Main Features
The 3M 8835* respirator has exceptional comfort because of an advanced soft facepiece sealing ring which provides a good fit over a wide range of face sizes; a large surface area providing maximum filtration but minimising the build-up of hot air inside the facepiece; an exhalation valve to reduce moisture buildup in certain work conditions; and 4-point adjustable straps and adjustable nose clip to ensure a comfortable and well sealed fit.
* The 3M 8835 is available in two sizes: small / medium and medium / large.
Applications
• Pharmaceuticals • Chemical Processing
• Battery Manufacturing • Construction
• Ship Building • Iron and Steel Foundries
• Ship Repairing • Welding and Soldering
Approvals
• The 3M 8835 has been shown to meet the Basic Safety Requirements under Article 10 and 11B of the European Community Directive 89/686.
• An EC-type examination certificate is in force issued by the Berufsgenossen-schaftliches Institut fur Arbeitssicherheit.
• The product is CE-marked.
Materials
The following materials are used in the production of this product:
• Straps - Polyisoprene/Cotton fibre
• Nose-clip - Steel
• Filter - Polypropylene
• Nose foam - Polyurethane
• Face seal - PVC
• Valve - Polypropylene
Weight: 35 g
Standards
The product has been tested to the European Norm EN149: 2001 and has met the requirements of category FFP3D in this standard.
The main performance tests in this standard are:
• Filter Penetration
• Total Inward Leakage
• Flammability
• Breathing Resistance
• Performance
It offers an Assigned Protection Factor of 20 (Nominal Protection Factor of 50); i.e., it can be used in atmospheres containing up to 20 times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) of contaminant as specified in the Health & Safety Executive Guidance note EH40.
Warnings
• As with the use of any respiratory device, the wearer must first be trained in the proper use of the product.
• This product does not protect the wearer against gases, vapours, solvents from paint spray operations or atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
• Use only in adequately ventilated areas containing sufficient oxygen to support life.
• Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately dangerous to life or health.
• Leave the area immediately if:
* breathing becomes difficult
* dizziness or other distress occurs
• Discard and replace respirator if it becomes damaged or breathing resistance becomes excessive.
• Never alter or modify this device.
• Cleaning and disinfection. If the 8835 is to be used for more than one shift it should be cleaned at the end of each shift and stored between shifts in a sealed container or bag. To clean the 8835, the 3M face seal cleaner 105 should be used to wipe the face seal gasket of the product.
