3M 60922 P100 Acid Gas Respirator Cartridge

3M 60922 Overview

The 3M 60922 is a NIOSH-approved acid gas / P100 combination cartridge for 3M bayonet respirators — it adsorbs acid gases such as chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride while a bonded P100 filter captures at least 99.97% of oil and non-oil airborne particles in a single housing. The magenta P100 band marks the particulate layer, and the acid-gas sorbent is matched to chlorine-family exposures. It twist-locks onto 3M reusable half masks and full facepieces. Buy the 60922 when your air contains both an acid-gas hazard and particulate and you want gas and dust protection in one cartridge instead of stacking a cartridge and a separate filter.

It is an acid-gas combination cartridge — not a particulate-only filter and not an organic-vapor cartridge. If your hazard is only acid gas with no mist, the gas-only 3M 6002 acid gas cartridge is the cheaper choice (add a prefilter for light dust); if the hazard is dust alone, a P100 particulate filter is correct. To match protection to your exposure, start with the how to choose a respirator cartridge guide and the 3M filter & cartridge guide, or browse the full lineup in the 3M respirator filters and cartridges collection.

Where the 3M 60922 Fits in Respirator Selection

Confirm the contaminant before choosing any cartridge — ideally through an industrial-hygiene assessment. The 60922 belongs to the combination tier: select it only when your air carries an acid-gas hazard and a particulate hazard at the same time.

• Particulate only (silica, lead, mold, welding fume): use a P100 filter such as the 3M 2091. Compare classes in respirator filter types explained and P100 vs N95.
• Acid gas only (chlorine or other acid gas, no dust): use the single-class 3M 6002. See organic vapor vs P100 and the respirator cartridge color chart for the bands.
• Acid gas + particulate (the 60922's job): use an AG/P100 combination — the 60922. If organic solvent vapor is also present, step to the 3M 60923 (OV/AG/P100).

Who Should Buy the 3M 60922?

Buy the 60922 if your air contains acid gases — chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide, or hydrogen fluoride — together with dust, mist, or spray, and you run a 3M bayonet respirator. It consolidates acid-gas and P100 protection into one cartridge so you are not stacking parts.

Choose a different part if:

• You face acid gas but no mist or dust → the 3M 6002 acid gas cartridge is cheaper; add a prefilter if light dust appears.
• You only face dust or fume → the 3M 2091 P100 filter is correct and far cheaper.
• Organic solvent vapor is also present → the 3M 60923 (OV/AG/P100) adds organic-vapor coverage.
• You face a broader multi-gas mix (adds ammonia/methylamine/formaldehyde) → the 3M 60926 multi-gas/P100.

What Does the 3M 60922 Protect Against?

The 60922 combines acid-gas sorbent with P100 particulate filtration. It protects against:

What the 3M 60922 Does NOT Protect Against

• Organic solvent vapor
• Ammonia
• Methylamine
• Formaldehyde
• Carbon monoxide
• Oxygen deficiency
• Unknown atmospheres
• IDLH conditions

Safety: The 3M 60922 protects only against the acid gases and particulates within its NIOSH rating and assigned cartridge limits. It does not protect against organic solvent vapor, ammonia, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, or other gases outside its approval, and no cartridge adds oxygen. Oxygen-deficient, unknown, and IDLH atmospheres require supplied air, SCBA, or another solution specified by a qualified safety professional. If organic solvent vapor is also present, use the 3M 60923 OV/AG/P100 cartridge.

Best Applications for the 3M 60922

Water & Wastewater Treatment

The 60922 suits chlorination, dechlorination, and disinfection tasks where chlorine or chlorine dioxide is released alongside mist, because it handles acid gas and particulate on one bayonet cartridge. Confirm your specific contaminants against the cartridge color chart, and if organic solvent vapor is also present step up to the 60923.

Pool & Chemical Handling

For pool chemical work and bleaching that releases chlorine or sulfur dioxide together with dust or spray, the 60922's acid-gas layer captures the gas while the bonded P100 captures the particulate. If your task is gas-only with no mist, the cheaper 6002 acid gas cartridge covers it; browse alternatives in the acid gas cartridges collection.

Acid-Process & Bleaching Environments

Where hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, or hydrogen fluoride is present alongside particulate, the 60922 gives single-cartridge coverage on a fit-tested 3M facepiece. For dust-only exposure with no acid gas, compare the lower-cost 2091 (P100) in the P100 filters collection.

3M 60922 Pros & Cons

Compatible 3M Respirators

The 3M 60922 uses the standard 3M bayonet connection and mounts to 3M reusable half masks and full facepieces:

The 60922 uses the standard 3M bayonet connection. It does not fit Honeywell North, Moldex, MSA, GVS, or 3M Secure Click respirators.

3M 60922 vs Other 3M Filters and Cartridges

3M 60922 vs 6002

This is the comparison most buyers should run first. The 3M 6002 is an acid-gas cartridge with no particulate filter; the 60922 adds a bonded P100 layer to the same acid-gas protection. The 6002 lists at a lower price and is the right choice when your air carries acid gas but no mist or dust — you can add a prefilter and retainer if light particulate later appears. Choose the 60922 when acid gas and particulate occur together and you want both handled in one cartridge without stacking parts.

3M 60922 vs 60923

The difference here is organic-vapor coverage. The 60922 covers acid gas and P100 particulate only; the 3M 60923 adds organic-vapor sorbent on the same P100 base. Buy the 60922 when your hazard is acid gas plus dust. Buy the 60923 when organic solvent vapor is also present — the 60922 does not stop solvent vapor.

3M 60922 vs 2091

This is a class difference, not a value question. The 3M 2091 is a P100 particulate filter only — it stops dust, fume, and mist but no gas. The 60922 adds acid-gas sorbent on top of P100. Use the 2091 when your hazard is particulate only; use the 60922 when chlorine or another acid gas is also present. A 2091 in a chlorine environment leaves you unprotected against the gas.

3M 60922 Quick Answers

What is the 3M 60922?

The 3M 60922 is a NIOSH-approved acid gas / P100 combination respirator cartridge for 3M bayonet half- and full-face respirators. It captures acid gases such as chlorine and at least 99.97% of oil and non-oil particles in one cartridge.

Is the 3M 60922 P100?

Yes. The magenta band on the 60922 indicates a P100 particulate layer, filtering at least 99.97% of oil and non-oil airborne particles in addition to its acid-gas protection.

Does the 3M 60922 protect against chlorine?

Yes. Chlorine is one of the acid gases the 60922 is designed for, along with hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride — which is why it is common in water-treatment and pool work.

Does the 3M 60922 protect against organic vapor?

No. The 60922 covers acid gas and particulate only. If organic solvent vapor is also present, choose the 3M 60923 (OV/AG/P100) instead.

3M 60922 Specifications

Helpful Buying Guides

• How to Choose a Respirator Cartridge — match the protection class to your exact hazard.
• 3M Filter & Cartridge Guide — the full 3M chart and job-site selection.
• Organic Vapor vs P100 — why a cartridge and a filter do different jobs.
• Respirator Cartridge Color Chart — the NIOSH color bands at a glance.
• Respirator Filter Types Explained — N95, P95, and P100 ratings decoded.
• P100 vs N95 — efficiency and oil rating compared.

3M 60922 Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 3M 60922 protect against?

The 60922 protects against acid gases (such as chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride) and particulates at P100 (99.97%) efficiency. It does not stop organic solvent vapor, ammonia, formaldehyde, or carbon monoxide.

Does the 3M 60922 include a particulate filter?

Yes. The 60922 has a bonded P100 particulate layer, so it captures dust, fume, and mist in addition to acid gas — no separate filter or retainer is needed.

What respirators does the 3M 60922 fit?

The 60922 fits 3M bayonet respirators: the 6000, 6500QL, and 7500 half masks and the 6000, 7800S, and Ultimate FX FF-400 full facepieces. It does not fit Honeywell North, Moldex, MSA, GVS, or 3M Secure Click.

What is the difference between the 3M 60922 and 6002?

The 6002 is an acid-gas cartridge with no particulate filter, while the 60922 adds a bonded P100 layer. Choose the cheaper 6002 when there is acid gas but no mist or dust; choose the 60922 when acid gas and particulate occur together.

Is the 3M 60922 good for water treatment?

Yes. The 60922 is well suited to chlorination and disinfection work where chlorine or chlorine dioxide is released alongside mist, because its acid-gas layer stops the gas and the P100 layer stops the particulate.

Does the 3M 60922 protect against carbon monoxide?

No. No air-purifying cartridge protects against carbon monoxide. CO exposure requires a supplied-air respirator or SCBA selected by a qualified safety professional.

Does the 3M 60922 protect against organic solvent vapor?

No. The 60922 is not rated for organic vapor. If solvent vapor is present alongside acid gas, use the 3M 60923 (OV/AG/P100) instead.

What is the NIOSH color code for the 3M 60922?

The 60922 carries a magenta band for its P100 particulate layer over the acid-gas band, identifying it as an acid-gas / P100 combination cartridge.

How many 3M 60922 cartridges do I need?

3M bayonet cartridges are installed as a pair — one on each side of the facepiece. Confirm the exact pack quantity on the current product listing before ordering, as packaging can vary.

When should I replace the 3M 60922?

Replace the cartridge according to your employer's change-out schedule, or sooner if it is damaged, breathing becomes difficult, or you detect odor, taste, or irritation — an early sign of gas breakthrough.

Can the 3M 60922 be used for welding fumes?

Its P100 layer captures welding fume, but a dedicated P100 filter such as the 3M 2091 is the standard, lower-cost choice for fume-only work. Choose the 60922 only if acid gas is also present.

Should I buy the 3M 60922 or a separate cartridge and filter?

The 60922 combines acid-gas and P100 protection in one housing, which is simpler than stacking an acid-gas cartridge with a separate particulate filter and retainer. If your hazard is single-class, a dedicated cartridge or filter is cheaper.

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