P1, P2 & P3 Dust & Particle Respirators/Face Masks in Australia

SafetyQuip Australia Director, Tim Lewis provides an overview of P1, P2 and P3 Dust/Particle Respirators Available in Australia.

P1 Valved Disposable Respirator:
P1 rating for protection against mechanically generated particles
Latex free dual straps for a firm, comfortable fit
Colour coded nose pieces, valves (where fitted) and packaging
Exhalation ProValve for extra air flow
Meets performance requirements of AS/NZS1716:2003
SafetyQuip # RD4035
ProChoice # PC315

P2 Valved Disposable Respirator:
P2 rating for protection against mechanically and thermally generated particles
Latex free dual straps for a firm, comfortable fit
Colour coded nose pieces, valves (where fitted) and packaging
Also available in Valved Carbon Filter (RD4057)
Meets performance requirements of AS/NZS1716:2003
SafetyQuip # RD4037
ProChoice # PC321

Respirator Kit - Half Face Dust/Particle 3M™ 6225 Starter Kit C/W RHF6000 & P2 Filters
Kit includes:
RHF6000 respirator, sizes Small, Medium, Large
Cleaning wipes
Earplugs
Storage container
Respiratory Protection Guide
One pair of P2 filters
Respirator meets the performance requirements of AS/NZS 1716:2012
Small: SafetyQuip # RHFK6225:S 3M # AT010782426
Medium: SafetyQuip # RHFK6225:M 3M # AT010783663
Large: SafetyQuip # RHFK6225:L 3M # AT010782418

Respirator Kit – Half Face Welding 3M™ 6228 Starter Kit C/W RHF6000 & GP2 Filters:
Kit includes:
RHF6000 respirator, size Medium
Cleaning wipes
Earplugs
Storage container
Respiratory Protection Guide
One pair of GP2 filters
Respirator meets the performance requirements of AS/NZS 1716:2012
Size: Medium
SafetyQuip # RHFK6228
3M # AT019448086

Respirator Kit - Half Face Spraying 3M™ 6251 Starter Kit C/W RHF6000 & A1/P2 Filters
The respirator kit provides protection in a convenient and easy way.
Kit Contains:
1 x 3M™ Half Face Respirator 6000 Series
1 x pair of 3M™ 6051, A1 Cartridge
1 x pair of 3M™ Particulate Filters 5925 P2
1 x pair of 3M™ Filter Retainer 501
2 x 3M™ Respirator Cleaning Wipes 504
Handy Storage Container

Common Applications/Hazards: For protection against paint spraying, pesticide spraying, chemical handling, fibreglassing, printing, degreasing.
Complies with AS/NZS 1716:2012
Note: Not to be used when spraying isocyanate based paints

Size Small: SafetyQuip # RHFK6251:S 3M # AT010782442
Size Medium: SafetyQuip # RHFK6251:M 3M # AT010783671
Size Large: SafetyQuip # RHFK6251:L 3M # AT010782434

Respirator Kit - Full Face Asbestos/Dust 3M™ 6835 6000 Series with P3 Filters
Convenient respiratory kit designed for asbestos removal and environments containing dust.
The kit comes complete with the 3M™ Full Face 6000 Series Respirator which is light weight and easy to use.
It also includes two pairs of 3M™ Particulate Filters 6035 P2/P3*. The unique solid top particulate filter casing design reduces premature caking and clogging from dirt, grime, water or dust. The protective casing also aids decontamination practices.

Kit Contains:
1 x 3M™ Full Face Respirator 6000 Series
2 x pair of 3M™ Particulate Filters 6035 P2/P3* (1 spare)
4 x 3M™ Respirator Cleaning Wipes 504
1 x 3M™ No-Touch™ Foam Earplugs P2000, Class 4 (SLC80: 25dB)
1 x 3M™ Respiratory Protection Guide
1 x Handy Storage Container
*Higher P3 protection factors only achieved with a 3M™ Full Face Respirator, otherwise P2 protection level when worn on a 3M™ Half Face Respirator.

Suitable for certain asbestos work requiring higher protection levels: Refer to local asbestos government guidelines (Safework Australia or Worksafe NZ)
Also for lead paint removal, sanding, sawing, drilling, cutting, grinding, masonry, insulation and hazardous particulates such as silica & beryllium.
Environments requiring face and eye protection

Protection Factors
Note that any filtering respirator should not be used for protection at airborne concentrations of contaminants above the relevant IDLH levels.
This cartridge/filter, when used for protection against the contaminants as specified, is capable of providing the following protection levels:
– With a 3M™ 6000 Full Face Respirator: 100 times the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) or 30 ppm, whichever is the lower

Size Small: SafetyQuip # RFFK6835:S 3M # AT010614199
Size Medium: SafetyQuip # RFFK6835:M 3M # AT010614207
Size Large: SafetyQuip # RFFK6835:L 3M # AT010614215

[saarshnaider]

perfect explanation !! thank you very much !

[larrypinter]

Very informative, but do we need the intrusive music when we're trying to absorb the information?

[Brodysgoldfish]

My neighbour hood has recently had a house with asbestos and I'm trying to stay safe

[Arezfei]

The pre-filter was installed incorrectly. The printed side must be installed facing the filter, not outwards.

[exkdvs]

if I'm going into an old abandoned building that may have asbestos what is the minimum I should be using?

[hemalpatel]

Which filter better for covid among you explained?

[msbhv_jin]

does the half face p2 respirator protect against asbestos?

[omrambankhede]

can you suggest best mask for protection from coal dust mining work

[rehanrafiq]

Hi which should i use while cutting through fiber cement boards or villaboards which leaves selica dust thanks.