Dräger X-plore OV/P100 Combination Cartridge (2-Pack) — Organic Vapor + P100 for X-plore 3300/3500/5500

What the Dräger X-plore OV/P100 Combination Cartridge Protects Against

This is a focused, two-hazard combination cartridge on the X-plore platform. Its sorbent bed carries an organic vapor (OV) rating — solvents, many paint and coating vapors, and similar organic chemicals — and its bonded P100 filter captures at least 99.97% of oil and solid particulate. That's a common real-world pairing: spray painting, coating work, and solvent-handling tasks where overspray and vapor show up together. For solvent-specific guidance, see our best respirator cartridge for solvents guide, and for the gas-vs-particulate distinction, organic vapor vs P100.

One clarification worth making up front: this is the narrower of Dräger's two X-plore combination cartridges. It does not cover acid gas, ammonia, methylamine, hydrogen fluoride, formaldehyde, chlorine dioxide, or hydrogen sulfide — those hazards need the broader X-plore Multi-Gas P100 Cartridge instead. And like any air-purifying cartridge, it does not filter carbon monoxide or supply oxygen. If your hazard assessment shows only organic vapor and particulate, this cartridge is the better-matched, lower-cost choice; if the gas list is broader, step up rather than assume this one covers it. See our best multi-gas P100 cartridge guide for that comparison.

Fit & Compatibility

This cartridge uses Dräger's own quarter-turn bayonet connection — align the indicator marks and give it a quarter turn to lock in place. It fits the Dräger X-plore 3300 and 3500 half-mask respirators and the X-plore 5500 full-face respirator, and nothing else — the Dräger slot system is not interchangeable with 3M, Honeywell/North, MSA, Moldex, or GVS connections, so keep the cartridge and facepiece the same brand to preserve the NIOSH approval and the seal. It ships as a 2-pack (one pair) for a dual-cartridge mask.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the OV/P100 designation cover?

OV is organic vapor — solvents, many paint and coating vapors, and similar organic chemicals — and P100 is a particulate filter stage that captures at least 99.97% of oil and solid particles. Together they cover a common combination: solvent vapor plus dust, fume, or overspray in one cartridge.

Does this cartridge protect against acid gas, ammonia, or formaldehyde?

No. This is the narrower OV/P100 cartridge — it is not rated for acid gas, ammonia, methylamine, hydrogen fluoride, formaldehyde, chlorine dioxide, or hydrogen sulfide. For that broader coverage, Dräger's X-plore Multi-Gas P100 Cartridge (part 3703676) is the correct part; don't assume this cartridge handles those hazards.

Which respirators does this cartridge fit?

It uses Dräger's quarter-turn bayonet connection and fits the Dräger X-plore 3300 and 3500 half-mask respirators and the X-plore 5500 full-face respirator. The 2-pack supplies one pair for a dual-cartridge mask. Confirm you're running an X-plore facepiece before ordering.

Is this cartridge compatible with 3M, Honeywell, MSA, or GVS masks?

No. Dräger's bayonet connection is not interchangeable with 3M, Honeywell/North, MSA, Moldex, or GVS Elipse mounts. Keep the cartridge and facepiece the same brand so the NIOSH approval stays valid — mixing brands voids the approval and can compromise the seal.

How is this different from a particulate-only filter?

A particulate-only filter like the X-plore P100 stops dust, fume, and mist but has no gas protection. This combination cartridge adds an organic-vapor sorbent bed ahead of the same P100 stage, so it handles solvent vapor and particulate together — pick it when both hazards are present, not just one.

When should I choose this over the multi-gas cartridge?

Choose the OV/P100 cartridge when organic vapor and particulate are genuinely your only hazards — it's lighter on the wallet and matched to that specific exposure. Step up to the Dräger X-plore Multi-Gas P100 Cartridge only if your hazard assessment shows additional gases like acid gas, ammonia, or hydrogen fluoride are also present.

Is it good for spray painting and solvent work?

Yes — the organic-vapor stage covers many paint and coating solvents, and the P100 stage catches overspray and particulate, which is the classic use case for this exact combination. Confirm your specific solvents and any other airborne hazards against the safety data sheet before relying on it.

How often should I replace the cartridge?

Follow a written change schedule based on your actual exposure rather than your nose — some organic vapors have poor warning properties. Replace the organic-vapor stage on schedule, replace when breathing resistance rises from the P100 stage loading with particulate, and change immediately if you notice odor, taste, or irritation.

Do I need a fit test and a clean-shaven face to use it?

Yes. Any tight-fitting respirator used at work requires an OSHA fit test and a user seal check each time it's worn, and it will not seal properly over facial hair crossing the sealing surface. The cartridge only works behind a sealed facepiece — a leak lets contaminated air bypass the filter entirely.

Is this a 2-pack, and do I install both cartridges?

Yes — part 3703677 ships as a 2-pack, one pair. The X-plore 3300/3500 half masks and 5500 full face are dual-cartridge respirators, so install one cartridge on each side and replace them together so both sides have equal service life.

How should I store the cartridges between uses?

Store them sealed in an airtight bag, away from the vapors they're meant to filter, and out of heat and direct sunlight. Leaving a cartridge exposed to air lets it passively absorb vapor and shortens its usable service life — note the date you first open each cartridge and factor it into your change schedule.

What's the part number, and how do I reorder the right one?

This is Dräger part 3703677, the organic-vapor plus P100 combination cartridge. Dräger sells several X-plore cartridges with different gas ratings — match this exact part number and the OV/P100 designation when reordering rather than assuming any "combination cartridge" from the line is interchangeable.