FILTER IMAGE STANDARD CLASS  HAZARD INDUSTRY
6 051  (0 6 911)
605 5 (0 6 915)
EN14 387:  20 04
+A1:2 00 8
A1
A2
Organic Vapours
(b.pt. > 65°C)
- Anywhere conventional paints are used 
(non-isocyanates, subject to usage condi-
tions)
- Vehicle manufacture
- Aircraft manufacture and refurbishment
- Boat Building
- Ink and dye manufacture and use
- Adhesive manufacture and use
- Paint and varnish manufacture
- Resin manufacture and use
6054
EN14 387:  20 04
+A1:2 00 8
K1
Ammonia &  
derivatives
- Manufacture and Maintenance of refrigera-
tion equipment
- Spraying and handling Agrochemicals
6057
EN14 387:  20 04
+A1:2 00 8
AB E1
Combination organic vapours 
(b.pt. >65ºC),
inorganic & acid gases
As 6051, but including:
- Electrolytic processes
- Acid Cleaning
- Metal Pickling
- Metal Etching
6059
EN14 387:  20 04
+A1:2 00 8
ABE K1
Combination organic vapours
(b.pt. >65ºC), inorganic & acid 
gases & Ammonia
As 6057 & 6054
6075
EN14 387:  20 04
+A1:2 00 8
A1 +
Formaldehyde
Organic Vapours
(b.pt. >65ºC) &
Formaldehyde
As 6051 but also:
- Hospitals and Laboratories
6096
EN14 387:  20 04
+A1:2 00 8
A1HgP3 R
Organic vapours (b.pt. 
>65ºC), Mercury vapour,
Chlorine & Particulates
- Use of Mercury & Chlorine
- Particulate applications
FILTER IMAGE STANDARD CLASS HAZARD INDUSTRY
5911
5925(06925)
5935
EN143:2000 +
A1:2 00 6
P1
P2
P3
Particulates (Fine
Dusts & Mists)
- Pharmaceutical / Powdered Chemicals
- Construction / Quarrying
- Ceramics / Refractory materials
- Foundries
- Agriculture
- Woodworking
- Food Industry
2125
2135
EN143:2000 +
A1:2 00 6
P2 R
P3 R
Particulates (Fine
Dusts & Mists)
- Pharmaceutical / Powdered Chemicals
- Construction / Quarrying
- Ceramics / Refractory materials
- Foundries
- Agriculture
- Woodworking
- Food Industry
2128
2138
EN143:2000 +
A1:2 00 6
P2 R
P3 R
Particulates, Ozone &  
nuisance levels of Organic
Vapours & Acid Gases
- Welding
- Paper Industry
- Brewing
- Chemical Processing
- Typical Smog
- Inks and Dyes
6035
EN143:2000 +
A1:2 00 6
P3 R
Particulates (Fine
Dusts & Mists)
- Pharmaceutical / Powdered Chemicals
- Construction / Quarrying
- Ceramics / Refractory materials
- Foundries
- Agriculture
- Woodworking
- Food Industry
6038
EN143:2000 +
A1:2 00 6
P3 R
Particulates, Hydrogen 
Fluoride at 10 x TLV, 
Nuisance levels of Organic 
Vapours &
Acid Gases
As 6035 but also:
- Aluminium smelting
- Mining
Gas and Vapour Filters:
Particulate Filters:
Approvals
The 3M 6000 Series Respirators and 6000/5000/2000 Series 
Filters have been shown to meet the Basic Safety Requirements 
under Article 10 and 11  of the European Community Directive 
89/686/EEC, and are thus CE-marked. These products were 
examined at the design stage by: BSI Product Services, Kitemark 
House, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 4SQ, 
England (Notified Body 0086).
Standards
These products have been tested to the relevant European Standards:
6000 Series Half Masks to EN140: 1998.•
6000 Series Gas and Vapour filters to EN14387:2004 + •
A1:2008
2000 and 5000 Series and 6035, 6038 Particulate filters to •
EN143: 2000 + A1:2006.
Correct Usage
When the 6000 Series Half Mask is fitted with  
Gas  & Vapour Filters:
6000 Series gas and vapour filters, it may be used in •
concentrations of gases or vapours (types specified by 3M) up 
to 50 x the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) or 1000ppm (5000ppm 
for 6055) whichever value is lower.
6075 oers protection against organic vapour (as above) and •
10ppm formaldehyde only.
6000 Series gas and vapour filters should not be used to •
protect the wearer against a gas or vapour that has poor 
warning properties (smell or taste).
When the 6000 Series Half Mask is fitted with  
Particulate Filters:
5911 filters may be used in concentrations of particulates up to •
4 x TLV.
5925, 2125 or 2128 filters may be used in concentrations of •
particulates up to 12 x TLV.
5935, 2135, 2138 or 6035, 6038 filters may be used in •
concentrations of particulates up to 50 x TLV.
2128 and 2138 filters may be used to protect against ozone •
up to 10 x TLV and oers relief from acid gases and organic 
vapours at levels below the TLV.
6038 oers protection against 10 x TLV Hydrogen Fluoride •
and oers relief from  acid gases and organic vapours at levels 
below the TLV.
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning is recommended after each use.
Disassemble by removing the filters, head straps and other 1. 
parts.
Clean and sanitize the mask (excluding filters) using 3M™ 2. 
105 Face Seal Cleaner or immersing in warm cleaning 
solution and scrubbing with a soft brush until clean. Parts 
may also be cleaned in a domestic washer.
Disinfect respirator by soaking in a solution of quaternary 3. 
ammonium disinfectant or sodium hypochlorite (30 ML 
household bleach in 7.5L of water) or other disinfectant.
Rinse in fresh, warm water and air-dry in noncontaminated 4. 
atmospheres.
Water temperature should not exceed 50°C. 
Do not use cleaning agents that contain lanolin  
or other oils. 
Do not autoclave. .
Use Limitations
These respirators do not supply oxygen. Do not use in oxygen 1. 
deficient areas.*
Do not use for respiratory protection against atmospheric 2. 
contaminants, which have poor warning properties, are 
unknown or immediately dangerous to life and health, or 
against chemicals, which generate high heats of reaction 
with chemical filters. (The 3M S-200 Supplied-Air Respirator 
System can be used against contaminants with poor warning 
properties, subject to other use limitations).
Do not modify or alter this device.3. 
The assembled respirator may not provide a satisfactory face 4. 
seal with certain physical characteristics (such as beards or 
large side burns) resulting in leakage between the respirator 
and the face. The user assumes all risks of bodily injury, 
which may possibly result.
Do not use with unknown concentrations of contaminants.5. 
Do not use for escape purposes. 6. 
Leave the work area immediately and check the integrity of 7.  
the respirator and replace respirator and / or filters if:
Damage has occurred or is apparent.•
Breathing becomes dicult or increased breathing •
resistance occurs.
Dizziness or other distress occurs.•
You taste or smell the contaminant or an irritation occurs. •
Store this device in a sealed container away from 8. 
contaminated areas when not in use.
Use strictly in accordance with respirator and filter 9. 
user 
instruction leaflet.
* 3M definition minimum 19.5% by volume oxygen