What it is and why choose it
The 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series S-333SG High Durability Hood is part of the 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series headtops, combining respiratory protection with extended coverage of the head, neck and shoulders. When used with an approved 3M air supply unit, it forms a respiratory protective device that also offers eye and face protection against liquid splash and low energy impacts in accordance with EN 166:2001.
This hood is designed for environments where reliable powered or supplied air respiratory protection is required together with a lightweight, high-durability hood material.
Main features
- Integrated head, neck and shoulder coverage for enhanced protection.
- Provides eye and face protection in accordance with EN 166:2001 for liquid splash and low energy impact.
- Designed to be used with approved 3M powered and supplied air systems to form a complete respiratory protective device.
- Part of the S-Series hood range, approved for use with selected 3M™ Versaflo™ powered air units and 3M™ Versaflo™ air cooling, heating and regulating units.
- High durability hood fabric based on polypropylene spunbond laminated to a polypropylene film.
- Compatible with approved 3M™ Versaflo™ breathing tubes BT-20S/BT-20L, BT-30 and BT-40.
Technical specifications
Performance and approvals
- Respiratory protection performance according to EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3 when connected to 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-802E, TR-602E and TR-302E+ powered air respirators (Nominal Protection Factor = 500).
- Respiratory protection performance according to EN 14594:2018 3A when connected to 3M™ Versaflo™ regulators V-100E, V-200E or V-500E (Nominal Protection Factor = 200).
- Eye and face protection according to EN 166:2001 (optical class 2, low energy impact F and liquid splash 3).
- Approved with 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E air cooling unit, V-200E heating unit and V-500E regulator. The maximum allowed compressed air supply hose length for systems classified 3A is 10 m.
Materials
- Hood fabric (S-333SG): polypropylene spunbond laminated to polypropylene film.
- Visor: polycarbonate.
- Peel-off visors (where used): polyester.
- Breathing tubes:
- BT-20S/L: polyurethane with steel helical structure.
- BT-30: polyurethane with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene helical structure.
- BT-40: chloroprene.
- BT-922 breathing tube cover: polyethylene.
Environmental conditions and service life
- Storage conditions: -30 °C to +50 °C, < 90 % relative humidity.
- Operating temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C.
- Service life: 3 years from date of manufacture (indicative maximum, subject to external factors).
Weight
- S-333SG hood weight (without breathing tube): 125 g.
Limitations of use
- Do not use for asbestos removal.
- Do not use in atmospheres with less than 19.5 % oxygen.
- Do not use in confined spaces with lack of ventilation.
- Do not use where the risk is considered immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
- When connected to a powered air respirator, do not use where contaminant concentration is more than 500 times the occupational exposure limit (OEL).
- When connected to regulators, do not use where contaminant concentration is more than 200 times the OEL.
Spare parts and accessories (compatible components from the S-Series range)
- BT-20S/L lightweight breathing tube (small/medium or medium/long).
- BT-30 self-adjusting breathing tube.
- BT-40 heavy-duty breathing tube.
- BT-922 disposable breathing tube cover.
- S-955 airflow adjustment cover.
- S-956 air duct O-ring.
- S-957S/L comfort pad small/large (for headcovers and hoods with integrated head suspension).
- S-953 comfort pad (for premium head suspension hoods).
- S-954 size-reducing comfort pad (for premium head suspension hoods).
- S-920S/L peel-off visor small/large (for headcovers and hoods with integrated head suspension).
- S-922 peel-off visor (for premium head suspension hoods).
- BT-957 storage plugs (for BT-20S/L, BT-30 and BT-40 breathing tubes).
Applications and use cases
The S-333SG High Durability Hood is suitable for use as part of a powered or supplied air respiratory system, depending on the selected system, providing protection against:
- Particles such as fine dusts, mists and metal fumes.
- Gases and vapours.
- Combined particles and gases.
Typical industries and environments where S-Series hoods are used include:
- Medical and healthcare industries.
- Pharmaceutical industry.
- Manufacturing industry.
- Agricultural industry.
- Food and beverage industry.
- Pulp and paper processing.
- Surface preparation and coating.
- Chemical industry.
- Woodworking industry.
FAQ
What level of respiratory protection does the 3M™ Versaflo™ S-333SG hood provide?
When used with 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-802E, TR-602E or TR-302E+ powered air respirators, the hood achieves EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3 performance with a nominal protection factor of 500. When used with 3M™ V-100E, V-200E or V-500E regulators, it meets EN 14594:2018 3A with a nominal protection factor of 200.
Does the S-333SG provide eye and face protection?
Yes, the visor provides eye and face protection in accordance with EN 166:2001 for liquid splash and low energy impact.
What is the hood material of the S-333SG?
The hood fabric is polypropylene spunbond laminated to a polypropylene film.
What are the operating and storage temperature ranges?
The hood can be stored between -30 °C and +50 °C (below 90 % relative humidity) and used in operating temperatures from -10 °C to +55 °C.
What is the service life of the S-333SG hood?
The indicative maximum service life is 3 years from the date of manufacture, subject to external factors.
How much does the S-333SG hood weigh?
The S-333SG hood weighs 125 g without the breathing tube.
Which breathing tubes are compatible with this hood?
The hood connects via approved 3M™ Versaflo™ breathing tubes BT-20S/BT-20L, BT-30 and BT-40.
In which situations should this hood not be used?
It must not be used for asbestos removal, in atmospheres with less than 19.5 % oxygen, in confined spaces with poor ventilation, in IDLH conditions, or where contaminant levels exceed the specified multiples of the OEL.
What industries commonly use S-Series hoods?
Typical industries include medical and healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, pulp and paper processing, surface preparation and coating, chemical and woodworking industries.
Section 14 – Transport information
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Section 8 – Individual protection measures
The S-333SG hood, when used with an approved 3M respiratory system, provides respiratory protection together with head, neck and shoulder coverage, and eye and face protection against liquid splash and low energy impacts in accordance with EN 166:2001.
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