Dräger X-plore Multi-Gas P100 Cartridge (2-Pack) — OV/AG/HF/FM/CD/AM/MA/HS for X-plore 3300/3500/5500

What the Dräger X-plore Multi-Gas P100 Cartridge Protects Against

This is one of the broadest combination cartridges on the X-plore platform. Its sorbent bed carries a full multi-gas NIOSH rating — OV (organic vapor), AG (acid gas, such as chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and sulfur dioxide), HF (hydrogen fluoride), FM (formaldehyde), CD (chlorine dioxide), AM (ammonia), MA (methylamine), and HS (hydrogen sulfide) — and its bonded P100 filter captures at least 99.97% of oil and solid particulate. That breadth makes it a strong single-cartridge answer for chemical environments where several gas hazards, or an uncertain mix within the rating, appear alongside dust or mist. For a side-by-side of broad cartridges, see our best multi-gas P100 cartridge guide.

One clarification worth making: the CD in that string is chlorine dioxide, not carbon dioxide — carbon dioxide cannot be filtered by any cartridge. And "multi-gas" is not "every gas." This cartridge does not protect against carbon monoxide, which no air-purifying cartridge filters, and it is not a substitute for supplied air where oxygen or concentration is uncertain. If your only hazard is solvent vapor, the lighter X-plore OV/P100 cartridge is a better-matched, lower-cost pick; step up to this multi-gas version when the hazard list is genuinely broad.

Fit & Compatibility

The cartridge 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. It is not interchangeable with 3M, Honeywell/North, MSA, Moldex, or GVS facepieces — the bayonet geometry is Dräger-specific, and mixing brands voids the NIOSH approval. The 2-pack supplies one pair for a dual-cartridge mask, so install one on each side and change them together. If you need only particulate protection, the X-plore P100 filter is the lighter option on the same masks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the multi-gas designation OV/AG/HF/FM/CD/AM/MA/HS actually cover?

Each pair of letters is a NIOSH gas class: OV is organic vapor, AG is acid gas (such as chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and sulfur dioxide), HF is hydrogen fluoride, FM is formaldehyde, CD is chlorine dioxide, AM is ammonia, MA is methylamine, and HS is hydrogen sulfide. The P100 stage then captures at least 99.97% of oil and solid particulate. It is one of the broadest combination cartridges available for the X-plore platform.

Does "multi-gas" mean it protects against every gas, including carbon monoxide?

No. "Multi-gas" means the specific classes listed on the approval, not every possible gas. Critically, it does not protect against carbon monoxide — no air-purifying cartridge filters CO, which requires a supplied-air respirator or CO-specific system. And note CD stands for chlorine dioxide, not carbon dioxide; carbon dioxide is also not filterable by a cartridge. Always match the cartridge to a measured contaminant.

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 are running an X-plore facepiece before ordering.

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

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

How is a combination cartridge different from a gas-only or particulate-only filter?

A combination cartridge stacks a gas/vapor sorbent bed and a P100 particulate filter in one housing, so it handles both hazards at once — useful when you face vapor and dust or mist together. A gas-only cartridge or a particulate-only filter is lighter and cheaper when you face just one hazard — our P100 filter comparison covers particulate-only options. Choose combination when both are present.

When should I choose this multi-gas cartridge over a single-hazard cartridge?

Pick multi-gas when your environment has several gas hazards or an unknown mix within its rating, or when carrying one broad cartridge is simpler than stocking several. If you consistently face only one hazard — say organic vapor from solvents — a matched single-gas cartridge such as the X-plore OV/P100 is often cheaper and can last longer, as our multi-gas cartridge guide lays out. Broad coverage trades some economy for versatility.

How often do I replace the cartridge?

Follow a written change schedule based on your exposure, not your nose. Several of the covered gases — formaldehyde among them — have poor warning properties, so you cannot rely on smell to detect breakthrough. Replace the gas stage on schedule, replace the P100 stage when breathing resistance rises, and change sooner if you notice odor, taste, or irritation.

Does it protect against formaldehyde and hydrogen sulfide?

Formaldehyde (FM) and hydrogen sulfide (HS) are both in the cartridge's rating. Treat these with extra care: formaldehyde is a carcinogen with poor warning properties, and hydrogen sulfide is acutely toxic and deadens your sense of smell, so gas monitoring and a strict change schedule matter more than odor. For high H2S or oxygen-uncertain environments, confirm the approval label's provisions and consider a supplied-air respirator.

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

Yes. Any tight-fitting respirator used at work requires an OSHA fit test and a user seal check each time you put it on, and it will not seal over facial hair crossing the sealing surface. A cartridge only performs behind a sealed facepiece — a leak lets contaminated air bypass the filter.

Is this a 2-pack, and do I use both at once?

Yes — part 3703676 ships as a 2-pack, which is one pair. The X-plore 3300/3500 half masks and 5500 full face are dual-cartridge respirators, so you install one cartridge on each side and replace them together so both sides have equal service life.

Can I use it for spray painting or solvents?

Yes, the organic-vapor stage covers many paint solvents, and the P100 stage catches overspray, so it works for painting. If solvent vapor is your only hazard, the lighter, lower-cost X-plore OV/P100 cartridge is usually the better-matched choice; use the multi-gas version when you also face acid gas, ammonia, or the other listed hazards.

How should I store the cartridges between uses?

Store them sealed in an airtight bag, away from the contaminants they filter, and out of heat and direct sun. Leaving a cartridge open lets it passively load with vapor and shortens its service life. Note the date you first open each cartridge and factor it into your change schedule.

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

This is Dräger part 3703676, the multi-gas plus P100 combination cartridge. Dräger sells several X-plore cartridges — organic vapor only, particulate only, and different gas mixes — so match the part number and the OV/AG/HF/FM/CD/AM/MA/HS/P100 rating when reordering rather than relying on the word "combination" alone.