This site provides a listing of NIOSH-approved particulate filtering facepiece respirators. This type of air-purifying respirators protects by filtering particles out of the air the user is breathing. There are seven classes of filters for NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece respirators available at this time. Ninety-five percent is the minimal level of filtration that will be approved by NIOSH. The N, R and P designations refer to the filter's oil resistance as described below. Select a type of respirator to see all approved models: N95 - Filters at least 95% of airborne particles. Not resistant to oil. Surgical N95 - A NIOSH-approved N95 respirator that has also been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a surgical mask N99 - Filters at least 99% of airborne particles. N100 - Filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles. R95 - Filters at least 95% of airborne particles. Somewhat resistant to oil. P95 - Filters at least 95% of airborne particles.

Strongly resistant to oil. P99 - Filters at least 99% of airborne particles. P100 - Filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles. The NIOSH-approved products are listed by brand. Links to the manufacturers’ web sites are provided as a courtesy to users and NIOSH is not responsible for the content of those pages. Also included is the manufacturer’s phone number, product model number, approval number (84A-XXXX), an indication if the product has an exhalation valve, and the user donning instructions. sharp air purifier model fu-y30e-wThe manufacturer’s donning procedure and/or user instructions are also provided here as a courtesy to the user.honeywell hpa300 true hepa whole room air purifier with allergen remover Manufacturers’ recommended procedures for performing a user seal check can be included in the donning procedures and/or user instructions as alternatives to the OSHA-specified procedures under the respiratory protection standard. honeywell air purifier hpa060

29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix B-1 ) NIOSH does not evaluate the efficacy and reliability of any user seal check procedures, but OSHA will accept the manufacturer’s recommended procedures if the employer demonstrates those procedures are equally effective as those identified in the standard. Each manufacturer is responsible for updating the links on their web site and/or providing NIOSH with an updated or revised copy when changes are made. The tables were created to provide easy access to a comprehensive listing of NIOSH-approved particulate filtering facepiece respirators and also to provide easy access to the donning process/user instructions. The tables are not updated as frequently as the , which is the official NIOSH certification record. Due to the transitive nature of company holdings, if the manufacturing company you are looking for does not appear, please refer to the parent company listed under the notes column for product information. Respirator Manufacturer Prior Names

is provided as a service to users and may not be all inclusive due to NIOSH not being notified of name changes, mergers, etc. If you have a product that is not listed on the provided tables use the searchable Follow these steps to search for NIOSH-approved disposable particulate respirators: If your product is not listed, you should scroll through the list of “Private Label” products. Individual filtering facepiece respirators are required to have the following markings: NIOSH recommends the lot number and/or date of manufacture also be included, however, this is not required. Sample of a generic filtering facepiece respirator with appropriate markings. Sample for printing [365 KB] Filtering facepiece respirators that are private labeled are required to have the following statement on the packaging as a special S caution and limitation statement identified on the full label and located in the respirator user instructions: This private label related statement does not need to appear on the exterior surface of the respirator as part of the required name marking.

1. Are you using pesticides? If no, (you are using another type of chemical), call your local safety supplier for a suggestion on the type of respirator you should be using. If yes, look on the pesticide warning label to see what respiratory protection is required. OLDER LABELS will list a MSHA/NIOSH TC# (Ex: TC-23C), which refers to the respirator's approval number. NEW LABELS will list a respirator with a NIOSH TC approval # and describe the new NIOSH-approved respirator. For example, it may say: "NIOSH-approved respirator (Ex: TC-23C) with a pre-filter approved for pesticides; or a NIOSH-approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge with any N, R, P, HE filter." A sample label is provided below: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are barrier laminate or viton. For more information, follow instructions in Supplement Three of PR Notice 93-7. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category H on an EPA chemical resistance category selections chart.

Loaders, applicators and all other handlers must wear: Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks A NIOSH-approved dust mist filtering respirator with MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C or a NIOSH-approved respirator with any N, R P, or HE filter Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 2. Does the substance irritate your skin or eyes? If yes, you may choose to wear a full-face respirator and the appropriate cartridge/filters. If no, you can use a half-mask respirator and the appropriate cartridge/filters. 3. Is the hazard Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH), or is there a lack of oxygen? In IDLH atmospheres the concentrations are high enough or the substance is dangerous enough that exposure could kill you. If yes, you should avoid entering the area whenever possible.

If you must enter, you will need a respirator that supplies breathable air, which consists of a portable tank of air; or a supplied air system (with an emergency escape bottle), which supplies air via a pump or an air compressor. (You should also monitor the air to determine the level of contaminants present.) 4. Are you working with working with dusts, mists or fumes? If yes, you will need a particulate respirator, filter or pre-filter. Particulate respirators, filters and pre-filters trap solid and liquid particles such as dusts, mists and fumes. They can be found in the form of a disposable respirator, or in the form of a "pre-filter", which can be used in conjunction with a chemical cartridge. The filters should be changed according to the manufacturer's instructions or when you experience excessive breathing resistance. To choose the appropriate particulate respirator, you will need to review the following 4 questions. Which respirator do I choose if I'm working around dusts, mists, fumes or agricultural molds?

You can wear an N95 in almost any dust situation. Exceptions: If working with a highly toxic dust or metal that requires a HEPA (high efficiency) respirator, you should wear an N100 or a P100. Examples are mold, asbestos, lead and cadmium. OSHA also has certain substances that it has always required a HEPA respirator for, such as asbestos and lead.NOTE: The numbers refer to the efficiency of the filter. The 95% filters are used for most applications and the nearly 100% efficient P100 filters are used in place of the old HEPA filters for the more toxic particulate situations. Are you spraying a pesticide or chemical? If yes, you will need to choose a pre-filter. Is the pesticide or chemical oil-based? If no, you can use a non-oil pre-filter, such as N95. If yes, you must use an "Oil Proof or Oil Resistant" pre-filter, such as a P100. The R , P and HE filters can be used for aerosolized oil-based chemicals and pesticides. R means "Resistant to Oil" and P stands for "Oil Proof."

The R filters last up to eight hours when used with oil; the P filters may last longer - follow the manufacturer's recommendations. N filters are "Not Resistant" to oil. If your chemical or pesticide does not contain oil, you may use an N, R, P or HE filter. NOTE: If you are unsure which particulate filter to choose, the P100 offers the highest level of protection against both oils and non-oils. R means "resistant to oils." Can be used for eight hours with chemicals and pesticides that contain oil. P means "oil proof." Can be used with oil and non-oil hazards; may be able to use longer than eight hours. High Efficiency, the filter used on a PAPR (Can be used with oils.) Check with manufacturer's instructions for time restrictions; or change when you notice a decrease in airflow. Which particulate filter do I use if I am using a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR), such as Kasco? You will use an HE, or high efficiency filter. The PAPRs use a HEPA filter for particulates, while the half-mask and full-face respirators use the N, R, P filters - i.e..