{"product_id":"msa-meta-detectable-corded-foam-ear-plugs-metal","title":"MSA Metal Detectable Corded Foam Earplugs — NRR 29, 10012296","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 14px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e — WC Safety Review of the MSA Metal Detectable Corded Foam Earplug, built for contamination-critical work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team, based on published MSA specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMSA Metal Detectable\u003c\/strong\u003e Corded Foam Earplugs (10012296) are disposable foam plugs rated NRR 29 dB to ANSI S3.19, with metal- and X-ray-detectable components so a plug that accidentally reaches a production line can be caught by detection equipment. They are built for food processing, pharmaceutical, and pulp-and-paper work where product contamination is as critical as hearing protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CJHQ9KDM?tag=wcsafetyhear-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ffd814;color:#0f1111;padding:12px 22px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #fcd200;\"\u003eCHECK PRICE ON AMAZON →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detectable-ear-plugs\" title=\"metal detectable ear plugs collection\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ff9800;color:#000;padding:12px 22px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;\"\u003eSHOP METAL DETECTABLE EAR PLUGS →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#9e9e9e;font-size:0.85em;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs an Amazon Associate, WC Safety earns from qualifying purchases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MSA Metal Detectable plug protects product and hearing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a food or pharmaceutical plant, a foreign object in the line is a recall waiting to happen — so hearing protection has to solve two problems at once. This MSA plug does: high-attenuation disposable foam for the ears, plus metal- and X-ray-detectable components so a lost plug is caught by the detection equipment those facilities already run. The cord keeps the pair together and a dropped plug retrievable. As \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detectable-ear-plugs\" title=\"metal detectable ear plugs collection\"\u003emetal detectable ear plugs\u003c\/a\u003e go, this is the contamination-control pick, and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-metal-detectable-ear-plugs\" title=\"best metal detectable ear plugs guide\"\u003emetal-detectable guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-nrr-noise-reduction-rating-explained\" title=\"what is NRR guide\"\u003eNRR explainer\u003c\/a\u003e cover the category. It is the plug for lines that cannot risk a foreign object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a2520;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eSafety first:\u003c\/strong\u003e the specification lists \u003cstrong\u003eNRR 29\u003c\/strong\u003e, though the listing title shows a different figure — confirm the exact NRR on the product page. Whatever the number, it is a lab rating and \u003cstrong\u003ereal-world attenuation\u003c\/strong\u003e is lower unless you roll the foam down tightly, insert it deep, and hold it while it expands; a shallow fit sharply cuts protection. The detectable feature is contamination control, not extra attenuation, and a cord can be a snag hazard near rotating machinery. Match the plug to your measured noise with the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-95-hearing-conservation\" title=\"OSHA 1910.95 hearing conservation guide\"\u003eOSHA 1910.95 guide\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/when-do-you-need-hearing-protection\" title=\"when do you need hearing protection guide\"\u003ewhen-do-you-need-hearing-protection guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the MSA Metal Detectable listing documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the published specs: disposable \u003cstrong\u003efoam\u003c\/strong\u003e plugs; \u003cstrong\u003eNRR 29\u003c\/strong\u003e to ANSI S3.19; \u003cstrong\u003emetal- and X-ray-detectable\u003c\/strong\u003e components; a \u003cstrong\u003ecorded\u003c\/strong\u003e pair; and food, pharma, and pulp-and-paper positioning. These are true \u003cem\u003emetal detectable earplugs\u003c\/em\u003e and genuine \u003cem\u003ecorded foam earplugs\u003c\/em\u003e — high-attenuation \u003cem\u003edisposable earplugs\u003c\/em\u003e for contamination control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the MSA Metal Detectable compares to other ear plugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor banded plugs, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6506-jazz-band-hearing-protection-banded-banded-earplugs\" title=\"Moldex Jazz Band earplugs\"\u003eMoldex Jazz Band\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pyramex-bp3000-banded-earplugs\" title=\"Pyramex BP3000 earplugs\"\u003ePyramex BP3000\u003c\/a\u003e, foam-pod \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pip-267-hpb410-banded-earplugs\" title=\"PIP 267 earplugs\"\u003ePIP 267-HPB410 (NRR 24)\u003c\/a\u003e, or hi-vis \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sellstrom-s23430-banded-earplugs\" title=\"Sellstrom S23430 earplugs\"\u003eSellstrom S23430 (NRR 25)\u003c\/a\u003e; and for over-ear protection, the passive \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pyramex-pm3010-earmuff\" title=\"Pyramex PM3010 earmuff\"\u003ePyramex PM3010 (NRR 27)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-mx-6-over-the-head-earmuffs-blackgreen-large-6130\" title=\"Moldex MX-6 earmuffs\"\u003eMoldex MX-6\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-foam-ear-plugs\" title=\"best foam ear plugs guide\"\u003efoam plugs guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/foam-vs-reusable-ear-plugs\" title=\"foam vs reusable ear plugs guide\"\u003efoam-vs-reusable guide\u003c\/a\u003e help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right hearing protection for your noise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlugs, muffs, and doubling up all have a place. For the full range, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hearing-protection\" title=\"hearing protection collection\"\u003ehearing protection collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-hearing-protection\" title=\"best hearing protection guide\"\u003ebest hearing protection guide\u003c\/a\u003e; for banded convenience, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banded-ear-plugs\" title=\"banded ear plugs collection\"\u003ebanded ear plugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e; for corded options, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corded-ear-plugs\" title=\"corded ear plugs collection\"\u003ecorded ear plugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/corded-vs-cordless-ear-plugs\" title=\"corded vs cordless ear plugs guide\"\u003ecorded-vs-cordless guide\u003c\/a\u003e; and for over-ear, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ear-muffs\" title=\"ear muffs collection\"\u003eear muffs collection\u003c\/a\u003e plus the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/ear-plugs-vs-ear-muffs\" title=\"ear plugs vs ear muffs guide\"\u003eplugs-vs-muffs guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits by job and crew orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detectable MSA plug suits food processing, pharmaceutical, and pulp-and-paper lines where contamination control and hearing protection both matter — compare the highest ratings with the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/highest-nrr-ear-plugs\" title=\"highest NRR ear plugs guide\"\u003ehighest-NRR guide\u003c\/a\u003e. In a HACCP or GMP program the detectable feature is often a documented control, not just a convenience, so keeping a single detectable SKU across the plant simplifies audits and reduces the chance an ordinary plug slips onto the line. Roll down and insert deep for full protection, and discard soiled plugs rather than reuse them. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MSA Safety","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44142940422232,"sku":null,"price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/41TV6ZvJ8QL._SL500.jpg?v=1779749794","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/msa-meta-detectable-corded-foam-ear-plugs-metal","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}