator. If air leaks around the nose, readjust the nosepiece. If air leaks at the respirator edges, work the straps back along the sides of your head.

Proper PPE should be worn when working with noxious materials

Product Description

3M Tekk Protection 10 Pack Respirator Cool Valve Filtering Facepiece Particulate Respirator N95 Lightweight Comfortable "M" Nose Clip Recommended For Sanding & Preparation Before Painting NIOSH Approved: N95

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent basic respirator July 18, 2007

By Herbert S. Bastin

Amazon Verified Purchase

This respirator is better because of the one-way ventilation valve in the front, which keeps your exhalations from coming out and fogging up your glasses. Also, the elastic is much more durable than the really cheap masks.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars 3M 8511 October 1, 2007

By S. Fife

This respirator did a good job of reducing construction dust (tear-out, sawing, etc.). It didn't fog up my safety glasses like similar products and I didn't get dust in my nose and throat.

67 of 79 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars 3M #8511 dust mask February 27, 2009

By Richard Colestock

Amazon Verified Purchase

I make a lot of dust in my woodworking shop and am careful to ALWAYS wear a dust mask. Once you develop a wood allergy, it never goes away so I am very careful to use this mask.
First, if you are going to wear a mask all the time, it has to be comfortable. The #8511 is soft and with the adjustable nose-fit feature, it conforms snugly to the contours of my face. The two elastic straps provide snug but not over-tight contact and, with a little care, I get a close enough fit so that my exhalations do not fog up my safety glasses. The masks are durable and I typically can wear one all day, every day for several weeks (as long as I don't sneeze while wearing it!).
The masks appear to effectively remove even fine sanding dust as the inside remains clean and I have developed no allergies after many years of usage.
Thanks for another fine product 3M!
ROD