Technical Dat asheet 3M 9900 Specialty Series Respirators 9913, 9913V, 9915, 9916, 9926 Description Standards T he 3M 9900 Specialty Series Respirators have been developed These products meet the requirements of Australian / New Zealand for particular working environments. The 9900 Specialty Series Standard AS/NZS 1716:2003 for Respiratory protective devices. Respirators provide eff ective respiratory protection against They should be used to protect the wearer from solid and non- exposure to solid particles and/or non-volatile liquid particles as volatile liquid particles and certain gases/vapours only. well as off ering relief from certain gases/vapours. They can be Products are classi ed by ltering effi ciency and maximum total used for a wide range of applications from mining and weed inward leakage performance (P1 & P2), also by organic vapour lter spraying to waste sorting. capacity (Type G). T ested and Certi ed to AS/NZS 1716:2003 P1 Filters are intended for use against mechanically generated Carbon layer provides protection against nuisance levels of particulates such as those generated from sanding, grinding, drilling, certain gases/vapours (i.e. below Exposure Standards). sweeping etc. T raditional convex shape, with nose clip and twin strap design. P2 Filters are intended for use against both mechanically and Dur able, collapse resistant inner shell thermally generated particulates e.g welding, brazing etc. P2 lters Reliable, eff ective protection against ne particles. may also help reduce breathing in pathogenic biological airborne 3 M Advanced Electret Filter Material gives eff ective ltration particulates such as in uenza virus. with low breathing resistance for consistent high quality Type G Filters are intended for use against organic compounds with performance low vapour pressure i.e. less than 1.3Pa (0.01mm Hg) at 25C (this 3 M Cool Flow exhalation valve off ers improved comfort in includes most agricultural chemicals) hot h umid environments and/or where work is hard and physical*. 3M 9913 and 3M 9913V respirators contain a galvanised Approvals steel noseclip suitable for use in underground coal mines and are 3M recommended for use against diesel particulate. These respirators have been produced to comply with the requirements of the Australian /New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1716:2003 under an agreed production certi cation scheme Materials operated during manufacture in accordance with the SAI Global T he following materials are used in the production of the StandardsMark programme. 9900 Specialty Series Respirators: St r a p s P olyester / Polyisoprene Ap plications Sta p le s Steel T hese respirators are suitable for use in concentrations of solid and No s e Fo a m Polyurethane non-volatile liquid particles up to the following limits: No s e C lip A luminium /Galvanised Steel Model A S / N Z S 1716 Exhalation Protec tion Gas & Vapour Filt e r Polyester / Polypropylene / Carbon Classi cation Valve Factor x ES Va l ve* Polypropylene 9 9 13 G P 1 U nv alved 10 O rganic Vapours (< ES) Va l ve dia p hr agm* Polyisoprene 9 9 13 V G P 1 Valved 10 Organic Vapours (< ES) 9 9 15 P 1 U nv alved 10 A cid Gas (< ES) These products do not contain components made from natural 9 9 16 P 1 Valved 10 Acid Gas (< ES) rubber latex. 9 9 2 6 P 2 Valved 10 Acid Gas (< ES) Maximum mass of products: ES = Exposure Standard Unvalved (9913 & 9915) = 13g Respi ratory protection is only eff ective if it is correctly selected, tted and Valved (9 913 V, 9 916 & 9 9 2 6) = 18 g worn throughout the time when the wearer is exposed to hazards. * 9913V, 9916 & 9926 models only. Storage and Transpor tation Fit Check T he 3M 9900 Specialty Series Respirators have a shelf life of 1. Cover the front of the respirator with both hands being careful 3 years. End of shelf life is marked on the product packaging. not to disturb the t of the respirator. Before initial use, always check that the product is within the 2. ( a) UNVALVED respirator - EXHALE sharply stated shelf life (use by date). Product should be stored in clean, (b) VALVED respirator - INHALE sharply. dry conditions within the temperature range: 20C to + 25C 3. I f air leaks around the nose, re-adjust the noseclip to with a maximum relative humidity of <80%. When storing or eliminate leakage. Repeat the above t check . transporting this product use original packaging provided. 4. If air leaks at the respirator edges, work the straps back along the sides of the head to eliminate leakage. Repeat the above t check . Disposal C ontaminated products should be disposed as hazardous waste If you CANNOT achieve a proper t DO NOT enter the in accordance with local regulations. hazardous area. See your supervisor. U sers should be t tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1715. Fit ting Instructions For information regarding t testing procedures, please contact 3M. S e e Fig u r e 1. Product Range 1. C up respirator in one hand with nosepiece at ngertips, allow headbands to hang freely below hand. 2. H old respirator under chin, with nosepiece up. 9913 GP1 respirator 3. Locate the upper strap across the crown of the head and the lower strap below the ears. 4. S traps must not be twisted. 5. U sing both hands, mould noseclip to the shape of the lower part of the nose to ensure a close t and good seal. Pinching the noseclip using only one hand may result in less e ffective 9 913V GP1 respirator respirator performance. 6. The seal of the respirator on the face should be t-checked before entering the workplace Fig u r e 1 9915 P1 respirator 9916 P1 respirator 9 926 P2 respirator