What color chemical cartridge is used for organic vapor?

The cartridge/filter is NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) approved for environments containing certain organic vapors and non-oil and oil particulates. The cartridge/filter has been assigned the color code “Magenta/Black” in the NIOSH system.

What chemicals does an organic vapor cartridge protect against?

North Organic Vapor & Acid Gas Cartridge N75003 North Organic Vapor plus Acid Gas respirator cartridge. Protects against chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen flouride, chlorine dioxide, formaldehyde, and more.

What is organic vapor cartridge?

Each cartridge contains granulated charcoal that is treated to absorb organic vapors from the air passing through as you inhale. Used mainly to protect against solvents, such as those in oil-based paints. Others would include paint thinner, lacquer thinner, turpentine and fuel vapors.

Are P100 filters good for paint fumes?

For the lead fumes I suggest using a P100 (HEPA) filter such as the 3M 2091 Particulate Filter or the 3M 7093 P100 HEPA filter. P100 and N100 filters are rated for this application. Lower rated (N95) filters will not stop these dangerous and toxic substances.

Are organic vapor filters N95?

Use this N95 particulate respirator in environments where organic vapors are present, this respirator provides at least 95% filtration efficiency for particles. Safe in areas where organic level concentration is below OSHA PEL.

What respirator do I need for chemicals?

Required Respirator Air-purifying half-mask or full-facepiece respirator equipped with approved butadiene or organic vapor cartridges or canisters. Cartridges or canisters shall be replaced every 3 hours. (3) Continuous-flow supplied-air respirator equipped with a hood or helmet.

How long do organic vapor cartridges last?

6 months
Replace both the 3M™ Gas & Vapour Cartridge Filters: Once opened, maximum use time is 6 months (even if not used). The carbon will absorb contaminants from the general environment. When contaminant can be detected by smell or taste. Or in accordance with your established Filter Change Schedule.

What is better P95 or P100?

The difference between the P95 and the P100 is the protection level, P95 has a 95% minimum filter efficiency in removing particulates, while the P100 has a 99.97% minimum filter efficiency in removing particulates.