3M 60928 Organic Vapor Acid Gas P100 Cartridge — Radioiodine & Methyl Bromide (60928)

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3M 60928 Organic Vapor Acid Gas P100 Cartridge Overview

What It Protects Against

This cartridge protects within strict limits. It removes only the gases it is rated for and adds no oxygen, so it does not cover ammonia, methylamine, or formaldehyde, and no air-purifying respirator may be used in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere or one that is immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) — those require a supplied-air respirator or a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and, for confined spaces, entry procedures. The radioiodine and methyl-bromide uses are special-use applications: they demand strict adherence to 3M's use recommendations and a written change schedule, since these cartridges have no end-of-service-life indicator and methyl bromide is limited to about 5 ppm for a single shift. It works only on a fit-tested, clean-shaven seal on a 3M-approved facepiece within an OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 program, used in matched pairs, and you must match the media to your safety data sheets. See best acid-gas cartridge and OV vs acid-gas cartridges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 60928 protect against radioactive iodine (radioiodine)?

Yes. The 60928's carbon sorbent is developed to remove radioiodine species under high temperature and humidity, which is why it is used in nuclear-industry respiratory programs. Use it only within 3M's special-use recommendations and your facility's radiological program.

Can the 60928 be used against methyl bromide?

3M designates the 60928 for methyl bromide up to 5 ppm for a single shift, used in fumigation and nuclear programs. This is a special-use application with a strict change schedule; follow 3M's use recommendations and never stretch a cartridge past a single shift for methyl bromide.

Does the 60928 cover ammonia, methylamine, or formaldehyde?

No. The 60928 covers organic vapors and the listed acid gases, not ammonia, methylamine, or formaldehyde. For those, 3M's 60926 multi-gas cartridge is the correct choice. Match the cartridge to the specific gases on your safety data sheets.

Does the 60928 filter particles as well as gases?

Yes. It is a combination cartridge: the gas or vapor sorbent is paired with a P100 particulate filter that captures at least 99.97% of airborne particles. That makes it suitable where solvents or acid gases occur alongside dust or mist.

Does the 60928 have an end-of-service-life indicator?

No, it does not have an end-of-service-life indicator, so you must follow a written change schedule based on your exposure. Replace it on schedule, when breathing gets harder, or if you detect odor or irritation, and do not rely on smell alone.

Do I use one cartridge or a pair?

Cartridges are used in pairs, one on each side of a 3M bayonet facepiece, so buy and change them as matched pairs. Using a single cartridge or mismatched pair is not an approved configuration and compromises the seal and protection.

Is the 60928 a 3M bayonet-mount cartridge?

Yes. It uses the 3M bayonet connection and fits 3M 6000, 6500, 7000, and FF-400 series facepieces. It does not fit other brands or 3M's Secure Click platform, because the connection and NIOSH approval are specific to the approved assembly.

Can the 60928 be used in a confined space or oxygen-deficient air?

No. A cartridge removes only specific gases and adds no oxygen. A confined space or a low-oxygen or immediately hazardous atmosphere needs a supplied-air system or self-contained breathing apparatus, plus confined-space entry procedures, not an air-purifying cartridge.

Does temperature or humidity affect the cartridge?

Yes. Heat and humidity can shorten the service life of a gas or vapor cartridge, and some chemicals break through faster in those conditions. That is one reason the 60928's sorbent was engineered for high heat and humidity in its radioiodine role; still follow your change schedule.

How should I store the cartridges?

Keep unopened cartridges sealed in a clean, dry place within their rated temperature range, and do not use one past its shelf life. Once opened or in use, a cartridge begins to load, so note when it goes into service and track its change schedule.

What industries and tasks use the 60928?

It suits mixed organic-vapor and acid-gas work with particulates, plus the specialized nuclear and fumigation uses its sorbent is designed for. Common settings include chemical processing, lab and pilot-plant work, and radiological or methyl-bromide programs.

Are 3M cartridges interchangeable with other brands?

No. Respirator cartridges are brand- and platform-specific. The 60928 fits only 3M bayonet facepieces, not Honeywell, Moldex, or other brands. Using the wrong cartridge voids the NIOSH approval and the protection it provides.