Product Reviews

The 3M 2296 is the Advanced P100 filter with nuisance acid gas relief: 99.97% particulate plus lower breathing resistance and below-PEL acid-gas odour relief - not a gas cartridge. This 3M 2296 review covers what it protects against, which respirators it fits, and how it compares to the 2096, 2291 and 2297.

The 3M 6007 is a specialty gas-only cartridge for mercury vapor occurring alongside organic vapor and acid gases like chlorine and sulfur dioxide - no general 3M cartridge covers mercury. This 3M 6007 review covers what it protects against, which 3M respirators it fits, and how it compares to the 6003 and 6006.

The D3096 is the standard-form P100 particulate filter with nuisance-level acid gas relief. The acid gas relief is below-OEL odor relief only - not a substitute for an acid-gas cartridge at or above the limit. Same function as the bulk hard-case D9093CB.

3M Secure Click D80923 review: the organic vapor / acid gas / P100 combination cartridge for HF-800 and FF-800 respirators. What it protects against, who should use it, Secure Click compatibility, limits, and how it compares to the D80921, D80926, D8003, and legacy 60923.

Moldex 2940R95 HandyStrap review: Nuisance Acid Gas Valve R95 for Chemical-Mist Work. Hands-on look at specs, fit, compatibility, pros and cons, and who it's for.

Moldex 2500N95 review: Nuisance Acid Gas Carbon N95 With Exhale Valve. Hands-on look at specs, fit, compatibility, pros and cons, and who it's for.

The 3M 2096 is a P100 particulate filter with nuisance-level acid gas relief - for welding, foundry, plating and chemical work where fume meets low-level acid-gas odour below the OSHA PEL. This 3M 2096 review covers what it protects against, which respirators it fits, and how it compares to the 2091 and 2097.

The 3M 2076HF is a P95 particulate filter with nuisance-level relief for hydrogen fluoride, acid gas and organic vapor - built for semiconductor and HF-adjacent work below the OSHA PEL, not as a gas cartridge. This 3M 2076HF review covers what it protects against, which respirators it fits, and how it compares.

The 3M 60923 folds organic vapor, acid gas and a P100 particulate filter into one bayonet cartridge - for chemical, refining and pharmaceutical work with mixed gas and particle hazards. This 3M 60923 review covers what it protects against, which respirators it fits, and how it compares to the 60921, 6003 and 60926.

The 3M 60922 is the acid gas + P100 combination cartridge, pairing acid-gas protection with a P100 particulate filter in one bayonet unit. This review covers what it protects against, which 3M 6000, 6500QL, and 7500 respirators it fits, where it falls short, and how it compares to the 6002, 60923 and 60921.

The 3M 6006 is a gas-only multi-gas cartridge covering organic vapor, acid gas, ammonia, methylamine and formaldehyde — but not particulate. This 3M 6006 review covers what it protects against, which 3M respirators it fits, real uses, and how it compares with the 6001, 6003, 6004 and the P100-equipped 60926.

The 3M 6003 is a gas-only organic vapor and acid gas cartridge for chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide and solvent vapor — not particulate, ammonia or formaldehyde. This 3M 6003 review covers what it protects against, which 3M respirators it fits, and how it compares with the 6001, 6002, 6006 and 60923.