Honeywell North Full Face Mask Respirator

Three Decisions. Eight Models. One Honeywell North Full-Face Respirator for Every Exposure.

NIOSH TC-14C | APF 50 | North Bayonet Cartridge | ANSI Z87.1 Integrated Eye Protection | Fit Test Required

The North 760008AS is the best Honeywell North full-face respirator overall — premium silicone facepiece, integrated ANSI Z87.1 polycarbonate lens, and a small fit geometry that passes fit testing for a broader range of workers than the M/L 760008A. For budget programs or high-headcount facilities, the North 54001 and 54001S deliver the same NIOSH TC-14C approval and APF 50 in a TPE facepiece at a fraction of the silicone cost. Three decisions determine which of these eight models fits your program: facepiece material (silicone 7600 vs. TPE 5400), size (S vs. M/L), and lens configuration (standard polycarbonate vs. integrated welding lens). All eight models accept every North 75-series cartridge and filter without adapters.

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Quick Picks — All 8 North Full-Face Models at a Glance

All eight models: NIOSH TC-14C | APF 50 | North bayonet dual cartridge | ANSI Z87.1 integrated eye protection | Fit test required before occupational use.

Decision 1 — Facepiece Material: 7600 Silicone or 5400 TPE?

The North 7600 series (760008AS, 760008A, 760008ASW, 760008AW) uses a soft silicone facepiece — superior UV stability, chemical resistance, and seal conformability over repeated industrial cleaning cycles. For workers wearing a full-face respirator every shift in chemical processing, confined space entry, or hazmat operations, silicone's service life advantage justifies the higher cost. The North 5400 series (54001S, 54001, 54001SW, 54001W) uses TPE at ~$60 less per unit — same NIOSH TC-14C, same APF 50, same North bayonet cartridges, lower facepiece longevity. For programs with periodic replacement schedules or budget constraints, the 5400 series delivers full APF 50 compliance at a lower entry cost.

Decision 2 — Lens Configuration: Standard or Welding?

Standard models (760008AS, 760008A, 54001S, 54001) use a clear polycarbonate lens rated to ANSI Z87.1 — suitable for chemical splash, dust, vapor, particulate, and most industrial environments. Welding models (760008ASW, 760008AW, 54001SW, 54001W) add an integrated shade-5 welding lens assembly that provides arc flash and UV/IR eye protection required for welding and cutting — a welding helmet and full-face respirator in a single unit. All standard and welding models use identical North bayonet cartridges; lens configuration is the only operative difference.

Decision 3 — Size: Small or Medium/Large?

Unlike the North half-mask series (which offers three sizes), the full-face 7600 and 5400 series use two fit ranges: M/L (760008A / 54001 / 760008AW / 54001W) for most adult workers, and S (760008AS / 54001S / 760008ASW / 54001SW) for workers with shorter face length or narrower cheekbones — commonly including many women workers and smaller-statured adults. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) requires a successful fit test before operational use regardless of size. Start with M/L for most workers; evaluate the small variants when M/L fails fit testing or when workers report seal discomfort at the chin or cheeks.

Upgrading from a Half-Mask: All Honeywell North half-mask and full-face respirators share the same North bayonet cartridge mount. If your workers currently use the North 770030 or 550030 half-mask and need to step up to APF 50 — for higher exposure concentrations, eye protection requirements, or Class I asbestos compliance — the transition requires only a new facepiece. Every N75001, N75003, N750014, 75FFP100, and N75021 cartridge transfers directly to the 760008A or 54001 without adapters or program changes.

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