3M™ 6006 Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge Filter

Multi-Gas and Vapor Protection for Compatible Respirators

The 3M™ 6006 Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge Filter is designed to provide respiratory protection against specified gases and vapors in suitable workplace environments. It is NIOSH approved for protection against certain organic vapors, acid gases, ammonia, methylamine, and formaldehyde.

The cartridge features a swept-back design intended to support an enhanced field of view and user comfort. Its bayonet connection allows it to be used with compatible 3M half and full facepiece respirators, including the 6000, 7000, and FF-400 Series with bayonet filter holders.

The multi-gas and vapor design supports a range of applications and may help reduce the need to stock multiple cartridge types when the relevant contaminants are covered by the cartridge’s approval and the workplace protection requirements.

According to the supplied product information, the cartridge may be used for gas and vapor concentrations up to 10 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) with half facepieces, or up to 50 times PEL with quantitatively fit-tested full facepieces, subject to applicable limitations and requirements.

Key Features

• Product name: 3M™ 6006 Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge Filter
• Brand: 3M
• Model number: 6006
• NIOSH approved for specified gases and vapors
• Designed for multi-gas and vapor protection
• Swept-back design for an enhanced field of view and comfort
• Bayonet connection
• Compatible with specified 3M half and full facepiece respirators
• Designed for use with 3M 6000, 7000, and FF-400 Series facepieces with bayonet filter holders
• Supports a range of workplace applications
• Intended for use according to the relevant respirator and cartridge instructions

Technical Specifications

Gases and Vapors Listed in the Product Information

The supplied product details list the following contaminants:

• Certain organic vapors
• Ammonia
• Chlorine
• Chlorine dioxide
• Formaldehyde
• Hydrogen chloride
• Hydrogen fluoride
• Hydrogen sulfide
• Methylamine
• Sulfur dioxide

The exact protection provided depends on the cartridge approval, contaminant, concentration, workplace conditions, and applicable respirator limitations. Consult the manufacturer’s current cartridge selection guidance before use.

Applications

The 3M™ 6006 Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge Filter may be considered for suitable workplace tasks involving specified gases and vapors, including:

• Industrial operations
• Manufacturing environments
• Chemical handling tasks where the cartridge is approved
• Maintenance and repair operations
• Facilities using compatible respiratory protection
• Work involving specified organic vapors
• Suitable applications involving specified acid gases
• Work environments involving ammonia or formaldehyde, where approved

Always complete a workplace hazard assessment and select respiratory protection appropriate for the specific contaminant and exposure conditions.

Benefits

Multi-Gas and Vapor Protection

The cartridge is designed to help protect against several specified gases and vapors, subject to its NIOSH approval and use limitations.

Swept-Back Design

Its swept-back shape is intended to support an enhanced field of view and user comfort.

Bayonet Connection

The bayonet connection allows installation on compatible 3M facepieces with matching filter holders.

Compatibility with Selected 3M Respirators

The cartridge is specified for use with compatible 3M 6000, 7000, and FF-400 Series half and full facepieces.

Multiple Workplace Applications

Its multi-gas and vapor design may be suitable for different applications when the contaminants and exposure conditions fall within the cartridge’s approved protection scope.

Potential Inventory Simplification

A multi-gas cartridge may reduce the need to stock several cartridge types when its approved protection matches the contaminants encountered.

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FAQ

What is the 3M 6006 Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge Filter?

It is a NIOSH-approved respirator cartridge designed to help protect against certain organic vapors, acid gases, ammonia, methylamine, and formaldehyde.

Which respirators are compatible with the 3M 6006 cartridge?

The supplied product information specifies compatible 3M 6000, 7000, and FF-400 Series half and full facepieces with bayonet filter holders. Verify compatibility with the exact facepiece model.

Which gases and vapors are listed for this cartridge?

The supplied information lists certain organic vapors, ammonia, chlorine, chlorine dioxide, formaldehyde, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide, methylamine, and sulfur dioxide.

Is the 3M 6006 cartridge NIOSH approved?

Yes. The supplied product information identifies it as NIOSH approved for specified gases and vapors.

What does the swept-back design do?

The swept-back design is intended to support an enhanced field of view and comfort.

What is the stated maximum use concentration?

The supplied information states up to 10 times the PEL with half facepieces and up to 50 times the PEL with quantitatively fit-tested full facepieces, subject to applicable limitations and requirements.

Can this cartridge be used for any gas or vapor?

No. It should only be used for contaminants covered by its approval and within the applicable concentration and use limitations. It must not be used in oxygen-deficient or immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) atmospheres unless the complete respiratory protection system is specifically approved for that use.

How should I select the correct cartridge?

Identify the contaminants and their concentrations, assess the workplace hazards, and consult the manufacturer’s cartridge selection guidance and applicable respiratory protection requirements before use.