3M™ 6800 Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator – Medium

Full Face Respiratory Protection with a Wide Field of View

The 3M™ 6800 Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator – Medium belongs to the 3M 6000 Series and is designed to help reduce exposure to certain airborne contaminants when used with the appropriate approved respiratory protection components.

The facepiece features a large lens designed to provide a wide field of view. Its lightweight, well-balanced construction and silicone faceseal support comfort, durability, and ease of cleaning.

The integrated 3M Cool Flow™ Valve helps make breathing easier by allowing exhaled air to leave the facepiece. A center adapter directs exhaled breath downward, contributing to the respirator’s practical design.

The 3M 6800 can be configured for air-purifying or supplied-air applications using compatible components approved for the intended use. Its full facepiece design provides coverage for the face and eyes, making it a practical option for suitable industrial respiratory protection applications.

Key Features

• Product model: 6800
• Product series: 3M 6000 Series
• Medium-size full facepiece respirator
• Reusable respiratory protection facepiece
• Large lens with a wide field of view
• Lightweight, well-balanced design
• Silicone faceseal for comfort and durability
• 3M Cool Flow™ Valve helps make breathing easier
• Center adapter directs exhaled breath downward
• Compatible with specified 3M particulate filters and gas/vapor cartridges
• Supports approved supplied-air configurations
• Designed for cleaning and reuse according to manufacturer instructions
• Meets the impact requirements described for ANSI Z87.1-2003 high-impact face and eye protection

Product Specifications

Compatible 3M Filters and Accessories

The supplied product information identifies compatibility with the following 3M filters and accessories, subject to applicable approval requirements:

• 2071
• 2076HF
• 2078
• 2091 / 07000
• 2096
• 2097 / 07184
• 2291
• 2296
• 2297
• 7093
• 7093C / 37173
• 603
• 5N11
• 5P71 / 07194
• 501
• 502

Compatible 3M Cartridges

The supplied product information also lists the following 3M 6000 Series cartridges:

• 6001
• 6002
• 6003
• 6004
• 6005
• 6006
• 6009
• 60921
• 60922
• 60923
• 60924
• 60925
• 60926
• 60928
• 60929

Always verify the exact cartridge, filter, facepiece, and supplied-air combination against the current manufacturer’s compatibility documentation and applicable NIOSH approval before use.

Applications

The 3M 6800 Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator may be considered for workplace applications such as:

• Assembly operations
• Chemical cleanup
• Chemical handling
• Chemical splash-related tasks when the complete protective configuration is appropriate
• Chipping and chiseling
• Cleaning operations
• Furnace operations
• Grinding
• Laboratory work
• Machining
• Masonry
• Painting
• Pouring and casting
• Sanding
• Sawing
• Welding

The supplied product information identifies these common industries:

• Agriculture
• Construction
• General manufacturing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Primary metals

Suitability depends on the workplace hazard assessment and the approved respiratory protection configuration.

Benefits

Wide Field of View

The large lens is designed to provide a wide field of view, supporting visibility during workplace activities.

Comfortable, Balanced Construction

The lightweight, well-balanced design and silicone faceseal help support comfort, durability, and ease of cleaning.

Cool Flow™ Valve

The 3M Cool Flow™ Valve helps make breathing easier by allowing exhaled air to leave the facepiece.

Reusable Facepiece

The respirator is designed for repeated use when properly inspected, cleaned, maintained, and stored according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Flexible Respiratory Protection Options

The 3M 6800 can be used in approved air-purifying or supplied-air configurations, depending on the selected components and intended application.

Full Face Coverage

The full facepiece design covers the face and eyes. The supplied product information also references the ANSI Z87.1-2003 high-impact requirements for face and eye protection.

Safety Considerations

The 3M 6800 facepiece must be used with the appropriate approved filters, cartridges, or supplied-air system for the identified hazard. The facepiece alone does not determine the type or level of respiratory protection provided.

Before use, assess the workplace hazards and verify that the complete respirator configuration is approved for the intended application. Follow applicable fit-testing, training, inspection, cleaning, storage, and component-replacement requirements.

Do not assume that the respirator protects against every gas, vapor, or particulate hazard. Do not use an air-purifying configuration in oxygen-deficient or immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) environments unless the complete respiratory protection system is specifically approved for those conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 3M 6800 Full Facepiece Respirator?

The 3M 6800 is a medium-size reusable full facepiece respirator from the 3M 6000 Series. It is designed for use with compatible approved filters, cartridges, or specified supplied-air systems.

What size is the 3M 6800 respirator?

The model covered on this page is the Medium version.

What materials are used in the facepiece?

The supplied specifications identify silicone and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) as the facepiece materials.

Does the 3M 6800 have a wide field of view?

Yes. It features a large lens designed to provide a wide field of view.

What is the 3M Cool Flow™ Valve?

The Cool Flow™ Valve is designed to make breathing easier by helping exhaled air leave the facepiece.

Which filters and cartridges are compatible?

The supplied product information lists specified 3M filters, accessories, and 6000 Series cartridges. Check the current manufacturer’s compatibility and NIOSH approval documentation to confirm the appropriate configuration.

Can the 3M 6800 be used with a supplied-air system?

Yes. The product information identifies supplied-air use as an option when configured with an approved compatible system.

Is the 3M 6800 reusable?

Yes. It is a reusable facepiece. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and storage.

Which industries can use this respirator?

The supplied product information identifies agriculture, construction, general manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and primary metals among its common industry applications. Suitability depends on the actual workplace hazards and approved configuration.