3M and 6009 User Manual

 

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1.  These cartridges do not supply oxygen.  Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% 

oxygen. 

2.   Do not use when concentrations of contaminants 

 

 

- are immediately dangerous to life or health, 

  - 

are 

unknown, 

 

- are greater than 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) with half facepiece 
respirators and full facepiece respirators when qualitatively fit tested. 

 

- are greater than 50 times the PEL with full facepiece respirators when quantitatively fit 
tested, or 

 

 

- exceed specific OSHA standards or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower. 

 

3.  Do not alter, clean (e.g. vacuum, wash, use compressed air), abuse or misuse these cartridges 

and/or respirator. 

4.   Do not use with beards or other facial hair or other conditions that prevent a good seal between 

the face and the sealing surface of the respirator. 

 

Replace cartridge in accordance with an established change schedule or earlier if smell, taste or 
irritation from contaminants is detected. 

 

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3M™ Mercury Vapor Cartridges (6009 and 60929) are equipped with passive 3M™ End of Service 
Life Indicators (ESLI).  The color change indicator must be readily visible when wearing the 
respirator without manipulation.  If you cannot readily see the ESLI, do not use.  The mercury vapor 
cartridges must be discarded when the ESLI changes to the discard color found on the mercury 
vapor cartridge label; or within 30 days of opening packaging; or when ESLI becomes dirty or 
damaged; or when odors of vapors or gases become noticeable, whichever occurs first.  Mercury 
vapor has no odor. 

Website: www.3M.com/OccSafety 

Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630 

1-800-3M-HELPS or 1-651-737-6501 

 

  

 

 

 

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