3M 60928 P100 Organic Vapor Acid Gas Respirator Cartridge

3M 60928 Overview

The 3M 60928 is a NIOSH-approved organic vapor / acid gas / P100 combination cartridge for 3M bayonet respirators — it adsorbs organic-vapor solvents and acid gases while a bonded P100 filter captures at least 99.97% of oil and non-oil airborne particles in one housing. It carries the magenta (P100) and yellow (OV/AG) NIOSH color bands and twist-locks onto 3M reusable half masks and full facepieces. Buy the 60928 when your air contains both a solvent/acid-gas hazard and particulate and you want gas, vapor, and dust protection in a single unit rather than stacking a cartridge and a separate filter.

It is a combination cartridge, not a particulate-only filter and not a single-class gas cartridge. If your hazard is only dust, a P100 particulate filter is the correct, cheaper choice; if it is only solvent vapor with no acid gas or dust, an organic-vapor cartridge is enough. 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 60928 Fits in Respirator Selection

Confirm the contaminant before choosing any cartridge — ideally through an industrial-hygiene assessment. The 60928 belongs to the combination tier: select it only when your air carries a gas/vapor 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.
• Gas/vapor only (solvent or acid gas, no dust): use a single-class cartridge. See organic vapor vs P100 and the respirator cartridge color chart.
• Gas/vapor + particulate (the 60928's job): use an OV/AG/P100 combination — the 60928 or the lower-cost 3M 60923.

Who Should Buy the 3M 60928?

Buy the 60928 if your air contains organic-vapor solvents and acid gases together with dust, mist, or spray, and you run a 3M bayonet respirator — it consolidates OV, AG, and P100 into one cartridge so you are not stacking parts.

Choose a different part if:

• You only face dust or fume → the 3M 2091 P100 filter is correct and far cheaper.
• You only face solvent vapor → the 3M 6001 organic vapor cartridge.
• You face OV + P100 but no acid gas → the 3M 60921 (OV/P100).
• You want the same OV/AG/P100 class at a lower price → the 3M 60923.
• You face a broader multi-gas mix (adds ammonia/methylamine/formaldehyde) → the 3M 60926 multi-gas/P100.

What Does the 3M 60928 Protect Against?

The 60928 combines organic-vapor and acid-gas sorbent with P100 particulate filtration. It protects against:

What the 3M 60928 Does NOT Protect Against

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

Safety: The 3M 60928 protects only against the organic vapors, acid gases, and particulates within its NIOSH rating and assigned cartridge limits. It does not protect against 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. For ammonia or formaldehyde, use the 3M 60926 multi-gas cartridge.

Best Applications for the 3M 60928

Chemical Processing & Tank Cleaning

The 60928 suits maintenance and cleaning tasks where solvent vapor and acid gas occur together with particulate, because it handles all three on one bayonet cartridge. Confirm your specific contaminants against the cartridge color chart, and if ammonia or formaldehyde is present step up to the 60926.

Mixed-Solvent Spray & Coating

For coating work that releases both solvent vapor and overspray, the 60928's OV layer captures the vapor while the bonded P100 captures the particulate. If your coating is solvent-only with no acid gas, the lower-cost 60921 (OV/P100) covers it; browse alternatives in the combination cartridges collection.

Lab & Pilot-Plant Maintenance

Where varied solvents and trace acid gases are present alongside dust, the 60928 gives broad single-cartridge coverage on a fit-tested 3M facepiece. For pure acid-gas exposure without organic vapor, compare the 60922 (AG/P100).

3M 60928 Pros & Cons

Compatible 3M Respirators

The 3M 60928 uses the standard 3M bayonet connection and mounts to 3M reusable half masks and full facepieces:

The 60928 uses the standard 3M bayonet connection. It does not fit Honeywell North, Moldex, MSA, GVS, or 3M Secure Click respirators.

3M 60928 vs Other 3M Combination Cartridges

3M 60928 vs 60923

This is the comparison most buyers should run first. The 3M 60923 and the 60928 are both organic-vapor / acid-gas / P100 combination cartridges on the same 3M bayonet platform — the same NIOSH protection class. The 60923 lists at a substantially lower price. Unless your facility or procurement standard specifically calls out the 60928, confirm the current price and pack quantity on both listings and order the option that gives your program the same OV/AG/P100 protection at the lower cost — usually the 60923.

3M 60928 vs 60926

The difference here is breadth of gas coverage. The 60928 covers organic vapor and acid gas; the 3M 60926 adds ammonia, methylamine, and formaldehyde to the same P100 base. Buy the 60928 when your hazard is OV/AG only. Buy the 60926 when ammonia or formaldehyde is also present — the 60928 does not stop them.

3M 60928 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 or vapor. The 60928 adds organic-vapor and acid-gas sorbent on top of P100. Use the 2091 when your hazard is particulate only; use the 60928 when solvent vapor or acid gas is also present. A 2091 in a vapor environment leaves you unprotected against the vapor.

3M 60928 Quick Answers

What is the 3M 60928?

The 3M 60928 is a NIOSH-approved organic vapor / acid gas / P100 combination respirator cartridge for 3M bayonet half- and full-face respirators. It captures solvent vapor, acid gas, and at least 99.97% of oil and non-oil particles in one cartridge.

Is the 3M 60928 P100?

Yes. The magenta band on the 60928 indicates a P100 particulate layer, filtering at least 99.97% of oil and non-oil airborne particles in addition to its organic-vapor and acid-gas protection.

What is the 3M 60928 NIOSH color code?

The 60928 carries magenta (P100 particulate) over yellow (organic vapor and acid gas) NIOSH color bands, identifying it as an OV/AG/P100 combination cartridge.

Does the 3M 60928 protect against ammonia?

No. The 60928 does not protect against ammonia, methylamine, or formaldehyde. For those gases, choose the 3M 60926 multi-gas/P100 cartridge.

3M 60928 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 60928 Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 3M 60928 protect against?

The 60928 protects against organic-vapor solvents, acid gases (such as chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen fluoride, and chlorine dioxide), and particulates at P100 (99.97%) efficiency. It does not stop ammonia, formaldehyde, or carbon monoxide.

Does the 3M 60928 include a particulate filter?

Yes. The 60928 has a bonded P100 particulate layer, so it captures dust, fume, and mist in addition to gas and vapor — no separate filter or retainer is needed.

What respirators does the 3M 60928 fit?

The 60928 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 60928 and 60923?

Both are OV/AG/P100 combination cartridges in the same NIOSH class. The 60923 typically lists at a lower price, so for the same protection most buyers should compare current pricing and pack size and order the lower-cost option unless their program specifies the 60928.

Is the 3M 60928 good for spray painting?

Yes, if the coating gives off both solvent vapor and overspray — the organic-vapor layer stops the vapor and the P100 layer stops the particulate. If there is no acid gas present, the lower-cost 60921 (OV/P100) also covers spray painting.

Does the 3M 60928 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 60928 protect against formaldehyde?

No. The 60928 is not rated for formaldehyde. For formaldehyde, use the 3M 60926 multi-gas/P100 or the 3M 60925 formaldehyde/OV/P100 cartridge.

What is the NIOSH color code for the 3M 60928?

Magenta over yellow — magenta indicates P100 particulate protection and yellow indicates organic vapor plus acid gas.

How many 3M 60928 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 60928?

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/vapor breakthrough.

Can the 3M 60928 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 60928 only if solvent vapor or acid gas is also present.

Should I buy the 3M 60928 or a separate cartridge and filter?

The 60928 combines gas, vapor, and P100 protection in one housing, which is simpler than stacking an organic-vapor 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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