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 2291 is the Advanced Particulate P100 filter: the same 99.97% protection as the standard 2091 but with lower breathing resistance for long shifts, and no gas relief. This 3M 2291 review covers what it protects against, which respirators it fits, and how it compares to the 2091, 2097 and 2297.

A research-intent review of the 3M 7500 Series silicone half mask respirator: all-day comfort, the Cool Flow valve and drop-down design, sizing (7501/7502/7503), compatible 3M bayonet cartridges and P100 filters for painting, welding, woodworking, and chemical work, and how it compares to the 6500 and 6000 series.

Moldex 4400P100 AirWave review: Oil-Proof P100 Disposable for Multi-Shift Oil Mist. Hands-on look at specs, fit, compatibility, pros and cons, and who it's for.

The 3M 2097 is a P100 bayonet particulate filter with added nuisance-level organic vapor relief for welding, cutting, and solvent-mist work. This review covers what it's used for, which 3M 6000, 6500QL, and 7500 respirators it fits, where it falls short, and how it compares to the 2091, 2297 and 2071.

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 2091 is the standard P100 particulate filter: 99.97% oil-proof protection against dust, fume and mist, and the most-stocked P100 in the 3M bayonet line - particulate only, no gas relief. This 3M 2091 review covers what it protects against, which respirators it fits, and how it compares to the 2291 and 2097.

The 3M 60926 is the most comprehensive 3M combination cartridge — organic vapor, acid gas, ammonia, methylamine, formaldehyde and a built-in P100. 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 6006, 60923 and 60921.

The 3M 60925 pairs a formaldehyde-specific sorbent with organic vapor protection and a P100 filter in one cartridge - for pathology, embalming and tissue work with formalin vapor plus aerosol and dust. This 3M 60925 review covers what it protects against, which respirators it fits, and how it compares to the 6005.

The 3M 60924 is the ammonia/methylamine + P100 combination cartridge, pairing ammonia 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 6004, 60926 and 6006.

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.