3M™ 6000 Series Reusable Half Mask

The 3M 6000 mask offered here is the reusable half mask of the 6000 series: it covers the nose and mouth and takes two 3M bayonet filters chosen according to the contaminant. It comes in three sizes.

The three sizes

• 6100: size S.
• 6200: size M.
• 6300: size L.

Size M fits most faces. A fit test confirms the size before equipping a workstation.

Half mask or full face mask

A half mask protects the airways, not the eyes. As soon as the contaminant irritates the eyes (ammonia, acids, some solvents), you need a full face mask: in the 6000 series, the 6700, 6800 and 6900. Safety glasses are not airtight and do not replace this function.

A full face mask also gives a higher protection factor than a half mask fitted with the same filter. The half mask remains the usual choice for moderate exposure: it is lighter, less bulky and can be worn with glasses or a visor.

Choose the filter, not just the mask

The letters indicate the contaminant family: A organic vapours, B inorganic gases, E acid gases, K ammonia. The number indicates capacity. P1 to P3 cover particles.

A particle filter stops no gas, and a gas filter stops no particles. The 3M 6059 filter, type ABEK1, covers four families of gases and vapours at once.

Seal and maintenance

A mask only protects if it seals on the face. A beard, even of a few days, prevents the seal from bearing and makes the protection illusory. Check the seal every time you put it on: cover the filters with your palms, breathe in gently, and the mask should pull slightly against the face.

After use, clean the facepiece, let it dry and store it with its filters in a sealed bag, away from dust and vapours.

See also our reusable masks and filters, the 3M 7500 series half mask and our respiratory protection range.