Respirator Comparison: 3M™ 6225 P2 Dust & Particle vs 3M™ 7535 P2/P3 Asbestos, Silica & Dust Kit

[@raczyk]

Which is more comfortable the 7502 or 6502ql? Or they both silicone seal? Like the quick latch feature on the 6502 but also want good comfort.

[@michaelwesten1092]

is there any point in wearing a p3 filter on a half face respirator if it protects like a p2

[@SafetyQuip]

Good question. The P3 filter is a high capacity filter - can retain more particles than the P2. The P3 filter is easier to clean too if you're working in a high-dust area and want to get the best life out of the filters..

[@Mezcaudill]

Is there a full face version of the 7535?

[@SafetyQuip]

Howdy. Yes, there's a 3M full face P3 respirator kit for asbestos, silica & dust. Here's a link to the product on our website: www.safetyquip.com.au/product/respirator-kit-full-face-asbestos-dust-3m-6000-series-with-p3-filters/ and here's a link to a video on the product: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5XIhJ-BfbilpJY

[@nkardo]

I bought 7503 mask and neither the handle nor the mask inside was factory wrapped in foil. Only the filters were packed in factory-welded foil. It's normal? Maybe I buy a mask from a return or a previously opened or not original? Your 6225 7535 were factory sealed? Thank you for help.

[@SafetyQuip]

Hi Jan, normally the outer case of the kit has a seal (adhesive patches sealing the lid to the lower portion of the storage box). Inside the kit, the respirator itself is either loose or inside a carboard box, depending on which of the kits it is. When the respirators are supplied by themselves (not in a kit with filters) they're packaged in a cardboard box, without foil/plastic wrap. If the respirator was supplied by SafetyQuip and in a kit, and there wasn't a seal on the case, feel free to return it and have it swapped for a kit that's sealed. We recommend washing new respirators with soap and water and then drying before the first use to remove any residue from the manufacturing process. Hope this helps.

[@mraeinc.5114]

Hi safety Quip Could you please led me know which filter you recommend for spry house painting for 3M respirator (water base paint and oil base paint)? Thanks a lot.

[@SafetyQuip]

Howdy. You would need to check the safety data sheet for the paint you’re using, however the following respirator kits are used for many of the paints you describe: Standard half face respirator kit: www.safetyquip.com.au/product/respirator-kit-half-face-spraying-3m-6251-starter-kit-with-rhf6000-a1-p2-filters/ Premium half face respirator kit: www.safetyquip.com.au/product/respirator-kit-half-face-spraying-3m-7551-starter-kit-c-w-rhf7500-a1-p2-filters/ Full face respirator kit: www.safetyquip.com.au/product/respirator-kit-full-face-spray-painting-3m-6000-series-c-w-a1p2-filters/ The following filters are in each of these kits: A1 organic gas/vapour filter: www.safetyquip.com.au/product/filter-a1-3m-6051-organic-vapour-for-3m-6000-6500-7500-series-respirators/ P2 Particulate Filter: www.safetyquip.com.au/product/filter-p2-particulate-3m-5925-for-3m-6000-series-gas-vapour-filters/

[@jacobsarinas]

Hi safetyquip! I was just wondering between the 3M 7500 series and 3M 6500/6500QL series, which has the better vocal clarity? I know it will both be muffled though but am stuck between these two for the bayonet. Thanks!

[@SafetyQuip]

Hi Jacob. We reckon they're both about the same for vocal clarity. Not much difference. All the best with it.

[@olnappy]

If a mask or respirator blocks 95% of particulates, what danger is there from the 5% not blocked? (As in silica released by cutting concrete for more than 4 or more hours?) Would a mask that blocks 99% or better be a more appropriate choice for a mask/respirator?

[@SafetyQuip]

Howdy. You raise a couple of great points. Yes, the particles that the respirator/filter combination doesn't block will pose a level of risk. Each respirator is classified with an "Assigned Protection Factor" (APF for short). The respirator in the video you've commented on has an APF of 10. Here's a link to a short video on another respirator with a higher level of protection for the type of work you're describing. This one has an APF of 50: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6HFlIR3ZZqkqaM Here's a link to some information about respirator selection and more detail about the assigned protection factor for various respirator options. Hope this helps. www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/safety-centers-of-expertise-au/respiratory-protection/respirator-selection/

[@jackheinemann8780]

Don't think that P2 Mask is subpar, P2 is still an extremely good mask. P2 means it blocks 95% of the absolute smallest particles,