3M 8822 Manual

8822 Respirator
Data Sheet
Main Features
The 3M 8822 respirator provides lightweight, effective,
comfortable and hygienic respiratory protection against
dusts and mists. The convex shape, twin strap design, foam
nose seal and steel nose clip ensure a good face seal over a
range of face sizes. The unique valve and collapse resistant
shell offer durable, comfortable protection particularly in
hot and humid conditions. The 3M 8822 is exempt from
costly time
consuming maintenance requirements. The 3M 8822 is
quite literally "maintenance-free".
Applications
• Iron and Steel Foundries
• Shipbuilding/Ship Repairing • Pharmaceuticals
• Potteries
• Brick Fire Clay and
Refractory Materials
• Construction
Approvals
• The 3M 8822 has been shown to meet the Basic Safety
Requirements under Article 10 and 11B of the European
Community Directive 89/686.
• Meets the performance requirements of the European
Standard for filtering facepiece dust respirators
EN149:2001 FFP2
• Is suitable for use under COSHH, CAW, CLAW and IRR
• The product is CE-marked.
Materials
The following materials are used in the production of this
product:
• Straps -
• Nose-clip -
• Filter -
• Nose foam -
• Valve -
Weight: 13 g
• Base Metal Manufacture
• Agriculture
• Foodstuffs e.g. Bagging and
Powdered Additives
• Powdered Chemicals
Natural Rubber
Steel
Polypropylene
Polyurethane
Polypropylene/Polyisoprene
Standards
The product has been tested to the NEW European Norm
EN149:2001 and has met the requirements of category
FFP2 in this standard.
The main performance tests in this standard are:
• Filter Penetration
• Total Inward Leakage
• Flammability
• Breathing Resistance
• Performance
The 8822 is at least 92% efficient against fine dusts, water
based and non-volatile liquid aerosols down to 0.5 micron.
It offers an Assigned Protection Factor of 10* (Nominal
Protection Factor of 12); i.e., it can be used in atmospheres
containing up to 10 times the Occupational Exposure Limit
(OEL) of contaminant as specified in the Health & Safety
Executive Guidance note EH40.
* As detailed in BS4275: 1997
Warnings
• As with the use of any respiratory device, the wearer must
first be trained in the proper use of the product.
• This product does not protect the wearer against gases,
vapours, solvents from paint spray operations or
atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
• Use only in adequately ventilated areas containing
sufficient oxygen to support life.
• Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are
immediately dangerous to life or health.
• Leave the area immediately if:
* breathing becomes difficult
* dizziness or other distress occurs
• Discard and replace respirator if it becomes damaged,
breathing resistance becomes excessive, or at the end of
one shift.
• Never alter or modify this device.