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Workers who perform paint spray operations know that using good respiratory protection products is absolutely necessary. Even brief, unprotected exposures to paint mists and vapors can cause irritation or lead to serious health problems. For comfort and safety, 3M™ Paint Spray Respirators are the choice of many body shops. A change schedule based on objective information must be implemented for cartridges to ensure that they are changed before the end of their service life.

Note: Our half and full facepiece respirators can also be used for grinding, sanding and buffing applications.
Top Shop Best Practices
3M™ Particulate Respirator N95 PN 07048

3M™ Respirators for Sanding and Grinding
Sanding, grinding and buffing operations can kick up dust and dirt. You should use proper eye protection, but it’s just as important to wear the appropriate government approved respiratory protection devices such as the 3M™ Automotive Respirator shown below:
Note: Our half and full facepiece respirators can also be used for grinding, sanding and buffing applications.

  • Braided straps for increased comfort
  • NIOSH 42 CFR 84 approved
  • 3M recommended for grinding and sanding
  • Lightweight completely disposable dust respirator
  • Easy to talk through
  • At least 95% filtration efficiency against solid and liquid aerosols that do not contain oil
3M™ Particulate Respirator N95 PN 07185

3M™ Respirators for Buffing, Sanding and Grinding
Sanding, grinding and buffing operations can kick up dust and dirt. You should use proper eye protection, but it’s just as important to wear the appropriate government approved respiratory protection devices such as the 3M™ Automotive Respirator shown below:
Note: Our half and full facepiece respirators can also be used for grinding, sanding and buffing applications.

  • NIOSH 42 CFR 84 approved
  • 3M recommended for grinding, sanding and buffing
  • 3M™ Cool Flow™ exhalation valve improves comfort
  • "M" nose clip adjusts to many face shapes
  • Stapled straps improve durability
  • At least 95% filtration efficiency against solid and liquid aerosols that do not contain oil
3M™ Disposable Half Facepiece Respirator PN 07191(S) / 07192(M) / 07193(L)

3M™ Respirators for Paint Spray Operations
Workers who perform paint spray operations know that using good respiratory protection products is absolutely necessary. Even brief, unprotected exposures to paint mists and vapors can cause irritation or lead to serious health problems. For comfort and safety, 3M™ Paint Spray Respirators are the choice of many body shops. A change schedule based on objective information must be implemented for cartridges to ensure that they are changed before the end of their service life.
Note: Our half and full facepiece respirators can also be used for grinding, sanding and buffing applications.

  • Half Facepiece respirators may be used up to 10X OSHA PEL or applicable government standard, whatever is lower. If exposure levels are not known, use a 3M Fresh Air system.
  • NIOSH 42 CFR 84 approved
  • Maintenace free design
  • 3M recommended for paint spray applications
  • At least 95% filtration efficiency against solid and liquid aerosols that do not contain oil
  • Assembly includes: 1 organic vapor respirator, 2 P95 filters and 2 filter retainers