Product Comparison

Always read and follow
all user instructions
Disposable Respirators
1
Disposable Respi-
rators with Cool
Flow
™
Valve
1
Household
Multi-purpose
Performance
Respirator
N95
R95
Nuisance level acid
gas odor
1
relief
R95
Nuisance level
organic vapor
odor
1
relief
N95 OV/P100
Products
8200 8246 8247 8511 65021POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Allergens (pollen and household dust) X X X X X
Cement Mixing X X X X X
Drywall (sanding, cutting) X X X X X
Driveway Sealing X X
Fiberglass Insulation X X X X X
Fireplace Cleaning X X
Garbage Composting X X
Lawn Mowing X X X X X
Lawn Fertilizing
(granules or certain sprays)
X X X X X
Leaf Blowing X X X X X
Mulch Bark/Leaves X X X X X
Mold Removal-Dry Removal
3
X X X X X
Paint Rolling & Brushing
(oil-based paint, lacquers, enamels, latex)
X X
Paint Spray (canned spray paint) X X
Plaster (sanding or cutting) X X X X X
Pesticides (certain granules and 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
Sanding (drywall, metal, plastic and wood) X X X X X
Sheetrock (sanding or cutting) X X X X X
Sweeping X X X X X
Varnish/Staining X X
Woodworking (glue) X X
Woodworking
(sanding, sawing, lathing, routing, drilling)
X X X X X
Vacuuming X X X X X
DIY Respirator Application Guide
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 oxygen. 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.
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