3M
™
9922 Particulate Respirator
Technical
Data Sheet
Main Features
The 3M 9922 provides lightweight, effective, comfortable and hygienic
respiratory protection against dusts, mists and ozone. It also provides
additional relief from low levels of organic vapours.
The convex shape, twin strap design, foam nose seal and aluminium
nose clip ensures a good face seal over a range of face sizes. The 3M
™
Cool Flow
™
valve and collapse resistant shell offer both durable and
comfortable protection particularly in hot and humid conditions. This
respirator does not require costly and time consuming maintenance.
Approvals
The product has been shown to meet the Basic Safety Requirements
under Articles 10 and 11B of the European Community Directive
89/686/EEC and is thus CE marked. The product was examined at
the design stage by BSI Product Services, Maylands Avenue, Hemel
Hempstead, Herts HP2 4SQ, England (Notified Body number 0086).
Materials
The following materials are used in the production of this product:
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Straps
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Polyester / Polyisoprene
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Nose Clip
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Aluminium
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Filter
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Polypropylene / Carbon
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Nose foam
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Polyurethane
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Staples
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Steel
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Valve
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Polypropylene
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Valve diaphragm
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Polyisoprene
Weight: 13 g
Applications
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Iron Foundries
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Potteries
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Steel Foundries
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Powdered Chemicals
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Ship Building/Ship Repairing
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Metal Manufacture
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Battery Manufacture
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Paint Manufacture
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Welding and Soldering
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Construction
Standards
EN149:2001 and has met the requirements of category FFP2 under
this standard.
The main performance tests in this standard are:
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Filter Penetration
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Flammability
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Breathing Resistance
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Performance
This product provides protection against solids, water based and non-
volatile liquid aerosols and offers an Assigned Protection Factor of 10*
(Nominal Protection Factor of 12); i.e., it can be used in atmospheres
containing up to 10 times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) of
contaminant as specified in the Health & Safety Executive Guidance
note EH40.
*As detailed in HSE publication HSG53.
Correct use
The respirator may be used in concentrations of solid, water based
and non- volatile liquid based aerosols and ozone gas up to 10 times
the Workplace Exposure Limit. It may also be used to remove the
nuisance caused by organic vapours at levels below the Workplace
Exposure Limit.
