This disposable N95 particulate respirator
features the proprietary 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve and helps provide
comfortable, reliable worker respiratory protection. It is ideally
suited for hot/dusty work settings that require long periods of wear.
3M™ Particulate Respirator 8511, N95 is a
disposable particulate respirator that is designed to help provide
reliable respiratory protection of at least 95 percent filtration
efficiency against certain non oil based particles. The respirator is
designed for use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding,
sweeping, sawing, bagging, or other dusty operations. This respirator
can also help reduce inhalation exposures to certain airborne biological
particles (examples: mold, Bacillus anthracis, Mycobacterium
tuberculosis), but cannot eliminate the risk of contracting infection,
illness, or disease. Soft inner material provides added comfort while
the cup shape design makes the respirator spacious and durable. Braided
headbands and an adjustable M noseclip helps provide a custom and secure
seal. The respirator incorporates 3M’s proprietary technology with
advanced electrostatically charged microfiber filter media designed for
ease of breathing. This respirator is compatible with a variety of
protective eyewear and hearing protection.
Fitted with a 3M Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve, this respirator is ideally
suited for work situations involving heat, humidity, or long periods of
wear. The proprietary 3M Cool Flow valve is designed to release hot,
humid exhaled breath quickly, helping to prevent an unpleasant build up
of heat inside the facepiece a significant cause of discomfort to
respirator wearers. The Cool Flow valve’s efficiency in keeping
breathing cool and comfortable has been demonstrated through testing*:
the atmosphere inside a respirator with a Cool Flow valve is on average
7.5°F cooler than the similar product without the valve. This makes Cool
Flow valve respirators ideal for long periods of wear, especially where
conditions are hot, humid or physically demanding. *Testing conducted
in a 3M laboratory. Testing protocol, data generation and conclusions
were reviewed and approved by an expert from The University of Minnesota
One Size.