3M 8511 Particulate Sanding Respirator N95, Valve 10-Pack

Brand: 3M
Feature

* Cool FlowValve reduces heat, moisture and fogging
* M shaped Nose Clip for a comfortable fit
* No Tangle straps
* N95
* Easy Breathability

Product Description
Uniquely designed to help provide comfortable, reliable worker protection. Ideally suited for work settings that involve heat, humidity or long periods of wear. Workplace applications include grinding, sanding, sweeping, bagging and other dusty/hot operations. Features the 3M Cool Flow Exhalation Valve and adjustable M-noseclip to help provide a custom fit and secure seal.

3M 8511 Particulate Sanding Respirator N95 Review
These masks look good and appear to be well made (being an M3 product and all). I purchased them to put in a emergency/earthquake kit. They are packed all in one plastic bag (rather than individually) inside a box. I would recommend this as a good, inexpensive mask/respirator.

Good construction, the exhalation valve works as advertised to reduce condensation from respiration. My only complain is that the respirator is a little too big for my medium size face, thus it is uncomfortable to wear glasses with the respirator. Four stars because of the oversize issue, I wish there were a smaller size for 3M 8511, that would be perfect for me and I would give five stars.

Although, (fortunately) we have not had to use these, they are constructed well and are everything that they are advertised to be and I feel confident in having them if we did need them.

I would consider these masks of higher quality over the standards at the box stores. Strong but not tight straps and securely attached, many of the rubber band type straps break and or pull out of the staple on other lower quality masks. Nice breathing feature reduces fog up with goggles and the mask is constructed of a nice soft material. Very comfortable! Only reason why I didn’t give them 5 stars is because they’re a little high in price.

I make a lot of dust in my woodworking shop and am careful to ALWAYS wear a dust mask. Once you develop a wood allergy, it never goes away so I am very careful to use this mask. First, if you are going to wear a mask all the time, it has to be comfortable. The #8511 is soft and with the adjustable nose-fit feature, it conforms snugly to the contours of my face. The two elastic straps provide snug but not over-tight contact and, with a little care, I get a close enough fit so that my exhalations do not fog up my safety glasses. The masks are durable and I typically can wear one all day, every day for several weeks (as long as I don’t sneeze while wearing it!). The masks appear to effectively remove even fine sanding dust as the inside remains clean and I have developed no allergies after many years of usage. Thanks for another fine product 3M!

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3M 8210PLUS Particulate Respirators N95, 20-Pack

Brand: 3M
Feature

* Easy Breathability
* Soft Nosefoam for comfort
* No Tangle Straps
* 3M 8210PLUS N95
* Cake resistant media

Product Description
With a newly designed headband material, this respirator helps provide a custom, secure fit with increased comfort from the soft braided headband material. This respirator has NEW Comfort Straps. These soft braided headstraps are highly durable and won’t pull on hair. These straps coupled with a soft inner-shell and multi-layer construction provide for maximum worker comfort. An adjustable metal noseclip and soft nose foam help provide a custom fit and secure seal. Use to reduce exposure to particulates including dusts and mists. The 3M Particulate Respirator 8210Plus, N95 features 3M’s patented filter media. Made in USA. Approved as an N95 respirator under NIOSH 42CFR84 Standard.

3M Particulate Respirator 8210Plus, features the latest in headband material with no tangle, comfort straps. An adjustable metal noseclip and soft nose foam help provide a custom fit and secure seal. Use to reduce exposure to particulates including dusts and mists.

3M 8210PLUS Particulate Respirators N95 Review
I use the 3M 1860 N95 respirator for mowing the lawn, and it is great. I’m allergic to the grass, as well as other debris from the lawn mower. Without a respirator (or even WITH one that doesn’t filter as well) I have trouble breathing afterward. This is just the product for me.

I think these are well made. I have no problem with the straps of which there are two. The two straps add to the tightness of the fit which is important for these be of any help in keeping out the dust. There is also a foam pad on the inside of the nose bridge which adds to the comfort level. I am cutting cement board in the hot sun and would rather use this style of mask as opposed to a full respirator.

After much study of the prospect of a pandemic flu outbreak (Avian H5N1 or otherwise) in the future, I would highly recommend placing this product in your emergency supply kit. According to the Centers for Disease Control, only respirators with an N-95 rating or higher would be effective in helping to limit your chances of contracting an influenza virus. While I don’t think now is the time to start wearing these things, it is a good time to buy them. When the SARS outbreak hit Canada, even hospitals had a hard time buying these respirators. If a pandemic outbreak occurs, good respirators will be hard to find. As a practical matter, I even use these on woodworking projects and other dusty jobs to protect my lungs.

I ordered this product to protect myself from getting sick while flying. While waiting at the gate for the last flight I took, I noticed some very sick, symptomatic people waiting for my flight and I was unprotected. And guess what, I became very ill 3 days after flying. A client of mine recommended an “N-95″ mask, so I goggle and found the best price on Amazon. When the product arrived, I was impressed with the quality and especially the breatheability. Two weeks later the story broke about the man that flew with TB. But I am now protected. An unexpected bonus was that this mask saved me and allowed me to continue working during the raging wildfires in Southeastern Georgia/Northern Florida, in the region where I live. The smoke hung in the air thicker than fog.

Great for filtering dust. As a bonus, I have also never contracted SARS nor Swine Flu while wearing this mask. I think one of the biggest attractions which nobody has mentioned, however, is that while wearing one of these masks I have also NEVER BEEN ATTACKED BY A LION NOR HAD A STRANGER RUSH UP AND POUR MUSTARD ON MY HEAD! I swear it is true. Why 3M doesn’t market those two additional benefits on the box is beyond me. Probably the bureaucratic FAT CATS in Washington behind it. Stupid Obama. Probably not even a US citizen. I think it is an unintended plus that when I wear this mask everyone knows how serious I am about keeping their dirty, proletariat germs away from me. In what is surely a rare show of respect, when I walk down the street in my N95 Respirator most everyone seems to veer out of my way and avoid contact. Oftentimes this includes refusing to meet my gaze. Why eye contact would transmit germs eludes me for the moment, though as soon as someone who identifies themselves as a doctor answers my online query I will certainly update my post.

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