Moldex Industrial 42 CFR 84 Disposable Respirator User Instructions

  1. APPLICATIONS 
    1. WARNING TO USER
      1. Follow all instructions and warnings on the use of this respirator and wear during all times of exposure. Failure to do so will reduce respirator effectiveness, wearer protection and may result in sickness or death.

      2. Before use, the user must first be trained by the employer in proper respirator use, in accordance with applicable safety and health standards, for the contaminant and exposure level in the assigned work area.

      3. The particulates and other contaminants which can be dangerous to your health include those which you cannot see, taste, or smell.

      4. This product has not been sold with warnings or use instructions for personnel involved in healthcare or related situations, where there may be the possibility of contact with disease or biological hazards. If you are considering such uses, first call the Moldex Technical Service Dept., +1 (310) 837-6500 or +1 (800) 421-0668 ext. 512/550.
USE AGAINST (N95, N99 & N100 MODELS):
    1. Particulate aerosols free of oil
    2. For 2400, 2800/1, 4800 only, nuisance levels (less than OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits) of Organic Vapor Odors and/or Ozone.
    3. For 2500 only, nuisance levels (less than OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits) of Acid Gas Irritants.
USE AGAINST (R95, P95 & P100 MODELS): 
    1. Oil and non-oil particulate aerosols.
    2. For 2840/1R95 only, nuisance levels (less than OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits) of Organic Vapor Odors and/or Ozone.
    3. For 2940/1R95 only, nuisance levels (less than OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits) of Acid Gas Irritants.
DO NOT USE AGAINST (N95, N99 & N100 MODELS): 
    1. Concentrations of contaminants which are unknown or are immediately dangerous to life or health.
    2. Concentrations of particulates which exceed the maximum use concentration or 10 times the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit, whichever is lower.
    1. Gasses, vapors, asbestos, paint spray, sandblasting or particulate materials which generate harmful vapors. This respirator is not approved for any vapors or gases, so when used against Organic Vapor Odors and/or Ozone or Acid Gas Irritants do not exceed the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit.
    2. Oil-Based mists
DO NOT USE AGAINST (R95, P95 & P100 MODELS): 
    1. Concentrations of contaminants which are unknown or are immediately dangerous to life or health.
    2. Concentrations of particulates which exceed the maximum use concentration or 10 times the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit, whichever is lower.
    3. Gases, vapors, asbestos, paint spray, sandblasting or particulate materials which generate harmful vapors. These respirators are NOT approved for any vapors or gases, so when used against Organic Vapor Odors and/or Ozone or Acid Gas Irritants, do not exceed the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit.
    4. Oil-based mists for longer than one 8 hour work shift.
RESTRICTIONS (N95, N99 & N100 MODELS):
    1. This respirator does not supply oxygen and must not be used in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
    2. Do not remain in contaminated area if any physical distress occurs, for example breathing difficulty, dizziness or nausea.
    3. Leave contaminated area and replace respirator if it is damaged, distorted, a proper fit can not be obtained or breathing becomes difficult.
    4. Prior to each use, carefully inspect the entire respirator, including filter media and strap/weld attachment area for tears and damage. Staple or strap/weld attachment perforations do not affect respirator performance.
    5. Do not alter, modify, or abuse this respirator.
    6. Store unused respirators in box/bag in a clean, dry, non-contaminated area.
    7. Dispose of respirator according to your employer’s policy and local regulations.
    8. Dispose no later than thirty days after first use.
    9. Use respirator before the “use by” expiration date printed on box/bag.
    10. If used for welding, wear appropriate eye and face protection.
RESTRICTIONS (R95, P95 & P100 MODELS):
    1. This respirator does not supply oxygen and must not be used in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
    2. Do not remain in contaminated area if any physical distress occurs, for example breathing difficulty, dizziness or nausea.
    3. Leave contaminated area and replace respirator if it is damaged, distorted, a proper fit can not be obtained or breathing becomes difficult.
    4. Prior to each use, carefully inspect the entire respirator, including filter media and strap/weld attachment area for tears and damage. Staple or strap/weld attachment perforations do not affect respirator performance.
    5. Do not alter, modify, or abuse this respirator.
    6. Store unused respirators in box/bag in a clean, dry, non-contaminated area.
    7. Dispose of respirator according to your employer’s policy and local regulations.
    8. Where oil mists are present dispose no later than 8 hours after first use. Where non-oil particulates only are present, dispose no later than 30 days after first use.
    9. Use respirator before the “use by” expiration date printed on box/bag.
    10. If used for welding, wear appropriate eye and face protection.
B. APPROVALS
    1. Review NIOSH/DHHS label in approvals section of disposable respirator box or bag


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