What is the 3M™ Reusable Half Mask 7500 Series and why choose it
The 3M™ Reusable Half Mask 7500 Series is a high-comfort half-face respirator designed for professional use in environments with gases, vapours and particulates. The soft silicone face seal and 3M™ Cool Flow™ exhalation valve are engineered to enhance comfort, optimise face fit and reduce breathing resistance, helping to minimise heat build-up inside the mask.
Available in three sizes (7501 small, 7502 medium, 7503 large), it features the 3M™ bayonet connection system, allowing compatibility with a broad range of twin lightweight gas, vapour and particulate filters, as well as approved powered and supplied air systems.
Main features
- Soft silicone face seal designed to improve wearer comfort and seal to the face.
- 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve to reduce breathing resistance and help minimise heat build-up inside the respirator.
- Dual-mode head harness that adjusts easily for standard or drop-down mode.
- 3M™ bayonet connection compatible with a wide selection of twin gas, vapour and particulate filters.
- Reusable design with replaceable filters and spare parts to extend service life.
- Lightweight construction with an approximate weight of 135 g (mask body).
- Three sizes (S, M, L) to help achieve a better fit for different face shapes.
- Compatible with powered and supplied air systems including 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600/TR-800 and 3M™ S-200+ (with appropriate breathing tubes and components).
Technical specifications
General data
- Product type: Reusable half mask respirator.
- Series: 3M™ 7500 Series.
- Available sizes: Small (7501), Medium (7502), Large (7503).
- Approximate weight: 135 g.
- Shelf life: 5 years from production date when stored at the conditions stated on the packaging.*
*The shelf life is indicative and subject to external factors; it may never be interpreted as a warranty.
Materials
- Face seal: Silicone rubber.
- Filter holder: Polybutylene terephthalate.
- Exhalation valve cover: Polybutylene terephthalate.
- Inhalation valve: Silicone rubber.
- Exhalation valve: Silicone rubber.
- Straps: Polyester / polyurethane.
- Head cradle: Polyethylene.
Standards and approvals
- Half mask: EN 140:1998.
- Powered air systems (with approved air delivery units): EN 12942:1998 + A2:2008.
- Supplied air systems (with approved air delivery units): EN 14594:2005.
- In conformity with applicable European and UK regulations and/or directives.
Nominal Protection Factors with filters and systems
- P1 particulate filter: Nominal Protection Factor 4.
- P2 particulate filter: Nominal Protection Factor 12.
- P3 particulate filter: Nominal Protection Factor 48.
- Class 1 gas and vapour filters: Up to 50 or 1000 ppm (whichever is lower).
- Class 2 gas and vapour filters: Up to 50 or 5000 ppm (whichever is lower).
- 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600 & TR-800 Powered Air Respirator: Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.
- 3M™ S-200+ Supplied Air Unit: Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.
Compatible gas, vapour and combination filters (EN 14387:2004 + A1)
- 6051 (06911) – Class A1: Organic vapours with boiling point > 65 °C.
- 6055 (06915) – Class A2: Organic vapours with boiling point > 65 °C.
- 6054 – Class K1: Ammonia and derivatives.
- 6057 – Class ABE1: Organic vapours (boiling point > 65 °C), inorganic vapours and acid gases.
- 6059 – Class ABEK1: Organic vapours (boiling point > 65 °C), inorganic vapours, acid gases, ammonia and its derivatives.
- 6075 – Class A1 + formaldehyde: Formaldehyde and organic vapours with boiling point > 65 °C.
- 6091 – Class A1P3 R: Organic gases and vapours (boiling point > 65 °C) and particulates.
- 6092 – Class ABEK1P3 R + formaldehyde: Organic vapours (boiling point > 65 °C), inorganic vapours, acid gases, ammonia and its derivatives, formaldehyde up to 10 ppm and particulates.
- 6095 – Class A2P3 R: Organic gases and vapours (boiling point > 65 °C) and particulates.
- 6096 – Class A1E1HgP3 R: Organic vapours (boiling point > 65 °C), acid gases, mercury and particulates.
Compatible particulate filters (EN 143:2000 / A1:2006)
- 5911 – Class P1 R: Solid and liquid particles.
- 5925 (06925) – Class P2 R: Solid and liquid particles.
- 5935 – Class P3 R: Solid and liquid particles.
- 2125 – Class P2 R: Solid and liquid particles.
- 2135 – Class P3 R: Solid and liquid particles.
- 2128 – Class P2 R: Solid and liquid particles, plus relief from ozone up to 10 × OEL, plus relief from nuisance level acid gas/organic vapour.
- 2138 – Class P3 R: Solid and liquid particles, plus relief from ozone up to 10 × OEL, plus relief from nuisance level acid gas/organic vapour.
- 6035 – Class P3 R: Solid and liquid particles in solid plastic case for rough application.
- 6038 – Class P3 R: Solid and liquid particles in solid plastic case for rough application, hydrogen fluoride up to 30 ppm and relief from nuisance level organic vapour and acid gases below OEL.
Breathing tube options
- BT-63 / BT-64: Compatible with 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Turbo TR-602E / TR-802E.
- S-222: Compatible with 3M™ Air Supply Unit S-200+.
Spare parts and accessories
- 7580: Replacement strap.
- 7581: Head harness assembly.
- 7582: Inhalation valve.
- 6583: Exhalation valve.
- 7585F: Fabric head cradle.
- 7586: Filter holder (includes valve).
- 501: Retainer for 5000 Series filters.
- 603: Particulate filter platform.
- 105: Face seal wipe.
- S-200+: Supplied air respirator.
Applications and use limitations
The 3M™ Reusable Half Mask 7500 Series is intended for professional users who need respiratory protection against specific gases, vapours and particulates when used with appropriate filters and systems. Typical uses depend on the filter type selected and may include protection against organic vapours, inorganic vapours, acid gases, ammonia and derivatives, formaldehyde, mercury, ozone (relief), hydrogen fluoride and solid and liquid particles, according to the filter specifications listed above.
Use limitations
- Check the expiration date before use.
- These respirators do not supply oxygen and must not be used in oxygen-deficient areas (3M definition: minimum 19.5% by volume oxygen).
- Do not use for respiratory protection against atmospheric contaminants that have poor warning properties, are unknown, immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH), or generate high heats of reaction with chemical filters.
- The 3M™ S-200+ Supplied-Air Respirator System can be used against contaminants with poor warning properties, subject to its own use limitations.
- Do not misuse, alter, modify or repair the product.
- Do not use with beards or other facial hair that prevent direct contact between the face and the edge of the respirator.
- Do not use with unknown concentrations of contaminants.
- Leave the work area immediately and check the respirator if damage occurs, breathing becomes difficult, dizziness or distress appears, or if you taste or smell the contaminant or irritation occurs.
Cleaning and storage
- Disassemble by removing filters/breathing tube (if applicable), head straps and other parts.
- Clean and sanitise the mask (excluding filters) using 3M™ 105 Face Seal Cleaner or by immersing in warm cleaning solution and scrubbing with a soft brush. Parts may also be cleaned in a domestic washer. If necessary, carefully wash the outside of the breathing hose using warm water with mild detergent and ensure connections are free from dirt or debris.
- Disinfect the respirator by soaking in a solution of quaternary ammonium disinfectant or sodium hypochlorite (30 ml household bleach in 7.5 l of water) or other disinfectant.
- Rinse in fresh, warm water and air-dry in non-contaminated atmospheres. Water temperature should not exceed 50 °C.
- Do not use cleaning agents that contain lanolin or other oils.
- Do not autoclave.
FAQ – 3M™ Reusable Half Mask 7500 Series
1. What sizes are available for the 3M™ 7500 Series half mask?
The mask is available in three sizes: 7501 (small), 7502 (medium) and 7503 (large).
2. What makes the 7500 Series more comfortable than standard half masks?
It has a soft silicone face seal and a 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve that help reduce breathing resistance and heat build-up inside the mask, enhancing comfort and fit.
3. Which filters are compatible with this mask?
The mask uses the 3M™ bayonet connection system and is compatible with a wide range of 3M™ gas, vapour and particulate filters, including the 6000 Series gas/vapour filters and 2000/5000/6000 Series particulate filters listed in the technical data.
4. Can the mask be used with powered or supplied air systems?
Yes. It can be used with approved powered air respiratory systems such as 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600 and TR-800 and with the 3M™ S-200+ Supplied Air Respirator, following the relevant datasheets and approvals.
5. How often should the filters be replaced?
The document does not specify a replacement interval. Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.
6. Is the mask suitable for use in oxygen-deficient atmospheres?
No. The respirator does not supply oxygen and must not be used in atmospheres with less than 19.5% oxygen by volume.
7. Can this respirator be used if the wearer has a beard?
No. It must not be used with beards or facial hair that prevent direct contact between the face and the edge of the respirator.
8. How should the mask be cleaned and disinfected?
Remove the filters, clean with 3M™ 105 Face Seal Cleaner or warm cleaning solution, scrub with a soft brush, disinfect with an appropriate solution, rinse with warm water (below 50 °C) and air-dry in a clean area.
9. What is the approximate shelf life of the mask?
The shelf life is 5 years from the production date when stored under the conditions stated on the packaging, and is an indicative maximum that does not constitute a warranty.
10. Which spare parts are available?
Available spare parts include replacement straps (7580), head harness assembly (7581), inhalation valve (7582), exhalation valve (6583), fabric head cradle (7585F), filter holder with valve (7586), filter retainer (501), particulate filter platform (603), face seal wipe (105) and S-200+ supplied air respirator.
Section 14 – Transport information
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Section 8 – Individual protection measures
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