Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators

Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators
Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs) are designed to reduce inhalation exposure to contaminants by filtering out airborne particles. Unlike face masks, FFRs are approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and have an Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of 10. They are equipped with two straps and must display appropriate NIOSH markings on the mask itself.
Particulate FFRs are made with a multi-layer, non-woven polypropylene material and are available with or without an exhalation valve. They come in a variety of shapes, including:
- Semi-hard, molded dome or cup
- Folded or flat-fold
- Pouch or duckbill, with an extended breathing chamber
Particulate FFRs are intended for one-time use. They are not washable and therefore do not have a long life cycle. Ideally, they should be discarded when they become damaged or deformed, wet or visibly dirty, contaminated with bodily fluids, or are no longer able to form an effective seal to the face.
While particulate FFRs are NIOSH tested and certified, NIOSH does not approve KN95, KF94, or any other respiratory products that may have international certifications. Regulatory compliance details for these devices are available at the individual product level.
All NIOSH-approved particulate FFRs are classified by a two-part system to indicate the filter’s functionality. Letter designations of N, R, and P refer to oil resistance. Number designations refer to the minimum filter efficiency level.
N-Series Filters – Not Resistant to Oil
- N95 – Filters at least 95% of airborne particles
- Surgical N95 – A NIOSH-approved N95 respirator cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a surgical mask
- N99 – Filters at least 99% of airborne particles
- N100 – Filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles
R-Series Filters – Resistant to Oil
- R95 – Filters at least 95% of airborne particles
P-Series Filters – Strongly Resistant to Oil
- P95 – Filters at least 95% of airborne particles
- P99 – Filters at least 99% of airborne particles
- P100 – Filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles
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3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirators 9300+ Series
Particulate respirators have an ergonomic, flat-fold, 3-panel design featuring a low breathing resistance filter media. Available in FFP1, FFP2, and FFP3 protection levels with or without valves, Innovative chin tab for easy adjustments and an embossed, sculpted upper panel helps reduce eyewear fogging.

Disposable | Limited-use |
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Material Headstrap | Polyisoprene |
Packaging Type | Individually Packaged |
Size | One Size |
Color | White |
Design Type | Flat-fold |
Resistant To | Dusts and mists found in a wide variety of industrial applications and other work situations |
Material | Polypropylene |
Certifications (EN) | EN 149:2001 + A1:2009 |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Filtration Layer Material | Polypropylene |
Certifications/Compliance (Europe) | EN 149:2001 + A1:2009 |
Product Type | General Purpose Particulate Respirator |
Style | 3-panel |
Latex Free | Yes |
Nose Piece Material | Aluminum, Polyurethene |
Nosepiece Type | Sculpted |
FDA Cleared Surgical Mask | No |
3M™ Disposable Particulate Respirator, 8000 Series
Ensures comfortable wear over a range of face sizes. The 3M 8000 Series Particulate Respirator has a convex shape.

3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirators 9300+ Series
Particulate respirators have an ergonomic, flat-fold, 3-panel design featuring a low breathing resistance filter media. Available in FFP1, FFP2, and FFP3 protection levels with or without valves, Innovative chin tab for easy adjustments and an embossed, sculpted upper panel helps reduce eyewear fogging.


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Disposable | Limited-use |
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Material Headstrap | Polyisoprene |
Packaging Type | Individually Packaged |
Size | One Size |
Color | White |
Design Type | Flat-fold |
Resistant To | Dusts and mists found in a wide variety of industrial applications and other work situations |
Material | Polypropylene |
Certifications (EN) | EN 149:2001 + A1:2009 |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Filtration Layer Material | Polypropylene |
Certifications/Compliance (Europe) | EN 149:2001 + A1:2009 |
Product Type | General Purpose Particulate Respirator |
Style | 3-panel |
Latex Free | Yes |
Nose Piece Material | Aluminum, Polyurethene |
Shelf Life | 5 Years From Date of Manufacture |
Nosepiece Type | Sculpted |
FDA Cleared Surgical Mask | No |
3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirator, 9300+Gen3 Series
Aura™ Particulate Respirator 9300+Gen3 Series is the next generation of 3M Aura Respirator: FFP protection combined with the original 3-panel, flat-fold design.

Product Type | Flat Fold |
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Size | Standard |
Color | White |
Latex Free | No |
Certifications/Compliance | CE Approved |
FFP2 Disposable Respirator Face Mask
FFP2 Disposable respirator to protect against inhalation of droplets and particles. Available with head band and without exhalation valve.

3M™ Aura™ Specialty Respirator, Series 9300
Lightweight and foldable. The 3M Aura Particulate Respirator uses a unique three-panel design for greater comfort and easy communication.

3M™ Particulate Respirators
To help improve fit to wearer’s individual face shape and size. 3M™ Particulate Respirators are reusable and can be used for more than one shift.

Shape | Cup |
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Product Type | Particulate Respirator |
Latex Free | Yes |
For Use With (Application) | Metalworking, Chemical Processing, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Ship Building, Chemical Processing, Construction, Pharmaceuticals |
3M™ Particulate Respirator, 8300 Series
Provide comfortable, effective respiratory protection against dust particles and/or non-volatile liquid particles. The 3M 8300 Series Particulate Respirator gives effective filtration with low breathing resistance for consistent high-quality performance.
Latex Free | Yes |
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Material | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
Certifications/Compliance | AS/NZS 1716:2003; European Standard EN149:2001 + A1:2009 NR |
For Use With (Application) | Industries where workers will be exposed to dust particles or non-volatile liquid particles |
Nosepiece Type | Aluminum clip |
3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirator, Series 9400
Lightweight and foldable. The 3M Aura Particulate Respirator uses a unique three-panel design for greater comfort and easy communication.

3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirator
3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirator 9300+Gen3 Series. Making great things possible. Comfortably.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Product Type | General Purpose Particulate Respirator |
Size | One Size |
Design Type | Flat-fold |
Style | Flat-fold |
Latex Free | Yes |
Material | Advanced Electret Media |
Certifications/Compliance | EN 149 |
With Exhalation Valve | Yes |
3M™ Specialty Particulate Respirator 9922
3M™ Specialty Particulate Respirator 9922 provides lightweight FFP2 protection against dusts, mists, ozone, and gases.
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Color | White |
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Style | Pouch |
Certifications/Compliance | EN 149: 2001 + A1: 2009, DM Class I, EN 14683: 2019 + AC: 2019 |
For Use With (Application) | Industry |
3M™ Aura™ Disposable Healthcare Respirator
Shrouded valve respirator protects the wearer from inhaling airborne micro-organisms. It can additionally act as both respirator and splash resistant surgical mask.
3M™ VFlex™ Particulate Respirator, FFP2, Unvalved
VFlex™ Particulate Respirators provide economic protection and have a compliable V-shaped pleat design with a 3M filter material that helps make breathing easier. Our respirators feature an embedded, adjustable metal nose clip for custom fit and side tabs for easier positioning on face.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Product Type | Particulate Respirator |
Color | White |
Design Type | Flat-fold |
Filter Type | FFP2 |
With Exhalation Valve | No |
3M™ Particulate Respirator, FFP3, Valved, 8833SP
3M™ Particulate Respirator 8833 is a cup-shaped disposable respirator with a comfortable M-shaped nose clip, a soft waffle edge, and 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve.
