for 3M Respirators Freight: SPECIAL! Only $1.00 shipping for each internet order. (within the Continental USA) Bill’s Comments: on Respirators & Bird Flu Recent CDC infection control guidance documents provide recommendations that health care workers protect themselves from diseases potentially spread through the air (such as SARS, Avian Influenza or Tuberculosis) by wearing a fit-tested respirator at least as protective as a NIOSH-approved N-95 respirator. Additional information regarding pandemic flu is available at pandemicflu.gov. _____________________________________________________ "In a pandemic, everything from syringes to hospital beds, respirators, masks and protective equipment would be in short supply" President George W. Bush Excerpt from Presidential television address 11/1/2005 Complete Text of President's Address _____________________________________________________ Jan 24, 2006 - NOTICE: The Oprah Winfrey Show today focused on bird flu preparedness and has resulted in rush buying of N95 and better respirators from this web site - Filtera has a large inventory of respirators in stock but the current pace of sales may cause some backorders over the short term. Filtera will do it’s very best to fill all orders in the order they are received and will also make every effort to keep our customers informed of any backorders that may result from this unusually large surge in demand. |
| Quick Links to Filtera's Respirator Sub Pages: N95 Particulate Respirators: (N95 = not oil resistant, 95% efficient to 0.3 microns)* 3M Model 8000 as low as $0.39 each 3M Model 8110S for smaller faces, as low as $0.81 each 3M Model 8210 Plus as low as $0.85 each 3M Model 8211 as low as $2.29 each 3M Model 9210 as low as $0.91 each 3M Model 8511 as low as $1.70 each 3M Model 9211 as low as $1.61 each N95 Particulate Welding Respirators: (N95 = not oil resistant, 95% efficient to 0.3 microns)* 3M Model 8212 as low as $4.75 each 3M Model 8512 as low as $4.13 each 3M Model 8214 as low as $5.66 each 3M Model 8514 as low as $5.05 each 3M Model 8515 as low as $2.24 each Non-rated Home/Hobby Dust Mask: 3M Model 8662ES as low as $0.53 each R95 Particulate Respirators: (R95 = oil resistant, 95% efficient to 0.3 microns)* 3M Model 8247 as low as $2.67 each P95 Particulate Respirators: (P95 = oil proof, 95% efficient to 0.3 microns)* 3M Model 8577 as low as $3.38 each N100 Particulate Respirators: (N100 = not oil resistant, 99.97% efficient to 0.3 microns)* 3M Model 8233 as low as $6.80 each P100 Particulate Respirators: (P100 = oil proof, 99.97% efficient to 0.3 microns)* 3M Model 8293 as low as $7.68 each P95 Half-Face Dual Cartridge Respirators: (P95 = oil proof, 95% efficient to 0.3 microns)* 3M Model R6111 size small, as low as $31.23 each 3M Model R6211 size medium, as low as $31.23 each 3M Model R6311 size large, as low as $31.23 each 3M 6001 Cartridge organic vapor as low as $3.95 each 3M 6003 Cartridge organic vapor/acid gas as low as $4.35 each 3M 60926 Cartridge multi gas/vapor/P100 as low as $8.77 each 3M 5N11 Filter N95 particulate filter as low as $1.19 each 3M 501 Retainer filter retainer as low as $1.35 each * IMPORTANT: these are quick and general descriptions only - please see the specific product pages for more information and refer to the manufacturer's literature for the proper use and limitations of these respirators - misuse can result in injury or death! _____________________________________________________ NIOSH Approved Repspirators from 3M A respirator is a personal protective device that is worn on the face, covers at least the nose and mouth, and is used to reduce the wearer’s risk of inhaling hazardous airborne particles. Particulate respirators are also known as “air-purifying respirators” because they protect by filtering particles out of the air as you breathe. These respirators protect only against particles—not gases or vapors. Since airborne biological agents such as bacteria or viruses are particles, they can be filtered by particulate respirators. Recent CDC infection control guidance documents provide recommendations that health care workers protect themselves from diseases potentially spread through the air (such as SARS, Avian Influenza or Tuberculosis) by wearing a fit-tested respirator at least as protective as a NIOSH-approved N-95 respirator. NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) uses very high standards to test and approve respirators for occupational uses. NIOSH-approved disposable respirators are marked with the manufacturer’s name, the part number (P/N), the protection provided by the filter (e.g., N-95), and “NIOSH.” This information is printed on the facepiece, exhalation valve cover, or head straps. If a disposable respirator does not have these markings, it has not been certified by NIOSH. _____________________________________________________ The following information (in italics) has been copied from the CDC NIOSH website and is provided by Filtera for your convenience and assistance in your understanding of the various government mandated respirator classifications. SUMMARY FOR RESPIRATOR USERS, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 96-101, January 1996 This summary presents a brief overview of what the respirator user needs to know about the new categories of particulate respirators certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH has developed a new set of regulations in 42 CFR* 84 (also referred to as "Part 84") for testing and certifying nonpowered, air-purifying, particulate-filter respirators. The new Part 84 respirators have passed a more demanding certification test than the old respirators (e.g., dust and mist [DM], dust, fume and mist [DFM], spray paint, pesticide, etc.) certified under 30 CFR 11 (also referred to as "Part 11"). Changes in the new regulations involve only nonpowered, air-purifying, particulate-filter respirators. Certification requirements for all other classes of respirators (e.g., chemical cartridges, self-contained breathing apparatus [SCBA], airlines, gas masks without a particulate filter, powered air-purifying respirators [PAPRs] equipped with high-efficiency particulate air [HEPA] filters, etc.) have been transferred to Part 84 without change. Until further notice, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is allowing the continued use of Part 11 particulate-filter respirators. Under Part 84, NIOSH is allowing manufacturers to continue selling and shipping Part 11 particulate filters as NIOSH-certified until July 10, 1998. The new Part 84 regulation provides for nine classes of filters (three levels of filter efficiency,† each with three categories of resistance to filter efficiency degradation‡). The three levels of filter efficiency are 95%, 99%, and 99.97%. The three categories of resistance to filter efficiency degradation are labeled N, R, and P. The class of filter will be clearly marked on the filter, filter package, or respirator box. For example, a filter marked N95 would mean an N-series filter that is at least 95% efficient. Chemical cartridges that include particulate filter elements will carry a similar marking that pertains only to the particulate filter element. The new classes of nonpowered particulate respirators require new decision logic for selection of the proper respirator. The selection process for using the new particulate classification is discussed fully in Section II (Detailed Guidelines for Use) and outlined as follows: 1. The selection of N-, R-, and P-series filters depends on the presence or absence of oil particles, as follows: If no oil particles are present in the work environment, use a filter of any series (i.e., N-, R-, or P-series). If oil particles (e.g., lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use an R- or P-series filter. Note: N-series filters cannot be used if oil particles are present. If oil particles are present and the filter is to be used for more than one work shift, use only a P-series filter. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: To help you remember the filter series, use the following guide: N for Not resistant to oil, R for Resistant to oil P for oil Proof -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Selection of filter efficiency (i.e., 95%, 99%, or 99.97%) depends on how much filter leakage can be accepted. Higher filter efficiency means lower filter leakage. 3. The choice of facepiece depends on the level of protection needed--that is, the assigned protection factor (APF) needed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Code of Federal Regulations. See CFR in references. †Filter efficiency is the stated percentage of particles removed from the air. ‡Filter efficiency degradation is defined as a lowering of filter efficiency or a reduction in the ability of the filter to remove particles as a result of workplace exposure. _____________________________________________________ Filtera puts the "A" in filter! Call Filtera Toll-Free: (888) 933-0100 Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm central time |