Assembly includes:
- 1 each 3M full facepiece respirator 6000 Series
- Two each Particulate 3M 2097, P100 filters
This 3M full face respirator kit is the simple, one stop solution to help provide respiratory protection during most mold remediation activities such as vacuuming, sanding, removal and disposal. The 3M full face 6000 Series respirator helps protect against eye-irritating mold. Provides a wide field of vision for enhanced safety. Meets EPA guidelines for mold remediation jobs of all sizes. The 2097, P100 filter has a carbon layer that adds nuisance-level protection from odors (VOCs) associated with mold.
Please note that the EPA does not allow half facepiece respirators for remediation of areas greater than 100 square feet and requires non-vented eye protection for all job sizes.
During abatement work, I wear
a half facepiece respirator. Can I
use it for mold remediation too?
Not by itself. Because mold can
be irritating to the eyes, the EPA
allows the use of half facepiece respirators
for remediation of contaminated areas up
to 100 square feet only when used with
non-vented goggles. Since full facepiece
respirators may be used for mold
remediation jobs of all sizes, they are
a simple solution for both respiratory
and eye protection.
Can I use the same filters for
mold remediation that I use for
asbestos abatement?
No. The P100 or HEPA filters
commonly used for asbestos
abatement do not reduce exposure to
the VOCs that are produced by mold.
In order to reduce exposure to both
mold spores and VOCs, 3M recommends
a particulate filter with either
nuisance-level organic vapor relief
or an organic vapor cartridge.
