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must be in their original packaging prior to use in a contaminated environment.
• DO NOT replace canister/cartridge(s) in a contaminated area. Be sure to follow applicable
decontamination procedures. Failure to follow this warning can cause inhalation of
contaminated air, resulting in serious respiratory injury or death.
• DO NOT remove respirator until respirator and protective clothing are decontaminated; otherwise,
exposure to contaminants may result. Follow decontamination and disposal procedures
established by appropriate authorities.
Failure to follow the above warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS
The wearer must comply with the following MSA respirator use limitations:
1. MAXIMUM USE CONCENTRATION — Do not exceed any of the following:
a. 10 times the exposure limit for the contaminants present.
b. Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) concentration for any contaminant present.
2. The limitations outlined in the applicable NIOSH approval.
3. Replace particulate filter cartridges whenever they are damaged, soiled or causing noticeably
increased breathing resistance.
4. Applicable respirator use requirements as specified in the OSHA Respiratory Protection Regulation
29 CFR Part 1910.134 (or other requirements established by the Regulatory Agency with jurisdiction
over the wearer). Additional OSHA Regulations may also apply for certain contaminants (See MSA’s
Response Respirator Selector).
EXPOSURE LIMITS
A listing of acceptable exposure limits from the following sources is provided in MSA’s Response
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Respirator Selector:
— American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
— Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
— National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
— American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Contact MSA at 1-800-MSA-HOW2 (1-888- 672-4692) for information.
RESPIRATOR FIT TEST
A qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test must be carried out for each wearer of this respirator to
determine the amount of protection it will provide. Respirator fit tests are explained fully in ASTM F3387
- Latest edition, Standard Practices for Respiratory Protection, ASTM International https://www.astm.org/
Standards/F3387.htm? (ASTM F3387 formerly known as ANSI Z88.2)
QUANTITATIVE TEST
– If a Quantitative Fit Test is used, a fit factor that is at least 100 shall be obtained
before that respirator is assigned to an individual.
QUALITATIVE TEST
- If a Qualitative Fit Test is used, only validated protocols are acceptable. The
individual must pass a test designed to assess a fit factor of at least 100.
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