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COOL INNOVATION FROM 3M
27 June 2006 - 3M Europe

Demonstrating its commitment to providing innovative solutions for the workplace, global technology company 3M has integrated a cool new feature into its range of 6000 Series Full Face Respirators. The new design incorporates an exhalation valve at the base of the respirator that channels exhaled air downwards and out, providing maximum comfort and high efficiency.

3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Product Manager, Vikki Nash explains, “On most full face respirators, exhaled air escapes through an open grill on the front of the respirator. During use, moisture and heat can build up inside the respirator, and this can lead to discomfort. Additionally the front grill can be difficult to clean after use. The new design of the 6000 Series incorporates a covered front grill that facilitates low maintenance. And the exhalation valve at the bottom of the respirator channels exhaled air downwards, away from the face; thereby improving breathing, enabling easy speech transmission, improving heat and moisture build-up and ultimately making the respirator cooler and more comfortable.”

At only 400 grams (excluding filters) the 6000 Series Full Face Mask with new exhalation valve is one of the lightest, most well-balanced respirators available, offering high durability, low maintenance and long-term comfort. The scratch and impact resistant (to EN166-B) polycarbonate lens provides a wide field of vision and the easily adjustable, four-strap suspension allows easy handling and fit. The soft, hypo-allergenic elastomeric face piece can be used with either particulate, gas or vapour filters, or a combination of filters, according to individual application requirements.

To aid selecting the correct filters for a particular hazard, 3M have produced an online Filter Selector tool. Simply visit www.3m.com/uk/ohes, click on 3M Respirator Product Selector, select the nature and level of hazardous substance you wish to protect against and a list of suggested filters will be generated.

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3M is a $ 16 billion diversified technology company with more than 40 business units, which are organized into six markets: Transportation, Graphics and Safety, Health Care, Industrial, Consumer & Office, Electro & Communications and Specialty Material. 3M Engineered Adhesives Division provides manufacturers with a broad range of innovative bonding, sealing and fastening solutions to help improve the design, assembly and performance of their products.

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