3M 9914 Valved Nuisance Odour Respirator FFP1

The 3M™ Speciality Disposable Respirator 9914 provides lightweight, effective, comfortable and hygienic respiratory FFP2 protection against dust, mist and nuisance level organic vapours.

Reliable and effective FFP2 breathing protection against dusts, mists and organic vapours, with 3M™ Speciality Particulate Respirator 9914. It features an activated carbon layer that provides relief against nuisance level odours.

The 9914 is lightweight, cup shaped design is sturdy and collapse resistant, and the soft inner face seal, convex shape, nose clip and twin strapping helps to provide a comfortable fit across a broad range of face shapes.

The 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve helps reduce heat build-up so you can stay comfortable, even in hot and humid conditions, and the braided, colour coded headbands make identification quick and easy: blue for FFP2 (NPF 12).

Designed to work well with 3M Eyewear and Hearing Protection products.

Features and Benefits

• Speciality disposable FFP1 speciality respirator offering reliable, effective protection against dust, mist and nuisance level organic vapours
• Activated carbon layer provides relief from nuisance level organic vapours (below TLV)
• Robust shell and cup design conforms well to most face shapes and sizes and is collapse resistant
• 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve reduces heat and moisture build-up to offer workers comfortable protection - even in hot and humid conditions
• Maximum usage level: Up to 4 x TLV for Particulates; below TLV for organic vapours
• Braided headbands are coloured for easy identification: Blue for FFP2
• Comfortable, lightweight off-the-face design
• Good fit over a wide range of face sizes provided by convex shape, nose clip and twin-strap design

Applications

Disposable respirator masks are used when there may be harmful particulates in the atmosphere such as dust. They protect the wearer by filtering air before it can be breathed in through the nose and mouth. The protective equipment can be used with differently rated filters depending on the challenges of the environment. Disposable face masks are a common and effective solution to respiratory protection suitable for a variety of tasks, such as;

• Carpentry and construction
• Decorating and DIY
• Laboratory and manufacturing

How long does a does a disposable respirator last?

These respirators generally will last about 8 hours or when it becomes too difficult to breath.

Is there any difference between a FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 protection?

As part of the EN 149:2001 standard it has designated into three ratings. FFP3 offers the highest protection compared to FFP2 and FFP1.

FFP1
This protects against low levels of dust, as well as solid and liquid aerosols. They filter at least 80% of the particles, with a maximum leakage amount of 25%. Used within the construction or food processing industry.

FFP2
This protects against moderate levels of dust, as well as solid and liquid aerosols. They provide higher protection than the FFP1. They filter at least 94% of the particles, with a maximum leakage amount of 11%. Used within the metal, medical and mining also the construction industry for plastering and sanding tasks.

FFP3
This protects against high levels of dust, as well as solid and liquid aerosols. They provide higher protection than the FFP1. They filter at least 99% of the particles, with a maximum leakage amount of 5%. Used within the medical and chemistry industry.

Why Choose 3M?

3M are a trusted name in personal protection equipment, providing a variety of solutions for health and safety compliance over a range of industrial applications. Their selection of respiratory protection equipment ranges from disposable face masks to full air-powered respirators, to ensure worker safety in all kinds of environments where airborne particulates might be a concern. When it comes to PPE, 3M is a brand you can rely on.