In reviewing the 3M particulate filters, some part numbers that come to mind are 3M162512-ND (2091), 3M158630-ND (2096), and 3M162513-ND (2097). These are typically used with a product like the 3M 6200 half face respirator, but there are various other respirator masks that these can be used with as well. We typically will list the recommended masks in the For Use With area when looking through the product’s page:
- Note: Example from 2097’s product page
Applications
3M recommends using these types of filters for the following applications, based on the information from the datasheets of each part number:
Technical Document Location: 3M Filters 2000 Series Technical Document
Efficiency of the Filters
Defining the efficiency of a filter determines how well the filter can remove the contaminants from the air effectively. Filter efficiency is usually measured against a certain standard, like the MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) standard.
These filters have a high filtration efficiency (minimum of 99.97% filter efficiency), protecting against the harmful chemicals that are associated with the applications listed above. It is recommended to review the datasheet to make sure certain filters meet the efficiency required for your intended use and verifying if the filter will work with the respected application.
Datasheet Links
3M162512-ND (2091) - 2091 Filter Datasheet (188.4 KB)
3M158630-ND (2096) - 2096 Filter Datasheet (262.6 KB)
3M162513-ND (2097) - 2097 Filter Datasheet (252.8 KB)