9925 Premium Welding Fume Respirator Data Sheet Main Features Standards The 3M 9925 respirator provides lightweight, effective, comfortable The product has been tested to the European Norm EN149: 2001 and hygienic respiratory protection against dusts, mists and metal and has met the requirements of category FFP2 in this standard. fumes. Its convex shape enhances wearer comfort and allows a Warnings: good fit over a wide range of face sizes the 3M Cool Flow As with the use of any respiratory device, the wearer must first be exhalation valve reduces moisture build-up, particularly in hot and trained in the proper use of the product. humid work conditions. The 4-point adjustable straps and adjustable nose clip to help This product does not protect the wearer against gases, vapours, provide a proper fit. solvents from paint spray operations or atmospheres containing less The 3M 9925 Premium Welding Fume Respirator has been designed than 19.5% oxygen. specifically for welding applications to provide protection against 3M suggests the 9925 respirator for use up to 10 times the Ozone and welding fume, plus relief from nuisance odours. Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) of Ozone, and relief from nuisance The 3M 9925 does not require costly and time-consuming levels of organic vapours (i.e. levels below the WEL). maintenance. Use only in adequately ventilated areas containing sufficient Applications oxygen to support life. Iron Foundries Potteries Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately Steel Foundries Powdered Chemicals dangerous to life or health. Ship Building/Ship Repairing Metal Manufacture Leave the area immediately if: Battery Manufacture Paint Manufacture Welding and Soldering Construction * breathing becomes difficult Approvals * dizziness or other distress occurs The 3M 9925 has been shown to meet the Basic Safety Discard and replace respirator if it becomes damaged, breathing Requirements under Article 10 and 11B of the European Community resistance becomes excessive, or at the end of one shift. Directive 89/686. An EC-type examination certificate is in force Never alter or modify this device. issued by the British Standards Institute. The product is CE marked. Correct use Materials The respirator may be used in concentrations of solid, water based The following materials are used in the production of this product: and non-volatile liquid based aerosols up to 10 times the Workplace Straps - Polyisoprene/Cotton fibre Exposure Limit (WEL). Assigned Protection Factor= 10. Nose-clip - Aluminium It can also be used to protect the wearer against Ozone gas Filter - Polypropylene generated in welding applications in concentrations up to 10 times Nose foam - PVC the WEL and provide relief from nuisance levels (concentration below the WEL) of organic vapours. Valve - Polypropylene Weight: 13 g9925 Respirator Fitting Instructions 1. Thread top elastic strap through 2. Place the top elastic strap top buckles. Repeat for bottom around the head, above the strap and buckles. Place the ears. Untwist the strap. bottom elastic strap around the head just below the ears. Untwist the strap. 3. Adjust tension by pulling tabs of 4. Using both hands, mould each strap, as shown. metal nosepiece comfortably to shape of nose. 6. The seal of respirator on the 5. Strap tension may be face should be fit-checked prior decreased without removing to wearing in the work area. respirator from the head by a) Cover the front of the respirator pushing out on the back of the with both hands, being careful not buckles. If you cannot achieve a to disturb the position of proper fit do not enter respirator. contaminated area. See your b) Inhale sharply. A negative supervisor. pressure should be felt inside respirator. If any leakage is detected, adjust position of respirator and/or tension of strap. Retest the seal. Repeat the procedure until the respirator is sealed properly. Respiratory protection is only effective if it is correctly selected, Note: do not use with beards or other facial hair fitted and worn throughout the time when the wearer is exposed to that may inhibit contact between the face and the hazards. edge of the respirator 3M offers advice on the selection of products and training in the correct fitting and usage. For help with selecting the most appropriate forms of PPE and relevant Health and Safety legislation, or for more detailed product information, please contact the 3M Health and Safety Helpline on: 0870 60 800 60 (UK). For callers within the Republic of Ireland 1800 320500. Occupational Health Group 3M Ireland 3M United Kingdom PLC 3M House, 3M Centre, Adelphi Centre Cain Road, Bracknell, Upper Georges St Berkshire RG12 8HT Dun Laoghaire Tel: 0870 60 800 60 Co. Dublin www.3M.com/uk/ohes Tel: 1 800 320 500 05/2007 CH9925DS