Moldex 4800N95 AirWave Respirator — Nuisance OV + SmartStrap
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Moldex 4800N95 AirWave Respirator — Nuisance OV + SmartStrap — NIOSH-Approved N95 Disposable Respirator
An air-purifying respirator filters air, it does not supply any. Under 29 CFR 1910.134 no air-purifying respirator may be worn in an atmosphere that is IDLH or oxygen-deficient (below 19.5% oxygen). Those conditions require a supplied-air respirator or an SCBA, and no filter or cartridge rating changes that.
Moldex 4800N95 AirWave Respirator — Nuisance OV + SmartStrap tops off the AirWave SmartStrap N95 line by adding a nuisance-level organic vapor relief layer for light OV odor comfort — combining the AirWave cup's internal air channels, the SmartStrap self-adjusting headband, and OV nuisance odor relief in a single NIOSH N95 respirator for environments with dust plus light OV odors.
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The Moldex 4800N95 AirWave Respirator — Nuisance OV + SmartStrap is a NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator from Moldex, listed on the NIOSH Certified Equipment List. Read the complete disposable respirator guide to compare NIOSH filter classes before ordering.
Key Features — 4800N95
- NIOSH N95 filtration plus nuisance organic vapor relief layer for light OV odor comfort
- AirWave cup with internal air channels for improved exhaled air routing and comfort
- SmartStrap self-adjusting headband — one-motion don/doff for high-frequency reentry
- Nuisance OV layer reduces odor discomfort at low concentrations — NOT for IDLH vapor hazards
- Soft foam nose seal and adjustable nose clip for all-day comfort
Pros
- Three features: AirWave + SmartStrap + nuisance OV
- Fastest don/doff in the nuisance-relief N95 line
- NIOSH N95 verified protection
- Good for light OV odor + dust environments
Cons
- Nuisance OV = odor comfort only, not vapor protection
- No exhalation valve
- Premium price for three feature set
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Moldex |
| Model | 4800N95 |
| NIOSH Class | N95 |
| Exhalation Valve | No |
| Nuisance Relief | Yes — OV nuisance relief |
| Shell Shape | AirWave contoured cup |
| Headstraps | SmartStrap (self-adjusting) |
| Pack Size | 10/Box |
Typical Applications
- Environments with dust + light solvent or OV odor; see nuisance-relief respirators
- Auto body and paint prep with light odor; browse all N95 respirators
- Manufacturing areas with light cleaning solvent smell alongside particulate hazards
- Read our disposable respirator guide on nuisance vs chemical protection limits
Hazard Coverage — Moldex 4800N95 AirWave Respirator — Nuisance OV + SmartStrap
The Moldex 4800N95 AirWave Respirator — Nuisance OV + SmartStrap is NIOSH-approved under 42 CFR 84 Subpart K for non-oil-based particulates at ≥95% efficiency. Approved hazards include construction and masonry dust, pollen, mold spores, smoke particulates, grain and wood dust, and certain biological aerosols. The 4800N95 is NOT rated for oil-based particles — spray paint mist, cutting fluid aerosols, and lubricant mist degrade N-class electret media faster than rated. For oil environments choose an R95 (oil-resistant, one shift) or P100 (oil-proof). Compare classes in our N95 vs P100 guide and the complete disposable respirator guide.
Nuisance-relief note: The OV nuisance layer on this mask reduces odor discomfort at very low concentrations only — it is not rated chemical protection. Browse all nuisance-relief respirators.
Compare 4800N95 vs 4600N95 vs 4200N95
| Model | Filter | Valve | Pack | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4800N95 (this page) | N95 | No | This product | |
| 4600N95 | N95 | No | 10/Box | No nuisance OV layer |
| 4200N95 | N95 | No | 10/Box | No SmartStrap, no OV |
| M4600N95 | N95 | No | 10/Box | Black, no nuisance OV |
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Brand / Vendor
Moldex
Model / SKU
4800N95
Product Type
Disposable Respirator
Price
$82.49 (Amazon)
Rating
4.4 / 5 — 90 Amazon ratings
Availability
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★★★★☆4.4 / 5· 90 ratings on Amazon
★★★★★
Great!
Surprisingly comfortable and easy to wear. I didn’t do a fit test, but it felt like the seal around my face was good. These were purchased to wear for a medical test in which no metal can be on me. They look super awkward, but oh well. Trying not to become more disabled, so looks are less important.
Verified Purchaser · May 28, 20 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★☆
Overall great but a few quibbles
Thanks to the strap, easy to put on tighten, as well as loosen and hang around the neck. Reusable for weeks on end. Carbon layer supposedly helps reduce OV odors. I do notice much less of most annoying smells when I'm wearing it - including the infamous constant stench of my city's public transport. However, I often notice this mask has a smell of its own - and this includes new masks, not just used ones - which has a slightly "cheesy" quality (for lack of a better way to describe it that currently comes to mind). This is despite leaving it aired out for days. Secondly, it seems to not do much for the smell of tobacco smoke (which I absolutely detest) from cigarettes/cigars and was one of my primary reasons for getting this mask. I can even easily catch the odor of tobacco smoke from smokers at the other end of the block if it's riding downwind. That said, I'm sure the mask is doing its job of filtering out the vast majority of harmful particles. My final quip is that it's not foldable like the BNX H95B, so I can't put it in my pants pocket. But for an N95, that's a lot to ask for, and is not the standard, so it's more a pro of the BNX instead of a real con of the Moldex 4800, not to mention the Moldex 4800 in theory provides slightly more protection due to its carbon layer. Overall, I would continue buying this for now.
Verified Purchaser · March 24, · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
Good filtration
Filters well, comfortable, easier to breathe through, lasts
Verified Purchaser · May 31, 20 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
Worked well
I was very glad I had this mask on a recent airplane flight. A woman across the aisle coughed and hacked off and on during the four-hour flight. My glasses did not fog up, and the mask was fairly comfortable and I believe quite effective. I only took it off long enough to drink and eat.
Verified Purchaser · March 7, 2 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
no way to adjust nosebridge, leaves a big gap around my nose. (EDIT: this is easily fixed)
the fatal flaw here is that without a nosebridge adjustment as with a metal plate, there is a large gap around my nose. this is unacceptable for obvious reasons.EDIT: a small piece of cotton with micropore taped to the underside of the nose bridge completely fixes the issue. now it's the best mask again with the best breathability and removes some odors.
Verified Purchaser · March 10, · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
Poor product
I have been wearing this exact mask 4800 airwave for years now and I received two boxes of these and they fit way different from past ones and the material is way thinner around the nose area.
Verified Purchaser · September · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★☆☆☆☆
IT WORKS GREAT…. but NOT worth the pain or money.
It is actually awesome! The absolute best breathing mask I have ever had….. but, the rubber gasket that goes around your face gets miserably hot and gross feeling.I bought these expensive things because I wanted my son, employees & customers protected while inside their houses. My son was wearing one of these masks & kept telling me how miserable it was but I thought he was just being dramatic. About an hour or so in he took it off and said he was sorry but he can’t wear them. I was mad, I bought these “premium” masks & there not going to get used. Well then I got to experience it. I didn’t last 5 minutes. I tore out the rubber seal to try and make it bearable. It sort of worked, but then it tore (obviously, not meant to have that rubber ring of misery removed)I suggest steering clear of these wretched things….. unless you work in a freezer.If you think I am being annoying & whiney with this review then please, I implore you to not listen to me and by as many as you can. You’ll show me!!!
Verified Purchaser · August 8, · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★☆
These are good N95 masks
They are a bit expensive.Have used them many times, I will use one max 8hrs and usually will rotate them (they last many uses), the elastic is adjustable and the fit is good.I have been exposed multiple times while wearing them, and so far I have not tested +.By far the best masks available.
Verified Purchaser · March 26, · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
The gold standard N95 mask
Pro:Relatively comfortableRelatively easy to breathe through due to its large wavy surface areaContains no metalAdjustable cloth-wrapped strapsCharcoal layerUSA-made in Culver City CASoft cloth-like liner where it contacts your skinLasts about 3-4 weeks of daily useCon:Kinda pricey (but cheaper than the copay for an ICU bed LOL)It's still a mask and isn't totally fun to wear (but you won't find a better one)
Verified Purchaser · February 5 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
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