The US FDA has cleared this respirator for use by the general public to help reduce wearer exposure to airborne germs in public health medical emergencies. This respirator is NIOSH N95 certified for filtration efficiency. Not for occupational use.
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The 3M™ Particulate Respirator 8612F, For Use by the General Public in Public Health Medical Emergencies is a filtering facepiece respirator device. It is intended to cover the nose and mouth of the wearer to help reduce wearer exposure to airborne germs during public health medical emergencies, such as influenza pandemic. It is not intended for any other use. This fluid resistant respirator also helps protect the wearer from splash and spray of body fluids.
