Gerson G95P P95 Filter Pads for Gerson Cartridges, 5 Pair/Box

The Gerson G95P is a NIOSH-approved P95 snap-on filter pad designed to add particulate filtration to Gerson reusable respirator cartridges. Sold in boxes of 5 pairs (10 individual pads) at per box — approximately per pair — the G95P allows Gerson cartridge respirator users to convert an organic vapor or OV/AG cartridge into a combination particulate-plus-chemical cartridge system without replacing the cartridge itself. The G95P is the correct specification when air monitoring confirms P95 particulate efficiency is sufficient for the concurrent particulate hazard alongside the chemical vapor protection provided by the underlying Gerson cartridge. For the complete filter and cartridge selection, see the respirator filters and cartridges collection.

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gerson g95p p95 filter pads for gerson cartridges — what the listing actually specifies

Construction and Filtration

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.

The G95P filter pad uses electrostatically charged synthetic fiber filter media rated at P95-class efficiency — 95% minimum efficiency against both oil-based and non-oil-based particulate aerosols. The "P" designation confirms the media is oil-proof and appropriate for environments with oil-containing aerosols (metalworking fluids, mist, oil-based particulate) where the non-oil-proof "N" class (N95) degrades in efficiency with oil aerosol exposure. The snap-on design attaches the filter pad to the face of a compatible Gerson cartridge, positioning the P95 media as the outer filtration stage so the inhalation airstream passes through the particulate layer before reaching the chemical sorbent in the underlying cartridge. This configuration provides simultaneous P95 particulate and OV or OV/AG protection in a single installed unit without stacking separate filter and cartridge components. Each box contains 5 pairs (10 pads); individual pads are replaced at each cartridge change-out or when filter loading increases breathing resistance. The G95P pads are compatible with Gerson reusable respirator cartridges; verify compatibility with the specific Gerson cartridge model in use before ordering.

Compliance and Ratings

The Gerson G95P is NIOSH-approved under 42 CFR Part 84, P95 class. P95 filtration achieves 95% efficiency against oil and non-oil particulates; it does not meet the P100 requirement (99.97% efficiency) mandated by OSHA substance-specific standards for lead (29 CFR 1910.1025, 1926.62), asbestos (29 CFR 1910.1001, 1926.1101), cadmium (29 CFR 1910.1027), arsenic (29 CFR 1910.1018), and MDA (29 CFR 1910.1050). For Gerson cartridge users in environments where these OSHA-regulated carcinogens are present, a P100-class filter element must be specified in place of the G95P. For environments where the particulate hazard is general process dust, welding fume, or other materials not subject to P100-specific OSHA requirements, P95 efficiency is acceptable when confirmed by the hazard assessment and air monitoring data. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 fit testing, medical evaluation, and written respiratory protection program requirements apply before deploying any tight-fitting respirator with these filter pads. The particulate filtration protection level of the installed system is determined by the G95P; the chemical protection level is determined by the underlying Gerson cartridge. Both components must be NIOSH-approved for the hazards present.

Performance Assessment

The G95P's value proposition is additive particulate protection for Gerson cartridge users who have already selected a Gerson OV or OV/AG cartridge for the chemical vapor hazard and need to address a concurrent particulate hazard without switching to a full combination cartridge system. At approximately per pair (5 pairs per box at, the G95P adds P95 particulate coverage to an existing Gerson cartridge at low incremental cost per cartridge change-out cycle. The key operational consideration is change-out sequencing: the G95P pad is the outermost filtration element and will load with particulate during use, eventually increasing breathing resistance before the underlying chemical cartridge reaches end of service life. In high-particulate environments, G95P pads may require replacement more frequently than cartridge change-out intervals, adding to total per-use cost. The P95 efficiency ceiling requires confirmation against the particulate hazard profile: environments generating OSHA-regulated carcinogen dust (lead, asbestos, cadmium) mandate P100 efficiency regardless of cartridge type, and the G95P does not satisfy that requirement. Availability at time of import is AVAILABLE_DATE — a specific ship date rather than immediate stock; verify current availability and lead time before ordering for scheduled operations. For Gerson cartridge users in environments where only chemical vapor protection is needed and no particulate hazard is present, the G95P adds unnecessary filter resistance and is not required.

Strengths

• P95 particulate protection — NIOSH-approved 95% efficiency against oil and non-oil aerosols; oil-proof P-class media suitable for metalworking and oil-mist environments
• Snap-on integration — attaches directly to compatible Gerson cartridges; converts OV or OV/AG cartridge to combination P95+chemical system without separate filter bank
• Box-quantity economy — 5 pairs (10 pads) per box at; approximately per pair for incremental particulate coverage
• Flexible replacement cycle — pads replaced independently of cartridge change-out; high-particulate environments can replace pads more frequently while retaining cartridges

Limitations

• P95, not P100 — does not meet OSHA P100 requirement for lead, asbestos, cadmium, arsenic, or MDA environments; those substances require P100-class filtration
• AVAILABLE_DATE status — not in immediate stock at time of import; verify current availability and lead time before scheduling supply around this SKU
• Gerson cartridge compatibility required — G95P pads require compatible Gerson reusable cartridges; not usable as standalone filters or with non-Gerson respirator platforms
• Pad loading in high-particulate environments — filter pads accumulate particulate independently of cartridge service life; high-dust environments may require pad replacement before cartridge end-of-service-life, increasing total operating cost
• Sold per box — one purchase = 5 pairs (10 pads); ordering in box quantities required

Recommended Use Cases

The Gerson G95P is appropriate for workers using Gerson reusable cartridge respirators in environments where a concurrent particulate hazard requires P95 filtration alongside the chemical vapor protection already provided by the installed Gerson cartridge: metalworking operations generating both solvent vapor and oil-containing metalworking fluid mist; woodworking and finishing environments with wood dust alongside OV from solvent-based coatings; general manufacturing environments with process dust and low-level organic vapor where P95 efficiency is confirmed sufficient by hazard assessment. When the particulate hazard includes OSHA-regulated carcinogens — lead dust from pre-1978 paint disturbance, asbestos-containing material disturbance, cadmium fume from welding or brazing — P100 filtration is required and the G95P does not satisfy that standard; a P100-rated filter element must be specified for those applications. For Gerson cartridge users where only chemical vapor protection is required and no particulate co-hazard is present, the G95P is unnecessary and the underlying Gerson cartridge is sufficient. For non-Gerson P95 filter options in the Secure Click platform, see the respirator filters and cartridges collection.

Verdict

The Gerson G95P delivers NIOSH-approved P95 snap-on particulate filtration for Gerson cartridge respirators — 5 pairs per box at (approximately per pair). It is the correct Gerson-platform specification for adding P95 particulate coverage to an existing OV or OV/AG Gerson cartridge when confirmed P95 efficiency is sufficient for the concurrent particulate hazard. For environments requiring P100, a P100-rated filter must be specified. AVAILABLE_DATE — confirm stock and lead time before ordering. For the full filter and cartridge selection, see the respirator filters and cartridges collection.

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