Product Comparison

Always read and follow all
user instructions
Disposable Respirators
1
Disposable Respirators with Cool Flow
Valve
1
Household Multi-
purpose Performance
Respirator
N95
R95
Nuisance Level
Acid Gas Odor
2
R95
Nuisance Level Organic
Vapor Odor
2
N95
P95
Nuisance Level Organic
Vapor Odor
2
OV/P100
Products
8110S
8200
8210
8210Plus
8246 8247 8511 8577 65021
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Allergens (pollen) X X X X X X
Cleaners (bleach) X
Cement Mixing X X X X X X
Drywall (sanding, cutting) X X X X X X
Driveway Sealing X X X
Dust (household) X X X X X X
Fiberglass Insulation X X X X X X
Fireplace Cleaning X X X
Garbage Composting X X X
Lawn Mowing X X X X X X
Lawn Fertilizing
(granules or certain sprays)
X X X X X X
Leaf Blowing X X X X X X
Mulch Bark/Leaves X X X X X X
Mold Removal-Dry Removal
3
X X X X X X
Paint Rolling & Brushing (oil-based
paint, lacquers, enamels, latex)
X X X
Paint Spray (canned spray paint) X X X
Plaster (sanding or cutting) X X X X X X
Pesticides (certain granules) Refer to Pesticide Product Label for Respirator Guidance or call 3M at 1-800-243-4630
Pesticides (certain sprays) Refer to Pesticide Product Label for Respirator Guidance or call 3M at 1-800-243-4630
Wildre Smoke
4
X X X X X X
Sanding (drywall, metal, plastic and
wood)
X X X X X X
Sheetrock (sanding or cutting) X X X X X X
Sweeping X X X X X X
Varnish/Staining X X X
Woodworking (glue) X X X
Woodworking (sanding, sawing,
lathing, routing, drilling)
X X X X X X
Vacuuming X X X X X X
1 For use with non-harmful dusts.
2 For nuisance-level odors only.
3 For area less than 100 sq./feet. Follow EPA Guidelines for mold removal: epa.gov/mold
4 For wildres, follow all government guidance on health and safety, use respirators for smoke particles
and ash only, and stay at a safe distance from active re. Not for reghting. Does not provide oxy-
gen. For more information visit: https://www.cdc.gov/features/wildres
DIY/Home Use: Use ONLY in NON-HARMFUL environments.
WARNING: Limitations apply; Misuse may result in sickness or death.
See product packaging and insert or call 3M in USA at 1-800-243-4630.
In Canada, call 1-800-267-4414.
DIY Respirator
Application Guide
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