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Table of Contents Respirator Selection Criteria................................................................................. 1
• Respirator Program Management
• Respirator Fit
• Assigned Protection Factors (APF)
• Effects from Skin or Eye Contact
• Human Factors
• Location of Hazardous Areas
• Respirator Characteristics, Capabilities, and Limitations
• General Use Instructions
• General Use Limitations
Format Explanation................................................................................................ 4
• Chemical Name
• CAS #
• Synonyms
• IDLH Level
• OEL
• Respirator Recommendations
• Comments
Particulate Filter Definitions ................................................................................10
• N-Series
• R-Series
• P-Series
• HEPA
How to Use This Guide..........................................................................................11

Chemical Compound Guide................................................................................15
Respirator Codes and Descriptions .......................................... end of document
© 3M 2018. Data for this guide compiled 2018.
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Respirator Selection Criteria

The 3M™ Respirator Selection Guide your local 3M representative or call our
These respirators help protect against includes a list of chemicals for which 3M Technical Service Line at
certain airborne particles or gases and 3M respirators can be used. This 1-800-243-4630.
vapors only. No respirator is capable of
information can be used to supplement Respirator Program Management
preventing all airborne contaminants from
entering the wearer’s breathing zone. general industrial hygiene knowledge. In the United States, where respirators
When respirators are used in conjunction Once workplace contaminants and their are in use in the workplace, a formal
with a respiratory protection program that respiratory protection program must
meets the requirements in OSHA standard the guide can be used to help select an be established covering the basic
29 CFR 1910.134, they can reduce airborne appropriate 3M™ Respirator for nearly
contaminant concentrations in the requirements outlined in the OSHA
700 chemicals with Threshold Limit Values Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR
breathing zone to below the occupational
exposure limit. Misuse of respirators may (TLVs®) or other recommended exposure 1910.134). Education and training must
result in overexposure to the contaminant limits. Because actual conditions vary from be properly emphasized and conducted
and cause sickness or death. For this one worksite to another, this information is periodically. Maintenance, cleaning, and
reason, proper respirator selection, intended only as a guide. Selection of the
training, use, and maintenance are
storage programs must be established
most appropriate respirator will depend and routinely followed for respirators that
mandatory in order for the wearer to be
properly protected. For correct use,
on the particular situation and should be are reused.
consult a supervisor and User Instructions, made only by a person familiar with the
or call 3M Technical Service at Respirator Fit
1-800-243-4630. and limitations of respiratory protection The OSHA Respiratory Protection
products. If you have any questions
related to proper selection and use of 3M
respirators, or the use of this guide, contact
(disposable) respirator or a reusable
respirator, the wearer must obtain Assigned protection factors* per OSHA Self-Contained Breathing
a satisfactory a 29 CFR 1910.134 are as follows: Apparatus (SCBA)
qualitative or quan test. Worker Air Purifying Respirators Pressure demand airline with escape
comfort should also be considered. • Half facepiece (filtering facepiece- SCBA ............................................. 10,000
Removal of the respirator, even for short disposable and reusable)...................... 10 unknown and IDLH atmospheres
periods of time, dramatically reduces the • Full facepiece......................................... 50 Pressure demand SCBA ............... 10,000
protection afforded by the respirator. Powered Air Purifying Respirators unknown and IDLH atmospheres
Assigned Protection Factors (APF) • Loose-fitting facepiece....................... 25 Effects From Skin or Eye Contact
The respirator selected must have an • Half facepiece........................................ 50 If a chemical can be absorbed through
assigned protection factor (APF) adequate • Full facepiece, helmet, or hood .....1000** the skin, skin protection may be required
for the particular workplace exposure. Supplied Air Respirators (airline) in addition to respiratory protection.
Divide the air contaminant concentration • Continuous Flow Eye protection may also be necessary
by the occupational exposure limit (OEL) –Loose-fitting facepiece................... 25 if not provided by the respirator.
to obtain a hazard ratio. Then select a –Half facepiece.................................... 50 Failure to provide adequate skin or eye
respirator with an assigned protection –Full facepiece, helmet, or hood ..... 1000** protection can invalidate established
factor greater than or equal to that hazard • Pressure demand with full facepiece.....1000 exposure limits and make respirator use
ratio. ineffective for protection against certain
workplace contaminants.
Hazard Ratio
Airborne Contaminant Concentration
= OEL
*Assigned protection factors may vary for specific standards as promulgated by OSHA. Where assigned protection factors in local, state, or federal standards
are lower than those listed here, they should be used instead. For additional limitations of 3M respiratory protection products, refer to 3M respirator packaging
and User Instructions.
** Respirator manufacturer must provide data demonstrating performance of 1000 or greater, otherwise APF of 25.
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Human Factors Location Of Hazardous Area General Use Instructions

Consider the entire package of safety When specifying supplied air respirators, • Failure to follow all instructions and
equipment required for the job. The consider the distance the worker must limitations on the use of these respirators
respirator selected must be compatible travel to get to an uncontaminated work and/or failure to wear them during all
with hard hats, goggles, glasses, welding area, as well as obstacles or equipment times of exposure can reduce respirator
hoods, faceshields, etc. In addition, the present in the area. If ladders or scaffolds effectiveness and may result in sickness
worker must be able to communicate must be climbed, a supplied air respirator or death.
and perform required job duties without or a combination air purifying/supplied • Many of the contaminants that can be
removing the respirator. If strenuous work air respirator may not be appropriate. dangerous to a person’s health include
is to be performed, or if the respirator is to the ones that are so small they cannot be
Respirator Characteristics,
be worn for an extended period of time, it seen or smelled at dangerous levels.
Capabilities, and Limitations
may be desirable to select a lightweight • Before use of any respirator, the wearer
A respirator may not be able to help
respirator with low breathing resistance. must first be trained by the employer in
protect against all of the contaminants
If a respirator does not have good worker proper respirator use in accordance with
present in a particular work environment.
acceptance and does not stay on the applicable safety and health standards.
Specific limitations are stated on the
worker’s face, it will not provide the • The OSHA Respiratory Protection
approval labels and are included with
protection needed. Standard [29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1)] requires
User Instructions. These must be carefully
reviewed for each respirator before use. that the wearer of any tight-fitting
General precautionary information is respirator be fit tested.
given below. Refer to respirator • Leave the contaminated area immediately
packaging or User Instructions for specific if dizziness or other distress occurs, if the
information. respirator becomes damaged or breathing
becomes difficult, if contaminants can be
smelled or tasted, or if irritation occurs.
General Use Limitations CAS #
• These respirators do not supply oxygen. Chemical abstract service registry
Format Explanation numbers were established by the
• Do not use when concentrations of
contaminants are immediately dangerous Chemical Name American Chemical Society to harmonize
to life or health, when concentrations are Chemical names listed in this guide are chemical identification regardless of the
unknown, or in atmospheres containing generally those used in the Threshold synonym used or differences in spelling.
less than 19.5% oxygen. Limit Values and Biological Exposure Synonyms
Indices for 2017 published by the Several common synonyms are listed in
• Do not abuse or misuse any respirator. American Conference of Governmental this column.
• Do not use tight-fitting respirators or Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
loose-fitting facepieces with beards Pesticides and chemicals without IDLH Level
or other facial hair or conditions that established occupational exposure limits This is the concentration considered
prevent direct contact between the are not included. Call 3M Technical Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
face and the edge of the respirator. Service for assistance in selecting (IDLH), as published by the National
respirators for these chemicals. Institute for Occupational Safety and
• Do not use when concentrations Health (NIOSH) (DHHS [NIOSH]
exceed maximum use concentrations Publication No. 90-117). It specifically
established by regulatory agencies. refers to the acute respiratory exposure
that poses an immediate threat of loss
of life, immediate or delayed irreversible
adverse effects on health, or acute eye
exposure that would prevent escape from
a hazardous atmosphere.
Format Explanation 4
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The reasons NIOSH established an IDLH at The concentration that would result in an Association is listed when it is the most
a particular level for a specific chemical are oxygen deficient atmosphere should also stringent value or there is no TLV or PEL.
described in Documentation for be considered to be IDLH.
• Time Weighted Average (TWA) exposure
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
OEL limits are for a normal eight (8) hour
Concentrations (IDLHs), NTIS Publication
• The occupational exposure limits listed workday and a forty (40) hour work-week.
No. PB-94-195047, May 1994. The 1994
are 2017 ACGIH Threshold Limit
IDLH values established by NIOSH used • Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL) is
Values (TLVs), unless otherwise stated.
interim criteria, and OSHA stated in a May a 15-minute time weighted average
From ACGIH®, 2017 TLVs® and BEIs®
21, 1996 memorandum that OSHA will use exposure which should not be
Book. Copyright 2017. Reprinted with
the older IDLH values while NIOSH exceeded at any time during a workday.
permission. The concentrations are
conducts further study regarding the 1994 • Ceiling (C) exposure limits refer to
expressed in ppm — parts per million
values. The 1990 IDLH values are used in concentrations that should not be
(parts of contaminant per million parts
this guide since OSHA uses these values exceeded during any part of the
of air) — unless specifically stated as
for enforcement. working exposure.
mg/m3 (milligrams of contaminant per
For those substances with no IDLH listed, cubic meter of air) or some other unit. • Exposure limits for particulates are as
the manufacturer or supplier may have • The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit total dust unless otherwise noted (e.g.,
additional chemical information. The (PEL) is listed when it is more stringent inhalable fraction, respirable fraction,
Chemical Referral Center operated by the than the current TLV. respirable fibers, etc.)
Chemical Manufacturers Association can • Skin notations indicate the substance
• The 2010 Workplace Environmental
assist in providing telephone numbers for can be absorbed through the skin. In
Exposure Levels (WEEL) from
obtaining information from manufacturers. these cases, appropriate measures must
the American Industrial Hygiene
The lower explosive level (LEL) has been
listed when an IDLH value was not located.
be taken to prevent skin and eye contact For more information on odor thresholds, The recommendations are for single
to avoid invalidating the OEL. please see relevant publications such as substances. When two or more
“Odor Thresholds for Chemicals with substances are present, a combination
• For a more detailed explanation of TLVs
Established Health Standards, Second respirator may be appropriate. For
and their proper application, refer to the
Edition. AIHA (2013).” example, with a spray paint that contains
TLV booklet available for a nominal fee
from ACGIH, 1330 Kemper Meadow Respirator Type organic solvents and titanium dioxide, a
Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45240 respirator consisting of an organic vapor
This column lists the suggested type of cartridge and a particle filter may be
www.acgih.org.
particulate, gas/vapor or supplied air appropriate. In cases where an air
Odor Threshold respirator. The abbreviations used are purifying respirator is not available for all
Odor thresholds have been removed explained at the end of this document. of the substances of concern in a
from this version of the guide. While All of these respirators have not been mixture, a supplied air respirator may be
contaminant odor or irritation may serve specifically tested against each compound required.
as a secondary indicator of when to listed. A review of chemical and physical In some cases, the respirator is
change cartridges, it cannot be used as properties of the materials, as well as preceded by an “(F)” designation. These
the primary indicator for when to adsorption or filtration characteristics of contaminants have been identified as
change. the respirators, forms the basis for the potential eye irritants. Full facepieces,
recommendations. hoods, helmets or loose fitting
facepieces, or half facepieces with
appropriate eye protection should be
considered.
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Do not exceed maximum use concentrations Comments Sometimes, a supplied air respirator
established by regulatory agencies. Follow the Other information may be listed in is recommended because the
protection factor guidelines in specific OSHA this column: service life may be so short that the
standards, and refer to the instructions in the frequency required for changing the
A. Short service life means predicted
Respirator Selection Criteria and How To Use cartridges may not be practical.
cartridge life of less than 30 minutes at
This Guide sections of this guide.
concentrations of ten times (10X) the OEL, References to Ineffective sorbents
When a chemical cartridge respirator is or the contaminant’s boiling point is less or Unknown sorbent effectiveness
recommended, it can only be used if a than 65C. Actual service life will vary indicate 3M does not make chemical
cartridge change schedule is established as considerably depending on concentration cartridge respirators appropriate for
described in 29 CFR 1910.134 (d)(3)(iii) (B) (2). levels, temperature, humidity, work rate, these substances at this time or it is not
If a change schedule is not established, a etc. See the following literature references known how effective the sorbents would
supplied air respirator must be used instead. for specific details on the conditions and be for these materials.
limitations of these estimates:
B. References to a respirator not
1. 3M Company. being specifically approved refer to
3M Service Life Software. approvals for that particular substance
3M.com/sls only. All respirators listed in this guide
2. Nelson, G.O. and C.A. Harder. are NIOSH approved for specific
Respirator Cartridge Efficiency substances and/or conditions.
Studies: V. Effect of Solvent Vapor.
Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J. 35(7):
391-410 (1974).
C. {Comments regarding warning specific exposure data and Both chemical properties and use
properties have been removed as workplace conditions before making conditions/processes can affect the
OSHA allows air purifying respirators to their final selection.* If a chemical physical form in the workplace. Users
be used against gases and vapors with cartridge is used, a change schedule should consider specific exposure
poor or unknown warning properties. must be established to replace the data and workplace conditions before
Instead cartridge change schedules cartridges before the end of their making their final selection.*
based on objective information and service life.
F. It is believed that an N-series filter is
data must be established.} E. These compounds have been identified sufficient since these materials will not
D. These compounds have been as possibly existing in both vapor and coat the filter fibers, but since this
identified as possibly existing in both particulate phase in the workplace. material may contain oil aerosols, an
particulate and vapor phase in the Even though these chemicals would R- or P-series filter is recommended
workplace. For these compounds, 3M be expected to be in the vapor phase, until further research or a regulatory
recommends that a gas/vapor when other aerosols are present or agency takes a specific position.
cartridge be used in addition to the there is high humidity, it is possible
that the vapor may be adsorbed onto G. R- or P-series filters have been
traditionally accepted particulate recommended pending more research
filter. It is the user’s responsibility these coexisting particles or dissolved
in available water droplets; therefore, as to how these materials affect the
to determine whether both forms filter fibers.
coexist. Both chemical properties and 3M recommends a filter for the
use conditions/processes particulate phase be used in addition H. Listing of 3M 3510, 3530, 3550, or
can affect the physical form in the to the traditionally accepted chemical 3720 refers to a 3M™ Personal Air
workplace. Users should consider cartridge. It is the user’s responsibility to Monitor with Pre-Paid Analysis.
determine whether both forms coexist.
* See Perez, C. and S. C. Soderholm: Some Chemicals Requiring Special Consideration When Deciding Whether to Sample the Particle, Vapor, or Both Phases of an
Atmosphere. Appl. Occup. Hyg. 6(10): 859-864 (1991).
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Monitors may be used to measure the

amount of specific contaminants in the
air. 3M™ Monitors without pre-paid
analysis may be used with analysis
performed by a private laboratory.
You should check with the laboratory to
determine what other chemicals can be
measured with the monitors. An
estimate of the airborne concentration
is needed for making appropriate
respirator selection and establishing a
cartridge change schedule.
Contact the toll free 3M Technical Service
Line at 1-800-243-4630 if you have
questions about the use of this guide or the
proper selection and use and limitations of
any 3M respirators.
Particulate Filter Definitions P-Series Filters: A filter intended for Oil: Any of numerous mineral, vegetable and
synthetic substances and animal and vegetable
removal of any particle including
N-Series Filters: These filters are oil-based liquid aerosols. They may be
fats that are generally slippery, combustible,
viscous, liquid or liquefiable at room temperatures
restricted to use in atmospheres free of oil used for any solid or liquid particulate soluble in various organic solvents such as ether
aerosols. They may be used for any solid airborne hazard. NIOSH requires that but not in water.
or liquid airborne particulate hazard that respirator manufacturers establish 95 Level Filter
does not contain oil. Generally these time-use limitations for all P-series filters. At least 95% filtration efficiency
filters should be used and reused subject 3M recommends that in atmospheres per the NIOSH 42 CFR 84 test
only to considerations of hygiene, containing oil aerosols, P-series filters method.
damage, and increased breathing should be used and reused for no
resistance. 100 Level Filter
more than 40 hours of use or 30 days,
At least 99.97% filtration efficiency
R-Series Filters: A filter intended whichever occurs first, unless the filter
per the NIOSH 42 CFR 84 test
for removal of any particle including needs to be changed for hygiene
method.
oil-based liquid aerosol. They may be used reasons, is damaged, or becomes
for any solid or liquid airborne particulate difficult to breathe through before the HEPA Filter
hazard. If the atmosphere contains oil, the time limit is reached. When used in At least 99.97% filtration efficiency
R-series filter should be used only for a atmospheres containing non-oil aerosol, per the NIOSH 42 CFR 84 test
single shift (or for 8 hours of continuous or 3M P-series filters should be used and method. Filter class for powered
intermittent use). reused subject to conditions of hygiene, air purifying respirators (PAPRs) only.
damage and increased breathing Use instead of N, R, P type filters.
resistance.
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How to Use this Guide

If a respirator is being selected for a single For PAPRs, use a HEPA filter instead of the N, R specific process being used.
compound listed in this guide with an air or P type particle filters listed in the guide.
If air sampling data are not available and
concentration not exceeding either the respirator
If respiratory protection is required for an sampling is not practical, historical
APF times the OEL, or the IDLH, then the
atmosphere with more than one chemical, you information from similar processes or
respirator identified in the Respirator column may
must follow the directions below for proper analogous operations may be helpful for
be selected. Descriptions of the respirator codes
respirator selection. If you need help, call 3M calculating maximum exposures and
may be found at the end of this guide.
Technical Service at 1-800-243-4630. evaluating potential health effects. Record
If a particulate filter respirator is recommended the airborne concentration(s) on the form
(any respirator code with N95, N100, R95, P95 or 1. Identify the air contaminants present in the provided or your own form. Go to Step 3.
P100 in it) and a mineral, vegetable or synthetic oil workplace. Include chemical name and
or other oily material is also present in the air, you form. Classify particulate contaminants as 3. Is the airborne concentration unknown?
must select a respirator that provides the same oil or non-oil material. If the chemical is
listed in this guide, it is classified. For help, a) If yes, go to Step 16.
efficiency but is acceptable for oil aerosols (see b) If no, go to Step 4.
Oil definition given previously). For example, if a see definition of oil. The material safety
respirator is being selected for beryllium dust at a data sheet (MSDS) can be helpful with this 4. Is
the oxygen concentration less than
concentration 2 times the exposure limit, the step. Consider particulate contaminants as 19.5% or does the potential exist for the
guide lists N95. If an oil mist is present (air oil if unknown or not sure. List the oxygen concentration to fall below 19.5%?
concentration greater than 0.1 mg/m3, but less contaminants on the form contained in this
guide or on your own form. Go to Step 2. a) If yes, go to Step 16.
than the occupational exposure limit) either an R- b) If no, go to Step 5.
or P-series filter must be selected, even though 2. Determine the air concentration of the
respiratory protection is not needed for the oil contaminant. Air sampling is highly 5. Is the chemical listed in the guide?
mist. recommended. Consideration should be a) If yes, go to Step 6.
given to TWA, short term and peak b) If no, go to Step 15.
(ceiling) exposures, while keeping in mind
seasonal and worker variability and the
6. Record the IDLH value and the value from If
a PAPR is selected, use a HEPA filter if an ratio is less than 25. (3) A full facepiece
the OEL column on the form provided or N, R, or P-series filter is listed. If the guide respirator that has been quantitatively fit
on one you created. Determine the hazard lists SA or SA(F), a PAPR cannot be used. tested may be used with cartridges and/or
ratio (see page 1) and record. Using this If a gas or vapor respirator is selected, filters listed under the Respirator column. If a
information, determine which condition cartridge change schedules based on gas or vapor respirator is selected, cartridge
describes your situation: objective data must be established. change schedules based on objective data
Otherwise supplied air respirators must must be established. Otherwise supplied
a) Does the airborne concentration exceed
be used. The service life of gas or vapor air respirators must be used. Record the
the IDLH value? If yes, go to Step 16.
cartridges should be considered to respirator you selected in the last column of
b) Does the hazard ratio exceed
determine if supplied air respirators are a the form for that chemical. Go to Step 10.
(>) 1000?
better selection given the high exposure
If yes, go to Step 16. 9. If the hazard ratio is less than or equal to 10:
concentrations. Record the respirator you
c) Does the hazard ratio exceed (>) 50?If Select the respirator type listed in the
selected in the last column of the form for
yes, go to Step 7. Respirator column. If a gas or vapor respirator
that chemical. Go to Step 10.
d) Does the hazard ratio exceed (>) 10? is selected, cartridge change schedules based
If yes, go to Step 8. 8. If the hazard ratio exceeds 10 but is less than on objective data must be established.
e) Is the hazard ratio less than or equal 50, select one of the following respirators: Otherwise supplied air respirators must be
to (≤) 10? If yes, go to Step 9. (1) If the guide lists SA or SA(F), a supplied used. Record the respirator you selected in the
air respirator must be used. Loose fitting last column of the form for that chemical. Go
7. If the hazard ratio exceeds 50, but is less
facepieces may only be used if the hazard to Step 10.
than 1000: Select one of the following
respirators: (1) a full facepiece, helmet or ratio is less than 25. (2) A powered air 10. Are any other air contaminants present at
hood supplied air respirator or (2) a full purifying respirator (PAPR) may be used the same time?
facepiece, helmet or hood powered air with the cartridge and/or filter type listed
under the Respirator column. Use a HEPA a) If yes, go to Step 2 and repeat the
purifying respirator (PAPR) with the same
filter if an N, R, P-series filter is listed. Loose procedure, recording the appropriate
cartridge type as listed in the guide under
fitting facepiece may only be used if the information for the next chemical. When
the Respirator column.
hazard two or more contaminants that act upon
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the same organ system are present, must still be considered when choosing the If SA or SA(F) is one of the
consideration should be given to the appropriate filter.) respirators listed, this respirator must
combined effect rather than individual be selected over all others. If any of
a) If yes, a respirator with either an
effects. Consult the current TLVs® the respirator codes contain the (F)
R- or P-series or HEPA filter must be
and documentation published by the designation, respirators with half
selected. R-series filters must be
American Conference of Governmental facepieces cannot be used unless
changed after 8 hours use or after the
Industrial Hygienists for more appropriate eye protection is also
respirator is loaded with or exposed to
information and the appropriate formula. worn. If no air-purifying respirator
200 mg of aerosol. The manufacturer’s
If combined effects are considered, will provide the protection required,
service time recommendation must be
calculate the hazard ratio for the mixture. select SA or SA(F). Go to Step 17.
followed for P-series filters. Record the
b) If no, go to Step 11.
respirator with the R- or P-series filter b) If no, record the respirator listed
11. Are
any of the respirators listed in the last that is being selected. Go to Step 14.
as the final respirator selected
column a particulate filter respirator (i.e., b) If no, go to Step 14.
(bottom line). Go to Step 17.
does it have an N, R or P filter?)?
14. Was more than one respirator type
15. If the chemical is not listed in the guide,
a) If yes, go to Step 12. required for the specific exposure situation
either it is a pesticide or an occupational
b) If no, go to Step 14. (i.e., is there more than one respirator code
exposure limit was not located. If an
included in the list made in the
12. Are only N-series particulate filter acceptable exposure level is not known, a
last column of the form?)?
respirator(s) listed? respirator cannot be recommended. If you
a) If yes, note all respirators
a) If yes, go to Step 13.
have an exposure level for the material
recommended. If your list contains
b) If no, go to Step 14. and would like help, go to Step 17. If no
more than one respirator and all are air-
exposure limit is known, go to Step 16.
13. Is
airborne oil mist present at a
purifying respirators, select the one
concentration greater than 0.1 mg/m³ with the highest assigned protection 16. These conditions (unknown, <19.5%
but less than the value in the OEL column factor (see page 2) and one that oxygen, airborne concentration >IDLH)
of the guide? (If a respirator is not being removes all of the contaminants, if are generally considered as IDLH or the
selected for oil, the presence of the oil available. hazard ratio exceeds 1000. Select either a
positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) or combination 17. Do you need help?
respirator consisting of a positive pressure a) If yes, call 3M for assistance at
supplied air respirator with an auxiliary 1-800-243-4630.
SCBA. The rated duration of the auxiliary b) If no, order the selected respirator(s)
SCBA should be sufficient to allow from your local safety equipment
adequate time for escape. Record the distributor.
respirator selected in the final row of the
form. This is the minimum acceptable
level of respiratory protection; the
selection process is finished. If you need
help, go to Step 17.
Respirator Selection Form

Air OEL Hazard Respirator
Chemical Name IDLH
Concentration Ratio Type
Respirator Selected:
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NOTE: For explanation of column headings and abbreviations, refer to Format Explanation starting on page 4. 15
Respirator
Chemical Name IDLH OEL (Exposures < both
CAS # Synonym (ppm) (ppm) APF x OEL and IDLH) Comments
Acetaldehyde Acetic aldehyde, Ethanal 10000 TWA=200 (OSHA) (F)OV Multigas cartridge
75-07-0 C=25 (F)MG recommended for longer
service life
Acetamide Ethanamide TWA=1 OV/N95 See comment D on
60-35-5 (inhalable fraction page 8
and vapor)
Acetic acid Ethanoic acid, Glacial acetic 1000 TWA=10 (F)OV/AG
64-19-7 acid, Methane carboxylic acid, STEL=15
Vinegar acid
Acetic anhydride Acetic acid anhydride, Acetyl 1000 TWA=1 (F)OV
108-24-7 oxide, Ethanoic anhydride STEL=3
Acetone 2-Propanone, Dimethyl ketone, 20000 TWA=250 OV Short service life.
67-64-1 Ketone propane STEL=500 3M 3530 Monitor
Acetone 2-Cyano-2-propanol, 22000 TWA=2 (AIHA) OV
cyanohydrin 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl STEL=5 (AIHA)
75-86-5 propanenitrile, C=5 mg/m3 (as CN)
2-Methyllactonile, 2-Propane -skin-
cyanohydrin, a-Hydroxy
isobutyronitrile
Acetonitrile Cyanomethane, Ethane 4000 TWA=20 OV 3M 3530 Monitor
75-05-8 nitrile, Ethyl nitrile, -skin-
Methanecarbonitrile, Methyl
cyanide
Acetophenone 1-Phenylethanone, Acetyl TWA=10 OV See comment E on
98-86-2 benzene, Benzoyl methide, page 8
Methyl phenyl ketone
Acetylsalicylic acid Aspirin TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
50-78-2
Acrolein Acrylaldehyde, 5 TWA=0.1 (OSHA) (F)OV Short service life
107-02-8 Acrylic aldehyde, C=0.1
Allylaldehyde, Propenal -skin-
Acrylamide Acrylamide monomer, TWA=0.03 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
79-06-1 Acrylic amide, Propenamide (inhalable fraction page 8
and vapor)
-skin-
Acrylic acid Acroleic acid, Propenoic acid 24000 TWA=2 (F)OV
79-10-7 -skin-
Acrylonitrile AN, Propenenitrile, 500 TWA=2 OV SA if cartridge not
107-13-1 Vinyl cyanide -skin- disposed of after shift,
per 29 CFR 1910.1045.
3M 3510 monitor.
Adipic acid 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid, TWA=5 mg/m3 (F)N95
124-04-9 1,6-Hexanedioic acid, Adipinic
acid, Hexanedioic acid
Chemical Compound Guide 16

Respirator
Adiponitrile 1,4-Dicyanobutane, Addipic 17000 TWA=2 OV

111-69-3 acid dinitrile, Hexanedinitrile, -skin-
Tetramethylene cyanide
Allyl alcohol 2-Propen-1-ol, 2-Propenol, 150 TWA=0.5 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
107-18-6 Vinyl carbinol -skin-
Allyl Bromide 1-Bromo-2-propene; 1-Propene; 44000 TWA=0.1 (F)OV
106-95-6 3-bromo-; 2-Propenyl STEL=0.2
bromide; 3-Bromo-1- -skin-
propene; 3-Bromopropene;
3-Bromoproylene
Allyl chloride 1-Chloro-2-propene, 300 TWA=1 OV Short service life
107-05-1 3-Chloropropene STEL=2
-skin-
Allyl glycidyl ether 1-Allyloxy-2,3-epoxy-propane, 270 TWA=1 (F)OV
106-92-3 AGE C=10 (OSHA)
Allyl isothiocyanate AITC, Allyl isosulfocyanate, Allyl STEL=1 (AIHA) OV SA if used with acids
57-06-7 thiocarbanimide, Oil of mustard, -skin-
3-Isothiocyanate-1-propene
Allyl propyl disulfide 2-Propenyl propyl disulfide, TWA=0.5 (F)OV
2179-59-1 Onion oil, Propyl allyl disulfide
alpha-Alumina TWA=15 mg/m3 N95
1344-28-1 (OSHA)
Aluminum metal and TWA=15 mg/m3 N95
insoluble compounds (OSHA)
7429-90-5 TWA=1 mg/m3
(respirable fraction)
p-Aminobenzoic acid 4-Aminobenzoic acid, TWA=5 mg/m3 (F)N95
150-13-0 Aminobenzoic acid, PABA (AIHA)
2-Aminopyridine a-Aminopyridine 5 TWA=0.5 OV
504-29-0
Aminotri ATMP, Briquest 301-32S, TWA=10 mg/m3 AG/N95 If heated, AG cartridge
(methylenephosphonic Briquest 302-500, Dequest (AIHA) may be needed
acid) 2000, Dequest 2001,
6419-19-8 Nitrilotrimethanephosphonic
acid, NTF, NTMP, NTPA
Ammonia Anhydrous ammonia 500 TWA=25 (F)AM Irritation also
7664-41-7 STEL=35 provides warning
Ammonium chloride TWA=10 mg/m3 AM/N95
(liquids) STEL=20 mg/m3
12125-02-9
Ammonium chloride TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
(solids) STEL=20 mg/m3
12125-02-9
18
Respirator
Ammonium TWA=0.01 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on

perfluorooctanoate -skin- page 8
3825-26-1
n-Amyl alcohol 1-Pentanol, Amyl alcohol, TWA=100 (AIHA) (F)OV
71-41-0 n-Butyl carbinol, n-Pentanol,
Pentanol, Pentyl alcohol
tert-Amyl TAME TWA=20 OV
methyl ether
994-05-8
Aniline Aminobenzene, Aniline oil, 100 TWA=2 OV
62-53-3 Phenylamine -skin-
o-Anisidine 2-Methoxyaniline, 50 mg/m3 TWA=0.5 mg/m3 OV/P95
90-04-0 o-Aminoanisole, -skin-
29191-52-4 o-Methoxyaniline (oil)
p-Anisidine 4-Methoxyaniline, p- 50 mg/m3 TWA=0.5 mg/m3 OV/N95
104-94-9 Aminoanisole, -skin-
29191-52-4 p-Methoxyaniline (solid)
Antimony and 80 mg/m3 TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95
compounds (as Sb)
7440-36-0
Arsenic, elemental 100 mg/m3 TWA=0.01 mg/m3 N100
7440-38-2
Arsenic, inorganic 100 mg/m3 TWA=0.01 mg/m3 MG/N100 No half mask respirators
compounds for arsenic trichloride
(except arsine) because of skin
(as As) adsorption. N100 may
be appropriate if vapor
concentrations are
below exposure limits
Arsenic, organic TWA=0.5 mg/m3 OV/N100 MG/N100 may be
compounds (as As) (OSHA) required for certain
organic arsenic
compounds
Arsine Arsenic hydride, Arsenic 6 TWA=0.005 (F)SA Unknown sorbent
7784-42-1 trihydride, Arseniuretted effectiveness
hydrogen, Arsenous hydride,
Hydrogen arsenide
Asbestos Actinolite, Amosite, TWA= 0.1 f/cc N100 Dual cartridge as per
1332-21-4 Anthophyllite, Chrysotile, (respirable fibers) 29 CFR 1910.1001,
Crocidolite, Tremolite 1915.1001 and 1926.1101
Asphalt (petroleum; Asphaltic bitumen, Asphaltum, TWA=0.5 mg/m3 OV/P95 R or P95 alone may be
bitumen) fumes Bitumen, Hot mix asphalt, (inhalable fraction suitable for some
8052-42-4 Mineral pitch, Petroleum asphalt, as benzene-soluble applications. See
Road asphalt, Road tar aerosol) comment F on page 8
20
Respirator
Barium and soluble 1100 mg/m3 TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95

compounds (as Ba)
7440-39-3
Barium sulfate TWA= 5 mg/m3 N95
7727-43-7 (inhalable fraction)
Benzaldehyde Benzenecarbonal, Benzoic TWA=2 (AIHA) (F)OV
100-52-7 aldehyde, Oil of bitter almond STEL=4 (AIHA)
Benzene Benzol, Coal tar naptha 3000 TWA=0.5 OV SA if cartridges are

71-43-2 STEL=2.5 not replaced at the
-skin- start of each shift, per
20 CFR 1910.1028.
3M 3510 Monitor
Benzophenone Benzoyl benzene, Diphenyl TWA=0.5 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
119-61-9 ketone, Diphenyl methanone, (AIHA) page 8
Phenyl ketone
Benzotrichloride Benzenyl trichloride, C=0.1 (F)OV
98-07-7 Benzenylchloride, Benzoic -skin-
trichloride, Benzyl trichloride,
Phenyl chloroform,
Toluene trichloride,
Trichloromethylbenzene
Benzoyl chloride a-Chlorobenzaldehyde, C=0.5 (F)OV/AG
98-88-4 Benzene carbonyl chloride, (F)MG
Benzoic acid chloride
Benzoyl peroxide Dibenzoyl peroxide 7000 mg/m3 TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
94-36-0 page 8
Benzyl acetate Acetic acid benzyl ester, TWA=10 OV/N95
140-11-4 Acetic acid phenylmethyl ester,
Phenylmethyl acetate
Benzyl alcohol a-Hydroxytoluene, TWA=10 (AIHA) (F)OV
100-51-6 Phenylcarbinol,
Phenylmethanol
Benzyl chloride a-Chlorotoluene 10 TWA=1 (F)OV/AG See comment E on
100-44-7 page 8. 3M 3510
Monitor
Beryllium and 10 mg/m3 TWA=0.00005 N95 See OSHA standard
compounds (as Be) mg/m3 (inhalable 1910.1024 regarding
7440-41-7 fraction) PAPRs requested by
STEL=0.002 mg/m3 employee
(OSHA)
-skin-
Biphenyl Diphenyl, Phenylbenzene 300 mg/m3 TWA=0.2 OV/N95
92-52-4
22
Respirator
Bismuth telluride Bismuth sesquitelluride TWA=10 mg/m3 N95

(undoped) TWA=5 mg/m3
1304-82-1 (OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Bismuth telluride TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
(Se-doped) (as Bi2Te3)
Boric acid Borofax, Boron trihydroxide, TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
10043-35-3 Hydrogen orthoborate, Kill-off, (inhalable fraction)
Kjel-sorb Orthoboric acid, Three STEL=6 mg/m3
elephant, Trihydroxyborane (inhalable fraction)
Boron oxide Anhydrous boric acid, Boric TWA=10 mg/m3 N95

1303-86-2 anhydride, Boric oxide
Boron tribromide Boron bromide C=0.7 (F)AG
10294-33-4
Boron trichloride Trichloroboron C=0.7 (F)AG
10294-34-5
Boron trifluoride 100 STEL=0.1 (F)AG
7637-07-2 C=0.7
Bromine 10 TWA=0.1 (F)AG Irritation also
7726-95-6 STEL=0.2 provides warning
Bromine TWA=0.1 AG
pentafluoride
7789-30-2
Bromoform Tribromomethane TWA=0.5 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
75-25-2
1-Bromopropane n-Propylbromide, TWA=0.1 OV
106-94-5 Propylbromide
1,3-Butadiene Biethylene, Divinyl, 20000 TWA=1 (OSHA) OV Cartridges must be
106-99-0 Erythrene STEL=5 (OSHA) replaced, per 29 CFR
1910.1051
Butane n-Butane, 16000 STEL=1000 SA Short OV service life
106-97-8 Methylethyl methane
1-Butene 1-Butylene, a-Butene, TWA=250 OV Short service life
106-98-9 a-Butylene, But-1-ene,
Ethylethylene
2-Butene (mixture b-Butene, b-Butylene, TWA=250 OV Short service life
of trans- and cis-) Dimethylethylene,
107-01-7 Pseudobutylene
cis-2-Butene b-cis-Butylene, cis-1,2- TWA=250 OV Short service life
590-18-1 Dimethylethylene, cis-Butene,
cis-Butene-2
24
Respirator
trans-2-Butene 2-Butene,(E)-; 2-trans-Butene, TWA=250 OV Short service life

624-64-6 b-trans-Butylene, trans-1,2-
Dimethylethylene, trans-Butene
2-Butoxyethanol Butyl Cellosolve®, Ethylene 700 TWA=20 (F)OV See comment E on
111-76-2 glycol monobutylether page 8
2-Butoxyethyl Acetic acid, 2-butoxyethyl ester; 8800 TWA=20 OV
acetate 2-Butoxyethanol acetate; Butyl
112-07-2 Cellusolve acetate; Butylglycol
acetate; EGBA; Ektasolve
EB acetate; Ethylene glycol
monobutyl ether acetate;
Glycol monobutyl ether acetate
n-Butyl acetate Acetic acid butyl ester, Butyl 10000 TWA=50 (F)OV See comment E on
123-86-4 acetate, Butyl ethanoate STEL=150 page 8. 3M 3510
Monitor.
sec-Butyl acetate 1-Methylpropylacetate 10000 TWA=50 (F)OV See comment E on
105-46-4 STEL=150 page 8. 3M 3510
Monitor.
tert-Butyl acetate Acetic acid tert-butyl ester 10000 TWA=50 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
540-88-5 STEL=150
Butyl acrylate 2-Propenoic acid butyl ester, 15000 TWA=2 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
141-32-2 Butyl 2-propenoate
n-Butyl alcohol 1-Butanol, 1-Hydroxybutane, 8000 TWA=20 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
71-36-3 Butyl alcohol, Butyl
hydroxide, Butyric alcohol,
Methylolpropane, n-Butanol,
n-Propyl carbinol, Propyl
methanol
sec-Butyl alcohol 2-Butanol, Methyl ethyl carbinol 10000 TWA=100 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
78-92-2
tert-Butyl alcohol 2-Methyl-2-propanol, TBA, 8000 TWA=100 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
75-65-0 Trimethyl carbinol
Butylamine 1-Aminobutane, n-Butylamine 2000 C=5 AM AM not specifically
109-73-9 -skin- approved, but 3M
recommended for
longer service life
Butylated 2,6-bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4- TWA=2 mg/m3 (F)OV/N95 See comment D on
hydroxytoluene methylphenol; 2,6-Di-tert-butyl- (inhalable fraction page 8
128-37-0 p-cresol; BHT; DBPD and vapor)
4-tert-Butylcatechol 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,2- C= 2 mg/m3 (AIHA) (F)N95
98-29-3 benzenediol; 4-tert-Butyl -skin-
pyrocatechol; 4-tert-Butyl-1-1,2-
dihydroxy benzene; p-tert-
Butylcatechol
tert-Butyl Chromic acid di-tert-butyl ester 30 mg/m3 TWA=0.005 mg/m3 N95
chromate (as CrO3) (OSHA)
1189-85-1 C=0.1 mg/m3
-skin-
26
Respirator
Butylene oxide 1,2-Butene oxide; 1,2-Butylene TWA=2 (AIHA) OV Short service life
106-88-7 oxide; 1,2-Epoxybutane;
1-Butene oxide; BO; Epoxy-
butane
n-Butyl glycidyl 1,2-Epoxy-3-butoxypropane, 3500 TWA=3 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
ether BGE -skin-
2426-08-6
n-Butyl lactate Lactic acid butylester 11500 TWA=5 OV Irritation also
138-22-7 provides warning
Butyl mercaptan 1-Mercaptobutane, 2500 TWA=0.5 OV
109-79-5 n-Butanethiol
o-sec-Butylphenol 2-sec-Butylphenol TWA=5 OV/P95
89-72-5 -skin-
p-tert-Butyltoluene 1-Methyl-4-tert-butylbenzene 1000 TWA=1 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
98-51-1
Butyraldehyde Butal, Butaldehyde, Butalyde, 19000 TWA=25 (AIHA) (F)Form Formaldehyde
123-72-8 Butanal, Butanaldehyde, cartridge not
Butylaldehyde, Butyral butyric specifically approved,
aldehyde but 3M recommended
for longer service life
Cadmium and Cadmium oxide fume 9 mg/m3 TWA=0.002 mg/m3 N100
compounds (as Cd) (fume) (respirable fraction)
7440-43-9 50 mg/m3 TWA=0.005 mg/
m3 (OSHA)
Calcium arsenate Cucumber dust, Tricalcium 100 mg/m3 TWA=0.01 mg/m3 N100
(as As) arsenate, Tricalcium o-arsenate
7778-44-1
Calcium carbonate Limestone, Marble TWA=15 mg/m3 N95
1317-65-3 (OSHA)
TWA= 5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Calcium chromate Calcium chrome yellow TWA=0.001 mg/m3 N95
(as Cr)
13765-19-0
Calcium cyanamide Calcium carbimide, Lime TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95
156-62-7 nitrogen
Calcium fluoride Fluorite, Fluorospar TWA= 2.5 mg/m3 N95
(as F)
7789-75-5
Calcium hydroxide Calcium hydrate, Caustic lime, TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
1305-62-0 Hydrated lime
28
Respirator
Calcium oxide Pebble lime, Quicklime TWA=2 mg/m3 N95

1305-78-8
Calcium silicate Calcium hydrosilicate, TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
(containing no Wollastonite
asbestos and <1%
crystaline silica)
1344-95-2
Calcium sulfate Gypsum, Plaster of Paris TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
TWA= 5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Camphor 2-Camphonone, Gum 200 mg/m3 TWA=2 (F)OV/N95 3M 3510 Monitor
76-22-2 camphor, Laurel camphor, STEL=3
Synthetic camphor
Caprolactam 2-Oxohexamethylenimine, 14000 TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
105-60-2 Aminocaproic lactam (inhalable fraction page 8
and vapor)
Captan N-(Trichloromethylthio)-4- TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
133-06-2 cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide (inhalable fraction)
Carbon black Acetylene black, Channel black, TWA=3 mg/m3 N95
1333-86-4 Furnace black, Lamp black, (inhalable fraction)
Thermal black
Carbon dioxide Carbonic acid gas, Dry ice 50000 TWA=5000 SA Ineffective sorbents
124-38-9 STEL=30000
Carbon disulfide Carbon bisulfide, Carbon 500 TWA=1 OV Short service life
75-15-0 bisulfur, Carbon bisulphide, C=30 (OSHA)
Carbon disulphide, Carbon -skin-
sulfide, Dithiocarbonic
anhydride, Sulphocarbonic
anhydride, Weevitox
Carbon monoxide Monoxide 1500 TWA=25 SA Ineffective sorbents
630-08-0
Carbon tetrabromide Tetrabromomethane TWA=0.1 (F)OV
558-13-4 STEL=0.3
Carbon tetrachloride Tetrachloromethane 300 TWA=5 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
56-23-5 STEL=10
C=25 (OSHA)
-skin-
Carbonyl fluoride Carbon oxyfluoride, TWA=2 (F)MG
353-50-4 Fluoroformyl fluoride STEL=5
Carbonyl sulfide Carbon monoxide monosulfide, TWA=5 SA
463-58-1 Carbon oxide sulfide, Carbon
oxysulfide, Oxycarbon sulfide
30
Respirator
Catechol Pyrocatechol 14000 TWA=5 OV/N95

120-80-9 -skin-
Cellulose Paper fiber TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
9004-34-6 TWA= 5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Cesium fluoride (as F) TWA=2.5 mg/m3 N95
13400-13-0
Cesium hydroxide Cesuim hydrate TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
21351-79-1
Chloramphenicol [R-(R*,R*)]-2,2-dichloro-N- TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95
56-75-7 [2,hydroxy-1-(hydroxy methyl)-2- (AIHA)
(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl] acetamide;
Chloromycetin; Levomycetin
Chlorinated Hexachlorodiphenyl oxide TWA=0.5 mg/m3 OV/P95
diphenyl oxide
31242-93-0
Chlorine 30 TWA=0.5 (F)AG Irritation also
7782-50-5 STEL=1 provides warning
C=1 (OSHA)
Chlorine dioxide Chlorine oxide, 10 TWA=0.1 AG
10049-04-4 Chlorine peroxide STEL=0.3
Chlorine trifluoride Chlorine fluoride 20 C=0.1 MG

7790-91-2
Chloroacetaldehyde 2-Chloroethanal, 100 C=1 (F)OV
107-20-0 Chloroacetaldehyde
(40% aqueous)
Chloroacetone Chloracetone, 1-Chloro-2- C=1 (F)OV
78-95-5 propanone, Monochloroacetone -skin-
Chloroacetyl Chloracetyl chloride TWA=0.05 (F)OV/AG
chloride STEL=0.15
79-04-9 -skin-
Chlorobenzene Chlorobenzol, MCB, 2400 TWA=10 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
108-90-7 Monochlorobenzene,
Phenyl chloride
Chlorobromomethane Bromochloromethane, CBM, 5000 TWA=200 OV
74-97-5 Halon™ 1011, Methylene
chlorobromide
1-Chloro-1,1- a-Chloroethylidene fluoride, TWA=1000 (AIHA) SA Short OV service life
difluoroethane Chlorodifluoroethane,
75-68-3 Dymel® 142b, Genetron™ 142b,
HCFC-142b
32
Respirator
Chlorodifluoromethane Freon® 22 TWA=1000 SA Ineffective sorbents

75-45-6
Chlorodiphenyl PCB, Polychlorinated biphenyl 10 mg/m3 TWA=1 mg/m3 (F)OV/P95 See comment D on
(42% chlorine) -skin- page 8
53469-21-9
Chlorodiphenyl PCB, Polychlorinated biphenyl 5 mg/m3 TWA=0.5 mg/m3 (F)OV/P95 See comment D on
(54% chlorine) -skin- page 8
11097-69-1
Chloroform Trichloromethane 1000 TWA=10 OV Short service life.
67-66-3 C=50 (OSHA) 3M 3510 Monitor
bis-(2-Chloroisopropyl) BCIPE; bis-(1-methyl-2- TWA=3 (AIHA) (F)OV
ether chloroethyl) ether; bis-2-
39628-32-9 chloro-1-methylethyl ether;
Dichloroisopropyl ether
bis-Chloromethyl BCME, Chloro (chloromethoxy) TWA=0.001 (F)OV OSHA requires SA
ether methane, Chloromethyl ether, with hood for certain
542-88-1 Dichloromethylether applications; see
29 CFR 1910.1003
Chloropenta- FC-115, TWA=1000 SA Short OV service life
fluoroethane Monochloropentafluoroethane
76-15-3
Chloropicrin Nitrochloroform, 4 TWA=0.1 (F)SA Irritation also
76-06-2 Nitrotrichloromethane, provides warning
Trichloronitromethane
b-Chloroprene 2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene, beta- 400 TWA=1 (F)OV Short service life
126-99-8 Chloroprene, Chlorobutadiene -skin-
2-Chloropropane 2-CP, 2-Propyl chloride, Isoprid, TWA=50 (AIHA) OV Short service life
75-29-6 Isopropyl chloride
1-Chloro-2-propanol 1-Chloro-2-hydroxypropane, TWA=1 OV
127-00-4 1-Chloroisopropyl alcohol, sec- -skin-
Propylene chlorohydrin
2-Chloro-1-propanol 1-Hydroxy-2-chloropropane, TWA=1 OV
78-89-7 2-Chloropropanol, -skin-
2-Chloropropyl alcohol,
Propylene chlorohydrin
2-Chloropropionic a-Chloropropionic acid TWA=0.1 OV/AG
acid -skin-
598-78-7
o-Chlorostyrene 1-Chloro-2-ethenylbenzene, TWA=50 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
2039-87-4 2-Chlorostyrene STEL=75
34
Respirator
Chlorosulfonic acid Chlorosulfuric acid, CSA C=0.1 mg/m3 (AIHA) (F)AG/N95 HCl, SO2 hydrolysis
7790-94-5 products
2-Chloro-1,1,1,2- Chlorotetrafluoroethane, TWA=1000 (AIHA) SA Short OV service life
tetrafluoroethane Fluorocarbon 124, HCFC124,
2837-89-0 HFA124
o-Chlorotoluene 2-Chloro-1-methylbenzene TWA=50 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
95-49-8
Chlorotrifluoroethylene CFE, CTFE, TWA=5 (AIHA) SA Short OV service life
79-38-9 Trifluorochloroethylene,
Trifluorovinylchloride
Chromium II TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95
compounds (as Cr) (OSHA)
7440-47-3
Chromium metal and Cr TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95
III compounds
(as Cr)
7440-47-3
Chromium compounds, TWA=0.01 mg/m3 N95
insoluble Cr VI
compounds (as Cr)
7440-47-3
Chromium Chromic acid 30 mg/m3 TWA=0.005 mg/m3 N95
compounds, (OSHA)
water soluble Cr
VI compounds (not
otherwise classified)
(as Cr)
7440-47-3
Chromyl chloride Chloro-chromic anhydride, TWA=0.025 AG
14977-61-8 Chromium oxychloride
Citral 2,6-Octadienal-3,7-dimethyl; TWA=5 (inhalable OV/P95 See comment D on
5392-40-5 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal fraction and vapor) page 8
-skin-
Coal dust, Anthracite TWA=0.4 mg/m3 N95 May also contain
(respirable fraction) crystaline silica (quartz)
Coal dust, Bituminous or TWA=0.9 mg/m3 N95 May also contain
Lignite (respirable fraction) crystaline silica (quartz)
Coal tar pitch volatiles Particulate polycyclic aromatic 700 mg/m3 TWA=0.2 mg/m3 R95 Respirators with
(as Benzene solubles) hydrocarbons, PPAH P95 nuisance level
65996-93-2 organic vapor or acid
gas relief specifically
recommended
36
Respirator
Cobalt, elemental and 20 mg/m3 TWA=0.02 mg/m3 N95

inorganic compounds
(as Co)
7440-48-4
Cobalt carbonyl (as Co) TWA=0.1 mg/m3 SA Ineffective sorbents
10210-68-1
Cobalt hydrocarbonyl TWA=0.1 mg/m3 SA Ineffective sorbents
(as Co)
16842-03-8
Coke oven emissions TWA=0.15 mg/m3 R95 Respirators with
65996-93-2 (OSHA) P95 nuisance level
organic vapor or acid
gas relief specifically
recommended.
Copper dust and mist TWA=1 mg/m3 N95

(as Cu)
7440-50-8
Copper fume (as Cu) TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
7440-50-8 (OSHA)
Cotton dust, raw TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95 5X PEL maximum for
(thoracic fraction) disposables, per OSHA
cotton dust standard. If
oil aerosol present, use
R or P95
Cresol (all isomers) Cresylic acid 250 TWA=20 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment D on
1319-77-3 (inhalable fraction page 8
and vapor)
-skin-
Crotonaldehyde b-Methylacrolein, Crotonic 400 TWA=2 (OSHA) (F)OV
4170-30-3 aldehyde, Propylene aldehyde C=0.3
Cryolite (as F) Greenland spar, Icetone 500 mg/m3 TWA=2.5 mg/m3 N95
15096-52-3
Cumene 2-Phenyl propane, Cumol, 8000 TWA=50 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
98-82-8 Isopropyl benzene
Cumene a,a’-Dimethylbenzyl TWA=1 (AIHA) (F)OV
hydroperoxide hydroperoxide, CHP, -skin-
80-15-9 Cumyl hydroperoxide, Isopropyl
benzene hydroperoxide
Cyanamide Carbodiimide, Cyanogenamide TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
420-04-2
38
Respirator
Cyanides (as CN) 50 mg/m3 TWA=5 mg/m3 SA

-skin-
Cyanogen Dicyan, Oxalonitrile 66000 C=5 MG
460-19-5
Cyanogen bromide Bromine cyanide C=0.3 (F)SA
506-68-3
Cyanogen chloride CNCl C=0.3 (F)SA Short OV service life
506-77-4
Cyclohexane Hexahydrobenzene, 10000 TWA=100 (F)OV Irritation also provides
110-82-7 Hexamethylene warning. 3M 3510
Monitor.
Cyclohexanol Anol, Cyclohexyl alcohol, 3500 TWA=50 OV See comment E on
108-93-0 Hexahydrophenol, Hexalin, -skin- page 8. 3M 3510
Hydralin, Hydroxycyclohexane Monitor.
Cyclohexanone Cyclohexyl ketone, 5000 TWA=20 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
108-94-1 Pimelic ketone STEL=50
-skin-
Cyclohexene Benzene tetrahydride 10000 TWA=300 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
110-83-8
Cyclohexylamine Aminocyclohexane, 15000 TWA=10 (F)OV
108-91-8 Hexahydroaniline
Cyclonite Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-sym- TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95
121-82-4 triazine, RDX, sym-Trimethylene -skin-
trinitramine
Cyclopentadiene 1,3-Cylclopentadiene 2000 TWA=75 OV Short service life
542-92-7
Cyclopentane Pentamethylene 11000 TWA=600 SA Short OV service life
287-92-3
Decaborane 100 mg/m3 TWA=0.05 SA Unknown sorbent
17702-41-9 STEL=0.15 effectiveness
-skin-
Decabromodiphenyl bis-(Pentabromophenyl) TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
oxide ether, DBDPO, (AIHA)
1163-19-5 Decabromodiphenyl ether
1-Decene a-Decene, Decylene 5000 TWA=100 (AIHA) OV
872-05-9
Dehydrolinalool TWA=2 (AIHA) OV
29171-20-8
40
Respirator
Diacetone alcohol 2-Methyl-2-pentanol-4-one, 2100 TWA=50 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor

123-42-2 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-
2-pentanone, Diacetone
Diacetyl Biacetyl, 2,3-Butanedione, TWA=0.01 OV/P95
431-03-8 Dimethylglyoxal, Dimethyl STEL=0.02
diketone, 2,3-Diketobutane
Diallylamine Di-2-propenylamine, N-2- TWA=1 (AIHA) OV
124-02-7 propenyl-2-propen-1-amine -skin-
Diazomethane Azimethylene, Diazirine 2 TWA=0.2 SA Unknown sorbent
334-88-3 effectiveness
Diborane Boroethane 40 TWA=0.1 SA Unknown sorbent
Dibromochloro- 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane, TWA=0.001 (OSHA) (F)SA OSHA requires (F)SA;
propane 1-Chloro-2,3-dibromopropane, no change schedule
96-12-8 DBCP allowed
Dibromoneopenytl Dibromopentaerythritol TWA=0.2 mg/m3 (F)R95/P95 R95/P95 acceptable
Glycol (AIHA) with appropriate eye/
3296-90-0 face protection
Dibutylamine 1-Butanamine, n-butyl; Di-n- C=5 (AIHA) (F)OV See comment E on
111-92-2 butylamine; DNBA -skin- page 8
2-N- Dibutylaminoethanol, TWA=0.5 (F)OV
Dibutylaminoethanol N,N-Dibutyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl) -skin-
102-81-8 amine
Dibutyl phenyl DBPP TWA=0.3 R95 OV/P95 may be

phosphate -skin- P95 preferable if heat
2528-36-1 involved
Dibutyl phosphate Dibutyl acid-o-phosphate, 125 TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment D on
107-66-4 Dibutyl phosphoric acid, (inhalable fraction page 8
Di-n-butyl hydrogen phosphate and vapor)
-skin-
Dibutyl phthalate 1,2-Benzene dicarboxylate, 9300 mg/m3 TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment D on
84-74-2 DBP, Dibutyl page 8
Dichloroacetic acid 2-2-Dichloroacetic acid; Acetic TWA=0.5 (F)OV/AG
79-43-6 acid, dichloro; Dichloroethanoic -skin-
acid; Urmer’s liquid
Dichloroacetylene Dichloroethyne C=0.1 (F)SA Short OV service life
7572-29-4
o-Dichlorobenzene 1,2-Dichlorobenzene, 1000 TWA=25 (F)OV See comment E on
95-50-1 o-Dichlorobenzol STEL=50 page 8. 3M 3510
C=50 (OSHA) Monitor
42
Respirator
p-Dichlorobenzene 1,4-Dichlorobenzene, 1000 TWA=10 (F)OV/N95 3M 3510 Monitor

106-46-7 Dichloricide, PDCB,
1,4-Dichloro- 1,4-DCB, 2-Butylenedichloride, TWA=0.005 (F)OV

2-butene DCB, dichlorobutene -skin-
764-41-0
Dichlorodi- Freon® 12, Refrigerant 12 50000 TWA=1000 SA Short OV service life
fluoromethane
75-71-8
1,3-Dichloro-5,5- Dactin, Halane TWA=0.2 mg/m3 OV/N95
dimethyl hydantoin STEL=0.4 mg/m3
118-52-5
1,1-Dichloroethane Ethylidene chloride 4000 TWA=100 OV Short service life
75-34-3
1,2-Dichloroethylene Acetylene dichloride, Dioform 4000 TWA=200 OV Short service life
540-59-0
156-59-2
156-60-5
Dichloroethyl ether 2,2’-Dichlorodiethyl ether; bis- 250 TWA=5 (F)OV
111-44-4 (2-Chloroethyl) ether STEL=10
C=15 (OSHA)
-skin-
1,1-Dichloro-1- Fluorocarbon 141b, TWA=500 (AIHA) SA Short OV service life
fluoroethane HCFC 141b, HFA 141b STEL=3000
1717-00-6 (AIHA, 5 minute)
Dichlorofluoromethane Dichloromonofluoromethane, 50000 TWA=10 SA Short OV service life
75-43-4 Freon® 21, Refrigerant 21
1,1-Dichloro-1- 150 TWA=2 OV
nitroethane C=10 (OSHA)
594-72-9
2,4-Dichlorophenol 2,4-DCP, DCP TWA=1 (AIHA) OV R or P95 may also
120-83-2 -skin- be needed if material
is molten
1,3-Dichloropropene 1,3-Dichloropropylene 53000 TWA=1 (F)OV
542-75-6 -skin-
2,2-Dichloropropionic Dalapon™ TWA=5 mg/m3 (F)OV/N95
acid (inhalable fraction)
75-99-0
Dichlorotetra- FC-114, Freon® 114, 50000 TWA=1000 SA Short OV service life
fluoroethane Halon™ 242, Refrigerant 114
76-14-2
44
Respirator
Dicyclopentadiene 8000 TWA=5 OV/N95

77-73-6
Dicyclopentadienyl bis-Cyclopentadienyl iron (as Fe) TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
iron (as Fe) TWA=5 mg/m3
102-54-5 (OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Diesel fuel (as total Astral oil, Coal oil, Fuel oil, TWA=100 (inhalable OV/P95 See comment E on
hydrocarbons) Gas oil, Home heating oil, fraction and vapor) page 8
68334-30-5 Marine diesel fuel -skin-
68476-30-2
68476-31-3
68476-34-6
77650-28-3
Diethanolamine 2,2’-Dihydroxydiethylamine, 16000 TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment E on
111-42-2 Butadiene Dioxide, DEA, (inhalable fraction page 8
Diolamine, N,N-Diethanolamine, and vapor)
di-(2-Hydroxyethyl)amine, -skin-
2,2’-Iminobisethanol
Diethylamine 2000 TWA=5 (F)AM AM not specifically
109-89-7 STEL=15 (F)OV approved, but
-skin- 3M recommended for
longer service life
2-Diethylaminoethanol 2-Diethylaminoethyl alcohol, 500 TWA=2 OV
100-37-8 N,N-Diethylethanolamine -skin-
Diethylbenzenes, 1,2-Diethylbenzene, TWA=5 (AIHA) OV

mixed 1,3-Diethylbenzene,
25340-17-4 1,4-Diethylbenzene, DEB,
Dowtherm™ J
Diethylene glycol 2,2’-Dihydroxydiethyl ether, TWA=10 mg/m3 R95 See comments D and G
111-46-6 DEG, Digycol (AIHA) P95 on page 8
Diethylene glycol Butoxy diethylene glycol, TWA=10 (inhalable (F)OV/P95 See comment D on
monobutyl ether Butoxydiglycol, Butyl Carbitol® fraction and vapor) page 8
112-34-5
Diethylene glycol 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) ethanol, 12000 TWA=25 (AIHA) OV
monoethyl ether Carbitol®, DiEGEE, Diethylene
111-90-0 glycol ethyl ether, Dioxitol, Ethyl
Carbitol®, Glycol ether DE
Diethylene triamine 20000 TWA=1 (F)OV
111-40-0 -skin-
N,N- DEHA TWA=2 OV
Diethylhydroxylamine
3710-84-7
46
Respirator
Diethyl ketone 3-Pentanone, Ethyl propionyl, 16000 TWA=200 OV

96-22-0 Metacetone, Propione STEL=300
Diethyl phthalate DEP, Ethylphthalate 7000 TWA=5 mg/m3 R95
84-66-2 P95
Difluorodibromo- DFBM, Dibromodifluoro- 2500 TWA=100 OV Short service life
methane methane, Freon® 12B2
75-61-6
1,1-Difluoroethane Dymel® 152a, Ethylidene TWA=1000 (AIHA) SA Ineffective sorbents
75-37-6 fluoride, Freon® 152a, Genetron™
152a, HFC-152a
Difluoromethane Hydrofluorocarbon 32, R32, TWA=1000 (AIHA) SA Ineffective sorbents
75-10-5 Refrigerant 32
Diglycidyl ether 2-Epoxypropyl ether, bis- 25 TWA=0.01 (F)OV
2238-07-5 (2,3-Epoxypropyl)-ether, DGE, C=0.5 (OSHA)
Di-(epoxypropyl) ether, Diallyl
ether dioxide
Diisobutylene Diisobutene TWA=75 (AIHA) OV
(mixed isomers)
25167-70-8
a-Diisobutylene 2,4,4-Trimethyl-1-pentene, TWA=75 (AIHA) OV
107-39-1 a-Diisobutene
b-Diisobutylene 2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentene, TWA=75 (AIHA) OV
107-40-4 b-Diisobutene
Diisobutyl ketone 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone, 2000 TWA=25 (F)OV See comment E on
108-83-8 Isovalerone, sym- page 8. 3M 3510
Diisopropylacetone, Valerone Monitor.
Diisopropylamine 1000 TWA=5 (F)OV
108-18-9 -skin-
Dimethyl acetamide DMAC, N,N-Dimethyl 400 TWA=10 OV
127-19-5 acetamide -skin-
Dimethylamine Anhydrous dimethylamine 2000 TWA=5 AM AM not specifically
124-40-3 STEL=15 approved, but
3M recommended for
longer service life
bis-(2- DMAEE; Ethylamine, TWA=0.05 (F)OV
Dimethylaminoethyl) 2,2”-Oxybis (N,N-dimethyl); STEL=0.15
ether Niax® Catalyst A-99 -skin-
3033-62-3
Dimethylaniline N,N-Dimethylaniline 100 TWA=5 OV
121-69-7 STEL=10
-skin-
48
Respirator
Dimethyl carbamoyl Chloroformic acid TWA=0.005 (F)MG

chloride dimethylamide, Dimethyl -skin-
79-44-7 carbamic chloride,
Dimethylcarbamyl chloride,
DMCC
Dimethyldichlorosilane Dichlorodimethylsilane C=2 (AIHA) OV/AG
75-78-5
Dimethyl disulfide 2,3-Dithiabutane, TWA=0.5 OV/AG
624-92-0 Dimethyldisulfide, -skin-
Dimethyldisulphide, DMDS
Dimethyl ether Methyl ether, Wood ether 34000 TWA=1000 (AIHA) SA Short OV service life
115-10-6
Dimethylethoxysilane Ethoxydimethyl silane TWA=0.5 (F)SA Unknown sorbent
Dimethyl formamide DMF, N,N-Dimethyl formamide 3500 TWA=10 OV
68-12-2 -skin-
1,1-Dimethylhydrazine UDMH, 50 TWA=0.01 (F)AM
57-14-7 unsym-Dimethylhydrazine -skin-
Dimethylphthalate DMP 9300 mg/m3 TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment D on
131-11-3 page 8
Dimethyl sulfide DMS; Methane, thiobis; Thiobis TWA=10 OV/AG AG recommended since
75-18-3 (methane) H2S may also be present
Dimethyl sulfoxide DMSO, Methylsulfoxide TWA=250 (AIHA) OV
67-68-5
Dimethylsulfate Methyl sulfate 10 TWA=0.1 (F)OV
77-78-1 -skin-
Dimethyl terephthalate 1,4-Benzene dicarboxylic acid, TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/N95
120-61-6 dimethyl ester; Dimethyl para- (AIHA)
phthalate; DMT
N,N-Dimethyl-para- 4-Dimethylaminotoluene, TWA=0.5 (AIHA) OV
toluidine DMPT, N,N,4-trimethylaniline,
99-97-8 N,N,4-Trimethylbenzenamine
Dinitrobenzene 1,2-Dinitrobenzene, 200 mg/m3 TWA=0.15 OV/N95
528-29-0 1,3-Dinitrobenzene, -skin-
99-65-0 1,4-Dinitrobenzene,
100-25-4 m-Dinitrobenzene,
25154-54-5 o-Dinitrobenzene,
p-Dinitrobenzene
3,5-Dinitro-o- 2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzamide, TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
toluamide Coccidin, Dinitolmide, Salcostat,
148-01-6 Zoalene
50
Respirator
Dinitrotoluene DNT 200 mg/m3 TWA=0.2 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on

25321-14-6 -skin- page 8
Di-sec-octyl phthalate bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate, 3000 TWA=5 mg/m3 R95
117-81-7 DEHP, Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate, P95
DOP
1,3-Dioxalane 1,3-Dioxacyclopentane; TWA=20 OV
646-06-0 1,3-Dioxalan; 1,3-Dioxole,
dihydroethylene glycol formal;
Dioxalane; Formal glycol; Glycol
methylene ether; Glycolformal
Dioxane 1,4-Dioxane, Diethylene 2000 TWA=20 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
123-91-1 dioxide, Diethylene ether, -skin-
p-Dioxane
Diphenylamine DPA, N-Phenylaniline TWA=10 mg/m3 N95 OV/N95 may be
122-39-4 preferable when odor
is a problem
Dipropylene glycol bis(2-Methoxypropyl) ether, 11000 TWA=100 OV
methyl ether Dipropylene glycol monomethyl STEL=150
34590-94-8 ether, Dowanol™ 50B -skin-
Dipropyl ketone 4-Heptanone, Butyrane TWA=50 OV
123-19-3
Divinyl benzene DVB, Vinylstyrene 11000 TWA=10 (F)OV
1321-74-0
Dodecyl mercaptan 1-Dodecanethiol, TWA=0.1 OV R or P filter may be
112-55-0 1-Mercaptododecane, needed with oily
n-Dodecyl mercaptan, n-Lauryl aerosols
mercaptan
Dowtherm™ Q 1,1-Diphenylethane with TWA=1 (AIHA) OV/P95
ethylated benzenes
Emery Corundum TWA=15 mg/m3 N95
1302-74-5 (OSHA)
TWA=1 mg/m3
Enflurane 2-Chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethyl TWA=75 SA Short OV service life.
13838-16-9 difluoromethyl ether; Ethrane 3M 3510 monitor
Epichlorohydrin 1-Chloro,2,3-epoxypropane, 250 TWA=0.5 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
106-89-8 2-Chloropropylene oxide, -skin-
gamma-Chloropropylene oxide
Erythromycin Dotycin, E-Mycin™, Ericynum, TWA=3 mg/m3 N95
114-07-8 Erycin, Pentadecanoic acid (AIHA)
52
Respirator
Ethane Ethylhydride, Methyl methane Simple asphyxiant,

74-84-0 oxygen displacing gas
Ethanolamine 2-Aminoethanol, 1000 TWA=3 OV
141-43-5 2-Hydroxyethylamine, STEL=6
b-Aminoethyl alcohol,
Ethylolamine,
Monoethanolamine
2-Ethoxyethanol Cellosolve® solvent, Ethylene 6000 TWA=5 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
110-80-5 glycol monoethyl ether, Glycol -skin-
monoethyl ether
2-Ethoxyethyl Cellosolve® acetate, Ethylene 2500 TWA=5 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
acetate glycol monoethyl ether acetate -skin-
111-15-9
Ethyl acetate Acetic ester, Acetic ether, 10000 TWA=400 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
141-78-6 Ethyl ethanoate
Ethyl acrylate Acrylic acid ethyl ester 2000 TWA=5 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
140-88-5 STEL=15
-skin-
Ethyl alcohol Ethanol 15000 STEL=1000 OV Short OV service life
64-17-5
Ethylamine Aminoethane, Anhydrous 4000 TWA=5 (F)AM AM not specifically
75-04-7 ethylamine, Monoethylamine STEL=15 approved, but
-skin- 3M recommended for
longer service life
Ethyl amyl ketone 5-Methyl-3-heptanone, EAK 3000 TWA=10 (F)OV
541-85-5
Ethyl benzene Ethylbenzol, Phenylethane 2000 TWA=20 OV See comment E on
100-41-4 page 8. 3M 3510
Monitor.
Ethyl bromide Bromoethane 3500 TWA=5 SA Short OV service life
74-96-4 -skin-
Ethyl butyl ketone 3-Heptanone 3000 TWA=50 OV See comment E on
106-35-4 STEL=75 page 8
Ethyl chloride Chloroethane, Hydrochloric 20000 TWA=100 SA Short OV service life
75-00-3 ether, Monochloroethane -skin-
Ethyl cyanoacrylate 2-Cyano-2-propenoic acid, TWA=0.2 OV
7085-85-0 ethyl ester; 2-Cyanoacrylic
acid, ethyl ester; ECA; Ethyl
2-cyano-2-propenoate; Ethyl
2-cyanoacrylate; Ethyl alpha-
cyanoacrylate
54
Respirator
Ethyl tert-butyl ether 1,1-Dimethyl ethyl ether; TWA=25 OV

637-92-3 2-Ethoxy-2-methylpropane;
ETBE; Ethyl 1,1-dimethylethyl
ether; Ethyl tert-butyl oxide;
tert-Butyl ethyl ether
Ethylene Acetene, Bicarburretted TWA=200 (F)SA
74-85-1 hydrogen, Elayl, Ethene,
Olefiant gas
Ethylene chlorohydrin 2-Chloroethanol, 10 C=1 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
107-07-3 2-Chloroethyl alcohol -skin-
Ethylenediamine 1,2-Diaminoethane, 2000 TWA=10 (F)OV
107-15-3 1,2-Ethanediamine
Ethylene dibromide 1,2-Dibromoethane 400 TWA=20 (OSHA) (F)OV
106-93-4 C=30 (OSHA)
-skin-
Ethylene dichloride 1,2-Dichloroethane, 1000 TWA=10 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
107-06-2 Ethylene chloride C=100 (OSHA)
Ethylene glycol 1,2-Ethanediol 32000 TWA=25 OV/P95 See comments D and G
107-21-1 (vapor fraction) on page 8
STEL=50
(vapor fraction)
STEL=10 mg/m3
(inhalable particulate matter)
Ethylene glycol Glycol dinitrate, Nitroglycol 500 mg/m3 TWA=0.05 OV
dinitrate C=0.2 (OSHA)
628-96-6 -skin-
Ethyleneimine Aminoethylene, Azirane, 100 TWA=0.05 (F)MG OSHA requires SA
151-56-4 Aziridine, Dihydroazirine, STEL=0.1 with hood for certain
Dimethylenimine, Ethyleimine -skin- applications; see
29 CFR 1910.1003
Ethylene oxide 1,2-Epoxyethane, Dimethylene 800 TWA=1 (F)SA OSHA requires (F)SA; no
75-21-8 oxide, Oxirane STEL=5 (OSHA) change schedule allowed.
3M 3550 Monitor.
Ethyl ether Diethyl ether, Ether, Ethyl oxide 19000 TWA=400 OV Short service life.
60-29-7 STEL=500 3M 3530 Monitor
Ethyl formate Ethyl methanoate, Formic acid 8000 STEL=100 (F)OV Short service life
109-94-4 ethyl ester
2-Ethylhexanoic acid 2-Butylbutanoic acid, TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
149-57-5 2-Ethylcaproic acid, (inhalable fraction page 8
2-Ethylhexoic acid, and vapor)
Butylethylacetic acid,
Ethylhexoic acid
Ethylidene ENB TWA=2 (F)OV
norbornene STEL=4
16219-75-3
56
Respirator
Ethyl isocyanate Isocyanatoethene; Isocyanic TWA= 0.02 ppm OV Short service life
109-90-0 acid, ethyl ester STEL= 0.06 ppm
-skin-
Ethyl mercaptan Ethanethiol, Ethyl sulfhydrate 2500 TWA=0.5 OV Short service life
75-08-1 C=10 (OSHA)
N-Ethylmorpholine 4-Ethylmorpholine 2000 TWA=5 (F)OV
100-74-3 -skin-
Ethyl silicate Ethyl orthosilicate, Tetraethoxy- 1000 TWA=10 OV
78-10-4 silane, Tetraethyl silicate
Ferrovanadium dust TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
12604-58-9 STEL=3 mg/m3
Flour dust TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95
(inhalable fraction)
Fluorides (as F) (Synonyms vary depending 500 mg/m3 TWA=2.5 mg/m3 N95
upon specific compound.)
Fluorine 25 TWA=0.1 (OSHA) (F)SA Unknown reaction
7782-41-4 STEL=2 products with sorbent
Formaldehyde Formalin, Methylene oxide 30 TWA=0.1 (F)Form Irritation also
50-00-0 STEL=2 (OSHA) provides warning.
C=0.3 3M 3720 Monitor
Formamide Methanamide TWA=10 OV
75-12-7 -skin-
Formic acid Hydrogencarboxylic acid, 30 TWA=5 (F)AG Low IDLH
64-18-6 Methanoic acid STEL=10 (F)Form
Furfural 2-Furaldehyde, 250 TWA=0.2 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
98-01-1 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, -skin-
Fural, Furfuraldehyde
Furfuryl alcohol 2-Hydroxymethylfuran, 250 TWA=0.2 (F)OV See comment E on
98-00-0 2-Furylmethanol -skin- page 8
Gallium arsenide Gallium monoarsenide TWA=0.0003 N100
1303-00-0 mg/m3 (respirable
fraction)
Gasoline Petrol 14000 TWA=300 (F)OV
86290-81-5 STEL=500
Germanium Germane, Germanium hydride TWA=0.2 (F)SA Unknown sorbent
tetrahydride effectiveness
7782-65-2
58
Respirator
Glutaraldehyde 1,5-Pentanedial C=0.05 (F)OV See comment E on

111-30-8 page 8
Glycerin mist Glycerol TWA= 5 mg/m3 R95
56-81-5 (OSHA, respirable P95
fraction)
Glycidol 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; 500 TWA=2 OV
556-52-5 2-Hydroxymethyloxiran;
3-Hydroxypropylene oxide;
Epoxypropyl alcohol;
Hydroxymethyl ethylene oxide
Glycidyl 1-Propanol, 2-3, epoxy-, TWA=0.5 (AIHA) OV
methacrylate ethacrylate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl -skin-
106-91-2 methacrylate; 2-Methyl-2-
propenoic acid, oxiranylmethyl
ester; GMA; Methacrylic acid,
2,3-Epoxypropyl ester
Glyoxal 1,2-Ethanedione, Biformyl, TWA=0.1 mg/m3 (F)OV/N95 Short OV service life at
107-22-2 Diformyl, Ethanedial, (inhalable fraction 10X OEL. See comment
Glyoxalaldehyde, Oxalaldehyde and vapor) E in Help document.
Grain dust (oat, TWA=4 mg/m3 N95
wheat, barley)
Graphite (natural) Black lead, Corbo minerals, TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
7782-42-5 Plumbago, Potelot, Silver lead (respirable fraction)
Graphite (synthetic) TWA=15 mg/m3 N95
7440-44-0 (OSHA)
TWA=2 mg/m3
Hafnium and compounds TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95
(as Hf)
7440-58-6
Halothane 2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1- TWA=50 OV Short service life.
151-67-7 trifluoroethane 3M 3510 Monitor
Hard metals containing TWA=0.005 mg/m3 N95
cobalt and tungsten (thoracic fraction)
Heptane (all isomers) n-Heptane, normal Heptane 5000 TWA=400 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
142-82-5 STEL=500
590-35-2
565-59-3
108-08-7
591-76-4
589-34-4
Hexachlorobenzene Perchlorobenzene TWA=0.002 mg/m3 N95
118-74-1 -skin-
Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene; TWA=0.02 (F)OV
87-68-3 Perchlorobutadiene -skin-
60
Respirator
Hexachlorocyclo- TWA=0.01 (F)OV

pentadiene
77-47-4
Hexachloroethane Perchloroethane 300 TWA=1 OV/N95
67-72-1 -skin-
Hexachloro- Halowax™ 1014 2 mg/m3 TWA=0.2 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
naphthalene -skin- page 8
1335-87-1
1,4-Hexadiene 1-Allylpropene TWA=10 (AIHA) OV
592-45-0
Hexafluoroacetone 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2- TWA=0.1 SA Short OV service life
684-16-2 propanone -skin-
1,1,1,3,3,3- FC-236fa, FE-13, HFC-236fa, TWA=1000 (AIHA) SA Ineffective sorbents
Hexafluoropropane Hydrofluorocarbon 236fa
690-39-1
Hexafluoropropylene 1,1,2,3,3,3-Hexafluoro- TWA=0.1 SA Short OV service life
116-15-4 1-propene;
1,1,2,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropylene;
Fluorocarbon 1216;
Hexafluoropropene; HFP;
Perfluoro-1-propene;
Perfluoropropene;
Perfluoropropylene
Hexahydrophthalic 1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic C=0.005 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
anhydride acid anhydride; (inhalable fraction page 8
(all isomers) 1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic and vapor)
85-42-7 anhydride;
13149-00-3 1,3-Isobenzofurandione,
14166-21-3 hexahydro; Cyclohexane-1,2-
dicaboxylic anhydride, cis and
trans mixture; Hexahydro-
1,3-isobenzofurandione;
Hexahydrophthalic acid
anhydride; HHPA; HHPAA
Hexamethylene HDI TWA=0.005 OV/N95
diisocyanate
822-06-0
Hexane (n-hexane) Hexyl hydride, Normal hexane 5000 TWA=50 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
110-54-3 -skin-
62
Respirator
Hexane 12000 TWA=500 OV Short service life.

(other isomers) STEL=1000 3M 3510 Monitor
1,6-Hexanediamine 1,6-Diaminohexane, TWA=0.5 OV/N95
124-09-4 Hexamethylenediamine, HMD,
HMDA
Hexanediol diacrylate HDODA; Propenoic acid, TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment D on
13048-33-4 1,6-hexanediol ester (AIHA) page 8
1-Hexene Butyl ethylene, Hex-1-ene, TWA=50 OV Short service life
592-41-6 Hexene, Hexene-n-1, Hexylene
sec-Hexyl acetate 1,3-Dimethylbutyl acetate, 4000 TWA=50 (F)OV See comment E on
108-84-9 Methylamyl acetate, page 8
Methylisoamyl acetate,
Methylisobutyl carbinol
Hexylene glycol 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol 13000 TWA=25 (F)OV/P95 Irritation also
(vapor fraction) provides warning
107-41-5
STEL=50
(vapor fraction)
STEL=10mg/m3
(inhalable
particulate matter)
HFE-7100 60% of mixture is: 1-Methoxy- TWA=750 (AIHA) OV Short service life
163702-08-7 2-trifluoromethyl-1,1,2,3,3,3-
163702-07-6 hexafluoropropane;
1-Methoxyperfluoroisobutane
40% of mixture is
1-Methoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-
nonafluorobutane;
1-Methoxyperfluorobutane
Hydrazine Anhydrous hydrazine 80 TWA=0.01 (F)AM
302-01-2 -skin-
Hydrogenated TWA=0.5 R95
terphenyls P95
61788-32-7
Hydrogen bromide HBr, Hydrobromic acid 50 C=2 AG Not specifically
10035-10-6 approved for HBr
Hydrogen chloride HCl, Hydrochloric acid, 100 C=2 AG Irritation also
7647-01-0 Muriatic acid provides warning
Hydrogen cyanide Hydrocyanic acid, Prussic acid 50 C=4.7 (F)SA Low IDLH
74-90-8 -skin-
Hydrogen fluoride Anydrofluoric acid, Etching 30 TWA=0.5 (F)HF
7664-39-3 acid, Fluoric acid, Fluorohydric C=2
acid, HF -skin-
64
Respirator
Hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen dioxide, Peroxide 75 TWA=1 (F)OV See Technical Data
7722-84-1 Bulletin #185
Hydrogen selenide Selenium hydride 2 TWA=0.05 (F)MG
(as Se)
7783-07-5
Hydrogen sulfide H2S, Hepatic gas, Hydrosulfuric 300 TWA=1 AG Poor warning
7783-06-4 acid, Sulfuretted hydrogen STEL=5 (olfactory fatigue)
Hydroquinone 1,4-Benzenediol, TWA=1 mg/m3 (F)OV/N95 See comment D on
123-31-9 Dihydroxybenzene, Quinol page 8
4-Hydroxybenzoic TWA=5 mg/m3 (F)N95
acid (AIHA)
99-96-7
2-Hydroxypropyl HPA 18000 TWA=0.5 OV
acrylate -skin-
999-61-1
Indene Indonaphthene TWA=5 OV
95-13-6
Indium and TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
compounds (as In)
7440-74-6
Iodides TWA=0.01 (inhalable (F)MG/N95 See comment E on
fraction and vapor) page 8
Iodine 10 TWA=0.01 (inhalable (F)MG/N95 See comment E on
7553-56-2 fraction and vapor) page 8
STEL=0.1 (vapor)
Iodoform Triiodomethane TWA=0.6 (F)OV

75-47-8
Iron oxide Burnt sienna, Burnt umber, TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
1309-37-1 Ferric oxide, Hematite, (respirable fraction)
Jeweler’s rouge, Rouge
Iron oxide fume Ferric oxide fume TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
1309-37-1 (OSHA)
TWA= 5 mg/m3
Iron pentacarbonyl Iron carbonyl TWA=0.1 SA Unknown sorbent
(as Fe) STEL=0.2 effectiveness
13463-40-6
Iron salts, soluble Ferric chloride; Ferric nitrate; TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
(as Fe) Ferric sulfate; Ferric/Ferrous
salts, soluble; Ferrous chloride;
Ferrous sulfate
66
Respirator
Isoamyl alcohol 3-Methyl-1-butanol, Fusel oil, 10000 TWA=100 (F)OV See comment E on
123-51-3 Isobutyl carbinol, Isopentyl STEL=125 page 8
alcohol
Isobutane 2-Methyl propane, 16000 STEL=1000 SA Short OV service life
75-28-5 Methylpropane
Isobutene 1,1-Dimethylethene, TWA=250 OV Short service life
115-11-7 1,1-Dimethylethylene,
2-Methylpropene,
2-Methylpropylene, Isobutylene
Isobutyl acetate 2-Methylpropyl acetate 7500 TWA=50 (F)OV
110-19-0 STEL=150
Isobutyl alcohol 2-Methyl-1-propanol, IBA, 8000 TWA=50 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
78-83-1 Isobutanol, Isopropylcarbinol
Isobutyl nitrite IBN; Nitrous acid, C=1 (inhalable OV/N95 See comment E on
542-56-3 2-methylpropyl ester; Nitrous fraction and vapor) page 8
acid, isobutyl ester
Isobutyraldehyde 2-Methyl-1-propanal, TWA=25 (AIHA) OV Short service life
78-84-2 2-Methylpropanal,
2-Methylpropionaldehyde,
Isobutanal, Isobutyl aldehyde,
Isobutyric aldehyde,
Valine aldehyde
Isocyanuric acid Cyanuric acid; s-Triazine- TWA=10 mg/m3 N95 AM/N95 may be
108-80-5 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-triione; (AIHA) preferable if wet
s-Triazinetriol TWA=5 mg/m3
(AIHA, respirable
fraction)
Isooctyl alcohol Isooctanol 9000 TWA=50 OV
26952-21-6 -skin-
Isophorone 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene- 800 C=5 OV See comment E on
78-59-1 1-one page 8. 3M 3510
Monitor
Isophorone IPDI TWA=0.005 OV/N95
diisocyanate
4098-71-9
Isophthalic acid 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
121-91-5 IA, IPA, m-Phthalic acid (AIHA)
TWA=5 mg/m3
(AIHA, respirable
fraction)
Isoprene 2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene 15000 TWA=2 (AIHA) OV Short service life
78-79-5
68
Respirator
Isopropoxyethanol Ethylene glycol monoisopropyl TWA=25 OV

109-59-1 ether, IPE, Isopropyl Cellosolve®, -skin-
Isopropyl glycol
Isopropyl acetate Isopropyl ester of acetic acid, 16000 TWA=100 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
108-21-4 sec-Propyl acetate STEL=200
Isopropylamine 2-Aminopropane, 4000 TWA=5 (F)AM AM not specifically
75-31-0 Monoisopropylamine STEL=10 (F)OV approved, but
3M recommended for
longer service life
N-Isopropylaniline o-Aminoisopropylbenzene, TWA=2 OV
768-52-5 o-Isopropylaniline -skin-
Isopropyl ether Diisopropyl ether 10000 TWA=250 OV
108-20-3 STEL=310
Isopropyl 1,2-Epoxy-3-isopropoxy- 1000 TWA=50 (F)OV
glycidyl ether propane, IGE, STEL=75
4016-14-2 Isopropoxymethyl-oxiran,
Isopropyl epoxypropyl ether
Kaolin (particles with Aluminium silicate, China clay TWA= 2 mg/m3 N95
no asbestos and <1% (respirable fraction)
crystalline silica)
1332-58-7
Kerosene Deobase, Diesel No.1, 7000 TWA= 200 mg/m3 OV/P95 When aerosols present,
(applications with Fuel oil No.1, JP-4, JP-5, (as total hydrocabon add a particulate
negligible aerosol) JP-8, Kerosine, vapor) prefilter
8008-20-6 -skin-
64712-81-0
64742-81-0
Ketene Carbomethene, Ethenone TWA=0.5 (F)SA Ineffective sorbents
463-51-4 STEL=1.5
Lead arsenate 100 mg/m3 TWA=0.01 mg/m3 N100
(as As)
3687-31-8
Lead chromate Chromates of lead, Chrome 30 mg/m3 TWA=0.012 mg/m3 N100
(as Cr) orange, Red lead chromate
7758-97-6
Lead, elemental and 700 mg/m3 TWA=0.05 mg/m3 N100
inorganic compounds
(as Pb)
7439-92-1
70
Respirator
d-Limonene 1-Methyl-4(1-methylethenyl) TWA=30 (AIHA) OV

5989-27-5 cyclohexene, 4-Isopropyl-1-
methlcyclohexene, Cajeputene,
Cinene, p-Mentha-1,8-diene
Lithium fluoride (as F) TWA=2.5 mg/m3 N95
7789-24-4
Lithium hydride 55 mg/m3 C=0.05 mg/m3 N95
Lithium hydroxide C=1 mg/m3 (AIHA) N95
1310-65-2
Lithium hydroxide C=1.8 mg/m3 (AIHA) N95
monohydrate
1310-66-3
Lithium oxide Dilithium oxide, Lithium C=1 mg/m3 (AIHA) N95
12057-24-8 monoxide
LPG Bottled gas, Liquefied 19000 TWA=1000 (OSHA) SA Mixture with
68476-85-7 petroleum gas compounds with short
OV service life
Magnesite Magnesium carbonate TWA=15 mg/m3 N95
546-93-0 (OSHA)
TWA= 5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Magnesium Magnesia fume TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
oxide fume (inhalable fraction)
1309-48-4
Maleic anhydride 2,5-Furandione, cis- 14000 TWA=0.01 (Inhalable (F)OV/N95 See comment D
108-31-6 Butenedioic anhydride, fraction and vapor) on page 8
Maleic acid anhydride
Manganese MCT TWA=0.1 mg/m3 SA Properties of vapor
cyclopentadienyl -skin- unknown
tricarbonyl
12079-65-1
Manganese, TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
elemental and inorganic (inhalable fraction)
compounds (as Mn) TWA=0.02 mg/m3
7439-96-5 (respirable fraction)
C= 5 mg/m3 (OSHA)
Melamine 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine; TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
108-78-1 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine; (AIHA, inhalable
Cyanuramide fraction)
TWA=5 mg/m3
(AIHA, respirable
fraction)
72
Respirator
2-Mercaptobenzo- 2-Benzothiazolethiol, TWA=5 mg/m3 N95

thiazole 2-Benzothiazolylmercaptan, (AIHA)
149-30-4 Benzothiazole-2-thione, -skin-
Mercaptobenzothiazole
Mercaptoethanol 1-Hydroxy-2-mercaptoethane, TWA=0.2 (AIHA) OV
60-24-2 2-Hydroxy-1-ethanethiol,
2-Hydroxyethylmercaptan,
2ME, 2-Mercaptoethanol,
2-Thioethanol,
Thioethyleneglycol, Thioglycol
Mercury, alkyl 10 mg/m3 TWA=0.01 mg/m3 SA
compounds (as Hg) -skin-
Mercury, aryl 28 mg/m3 TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95 Dust with essentially no
compounds (as Hg) -skin- vapor pressure only
Mercury, inorganic 28 mg/m3 TWA=0.025 mg/m3 N95 Dust with essentially
compounds (as Hg) -skin- no vapor pressure
only. Hg/N95 for
volatile liquids
Mercury, metallic Hg, Quicksilver 28 mg/m3 TWA=0.025 mg/m3 Hg
mercury vapor -skin-
7439-97-6
Mesityl oxide Isobutenyl methyl ketone, 5000 TWA=15 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
141-79-7 Isopropylidene acetone, STEL=25
Methyl isobutenyl ketone
Methacrylic acid a-Methacrylic acid TWA=20 (F)OV
79-41-4
Methane Biogas, Fire damp, Marsh Simple asphyxiant,
74-82-8 gas, Methyl hydride, R 50 oxygen displacing gas
(refrigerant)
2-Methoxyethanol Ethylene glycol monomethyl 2000 TWA=0.1 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
109-86-4 ether, Methyl Cellosolve® -skin-
2-Methoxyethyl Ethylene glycol methyl ether 4000 TWA=0.1 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
acetate acetate, Ethylene glycol -skin-
110-49-6 monomethyl ether acetate,
Methyl Cellosolve® acetate
4-Methoxyphenol Hydroquinone monomethyl TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
150-76-5 ether, p-Methoxyphenol
3-Methoxypropyl 1-Propanimine, 3-methoxy TWA=5 (AIHA) (F)OV Irritation also provides
amine STEL=15 (AIHA) (F)AM warning. AM may be
5332-73-0 preferred, but not
specifically approved
Methyl acetate Acetic acid methyl ester, Methyl 10000 TWA=200 OV Short service life
79-20-9 acetic ester, Methyl ethanoate STEL=250
74
Respirator
Methyl acetylene Allylene, Propyne 15000 TWA=1000 SA Short OV service life

74-99-7
Methyl acetylene MAPP gas, Methyl acetylene- 15000 TWA=1000 SA Short OV service life
propadiene mixture allene mixture, Propyne-allene STEL=1250
59355-75-8 mixture
Methyl acrylate Methyl propenoate 1000 TWA=2 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
96-33-3 -skin-
Methylacrylonitrile 2-Methyl-2-propenenitrile, 20000 TWA=1 SA
126-98-7 Isoprene cyanide -skin-
Methylal Dimethoxymethane, 15000 TWA=1000 SA
109-87-5 Dimethylacetal formaldehyde,
Formal, Methyl formal
Methyl alcohol Carbinol, Methanol, 25000 TWA=200 SA Short OV service life
67-56-1 Wood alcohol STEL=250
-skin-
Methylamine Monomethylamine 100 TWA=5 (F)AM
74-89-5 STEL=15
Methyl amyl alcohol Methyl isobutyl carbinol 2000 TWA=25 OV
108-11-2 STEL=40
-skin-
Methyl n-amyl ketone 2-Heptanone, Amyl methyl 4000 TWA=50 OV See comment E on
110-43-0 ketone, Methyl amyl ketone, page 8
n-Amyl methyl ketone
Methylaniline MA, Monomethyl 100 TWA=0.5 OV
100-61-8 aniline, N-Methyl -skin-
aniline
Methyl bromide Bromomethane 2000 TWA=1 (F)SA Short OV service life.
74-83-9 C=20 (OSHA) Use of 60928 cartridge/
-skin- filter recommended
by 3M, not specifically
approved for methyl
bromide
Methyl tert-butyl 2,2-MMOP, 2-Methoxy-2- 25000 TWA=50 OV Short service life.
ether methyl-propane, MTBE, 3M 3510 Monitor
1634-04-4 tert-Butyl methyl ether
Methyl n-butyl ketone 2-Hexanone, MBK 5000 TWA=5 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
591-78-6 STEL=10
-skin-
Methyl chloride Chloromethane 10000 TWA=50 SA Short OV service life
74-87-3 STEL=100
-skin-
76
Respirator
Methyl chloroform 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 1000 TWA=350 OV 3M 3510 Monitor

71-55-6 STEL=450
Methyl Mecrylate TWA=0.2 (F)OV
2-cyanoacrylate
137-05-3
Methylcyclohexane Cyclohexylmethane, 10000 TWA=400 OV
108-87-2 Hexahydrotoluene
Methylcyclohexanol Hexahydrocresols 10000 TWA=50 OV
25639-42-3
o-Methylcyclo- 2-Methylcyclohexanone 2500 TWA=50 (F)OV Irritation also
hexanone STEL=75 provides warning
583-60-8 -skin-
2-Methylcyclo- TWA=0.2 mg/m3 OV/N95 SA preferable if
pentadienyl manganese -skin- heat involved
tricarbonyl (as Mn)
12108-13-3
Methylene bisphenyl 4,4-Diphenylmethane 100 mg/m3 TWA=0.005 OV/N95
isocyanate diisocyanate, MDI, Methylene- C=0.02 (OSHA)
101-68-8 bis-(4-phenyl isocyanate)
Methylene chloride Dichloromethane, Methylene 5000 TWA=25 (OSHA) (F)SA OSHA requires (F)SA;
75-09-2 dichloride STEL=125 (OSHA) no change schedule
allowed. Short OV
service life. 3M 3530
Monitor
4,4’-Methylene-bis- 4,4'-Methylene-bis- TWA=0.01 OV
(2-chloroaniline) (2-chlorobenzamine), -skin-
101-14-4 DACPM, MOCA
Methylene-bis(4- TWA=0.005 OV/N95

cyclohexylisocyanate)
5124-30-1
4,4’-Methylene 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane, TWA=0.01 (OSHA) N100 Use OV/N100 if heat is
dianiline MDA STEL=0.1 (OSHA) involved. See 29 CFR
101-77-9 -skin- 1910.1050.
Methyl ethyl ketone 2-Butanone, MEK 3000 TWA=200 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
78-93-3 STEL=300
Methyl ethyl ketone MEKP C=0.2 (F)OV
peroxide
1338-23-4
Methyl ethyl 2-Butanone oxime, MEKO TWA=10 (AIHA) OV
ketoxime
96-29-7
78
Respirator
Methyl formate Formic acid methyl ester, 5000 TWA=50 SA Short OV service life
107-31-3 Methyl methanoate STEL=100
Methyl hydrazine Monomethyl hydrazine 50 TWA=0.01 (F)AM
60-34-4 C=0.2 (OSHA)
-skin-
Methyl iodide Iodomethane 800 TWA=2 (F)SA Short OV service life. Use
74-88-4 -skin- of 60928 cartridge/filter
recommended by 3M,
not specifically approved
for methyl iodide.
Methyl isoamyl ketone 2-Methyl-5-hexanone, 10000 TWA=20 (F)OV
110-12-3 5-Methyl-2-hexanone, MIAK STEL=50
Methyl isobutyl ketone Hexone, MIBK 3000 TWA=20 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
108-10-1 STEL=75
Methyl isocyanate Isocyanic acid,methyl ester 20 TWA=0.02 SA Unknown sorbent
-skin-
Methyl isopropyl 3-Methyl-2-butanone, MIPK TWA=20 (F)OV
ketone 563-80-4
Methyl mercaptan Mercaptomethane, 400 TWA=0.5 OV Short service life
74-93-1 Methanethiol, Methyl C=10 (OSHA)
sulfhydrate, Thiomethyl alcohol
Methyl methacrylate 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid 4000 TWA=50 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
80-62-6 methyl ester; Methacrylic STEL=100
acid,methyl ester; Methyl alpha-
methyl-acrylate; Methyl-2-
methyl-2-propenoate; Methyl-2-
methylpropenoate; MMA
1-Methylnaphthalene a-Methyl naphthalene, TWA=0.5 OV/R95
90-12-0 a-Methylnaphthalene -skin- OV/P95
2-Methylnaphthalene b-Methyl naphthalene, TWA=0.5 OV/R95
91-57-6 b-Methylnaphthalene -skin- OV/P95
Methyl propyl ketone 2-Pentanone, Ethyl acetone, 5000 STEL=150 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
107-87-9 MPK
n-Methyl-2- 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, TWA=10 (AIHA) OV
pyrrolidone m-Pyrol, n-Methyl Pyrrolidone, -skin-
872-50-4 NMP
Methyl silicate Tetramethoxy silane TWA=1 (F)OV
681-84-5
a-Methyl styrene 1-Methyl-1-phenylethylene, 5000 TWA=10 OV See comment E on
98-83-9 AMS page 8
80
Respirator
Methyltrichlorosilane Trichloromethylsilane C=1 (AIHA) (F)AG/N95 Irritation also

Methyl vinyl ketone 3-Buten-2-one, 3-Butene-2- 21000 C=0.2 OV
78-94-4 one, Acetyl ethylene, d(3)-2- -skin-
Butenone, g-Oxo-a-Butylene,
Methyl vinyl acetone, Methylene
acetone
Mica (less than TWA=3 mg/m3 N95
1% quartz) (respirable fraction)
12001-26-2
Mineral oil (pure, Liquid petrolatum, Parrafin oil, TWA= 5 mg/m3 R95
highly and severely USP mineral oil, White mineral oil (inhalable particulate P95
refined), excluding matter)
metal working fluids
8012-95-1
Molybdenum and TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
insoluble compounds (inhalable fraction)
(as Mo) TWA=3 mg/m3
7439-98-7 (respirable fraction)
Molybdenum, soluble TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95
compounds (as Mo) (respirable fraction)
7439-98-7
Monochloroacetic Chloroethanoic acid, MCAA TWA=0.5 (inhalable (F)OV/N95 See comment D on
acid fraction and vapor) page 8
79-11-8 -skin-
Morpholine Diethylenimide oxide, 8000 TWA=20 (F)OV
110-91-8 Tetrahyrdo-1,4-oxazine -skin-
Naphtha (coal tar) Crude solvent coal tar naphtha, 10000 TWA=100 (OSHA) (F)OV Odor variable. Irritation
8030-30-6 High solvent naphtha, Rubber also provides warning.
solvent
Naphthalene Naphthalin, White tar 500 TWA=10 OV 3M 3510 Monitor. See
91-20-3 -skin- comment E on page 8
Natural gas Simple asphyxiant,

8006-14-2 oxygen displacing gas.
Natural rubber latex Caoutchouc, India rubber, TWA=0.0001 mg/m3 N95
9006-04-6 Natural latex, Natural rubber, (inhalable fraction)
NRL, Polyisoprene, Rubber -skin-
Nickel carbonyl (as Ni) Nickel tetracarbonyl 7 TWA=0.001 (F)SA Unknown sorbent
13463-39-3 (OSHA) effectiveness
C=0.05
82
Respirator
Nickel, elemental/metal TWA=1 mg/m3 N95

compounds (as Ni) (OSHA)
7440-02-0 TWA=1.5 mg/m3
(inhalable fraction)
Nickel, insoluble TWA=0.2 mg/m3 N95
inorganic compounds (inhalable fraction)
(not otherwise specified)
(as Ni)
Nickel, soluble inorganic TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
compounds (not (inhalable fraction)
otherwise specified)
(as Ni)
Nickel subsulfide TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
(as Ni) (inhalable fraction)
12035-72-2
Nicotine 3-(1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidyl) 35 mg/m3 TWA=0.5 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment D on
54-11-5 pyridine -skin- page 8
Nitric acid Aqua fortis, Hydrogen nitrate, 100 TWA=2 (F)SA Ineffective sorbents
7697-37-2 Red fuming nitric acid, RFNA, STEL=4
WFNA, White fuming nitric acid
Nitric oxide Nitrogen monoxide, 100 TWA=25 SA Ineffective sorbents
10102-43-9 NO
p-Nitroaniline 1-Amino-4-nitrobenzene, 300 mg/m3 TWA=3 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
100-01-6 4-Nitroaniline, Azoic diazo -skin- page 8
component 37, Fast Red GG
base, p-Aminonitro-benzene,
PNA
Nitrobenzene Nitrobenzol, Oil of mirbane 200 TWA=1 OV
98-95-3 -skin-
p-Nitrochlorobenzene 1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene, 1000 mg/m3 TWA=0.1 OV
100-00-5 4-Chloronitrobenzene, -skin-
PCNB, PNCB
Nitroethane 1000 TWA=100 (F)OV
79-24-3
Nitrogen dioxide Nitrogen peroxide 50 TWA=0.2 SA Ineffective sorbents
10102-44-0 C=5 (OSHA)
Nitrogen trifluoride Nitrogen fluoride 2000 TWA=10 SA Unknown sorbent
Nitroglycerin (NG) Glyceryl trinitrate, 500 mg/m3 TWA=0.05 OV
55-63-0 Trinitroglycerin C=0.2 (OSHA)
-skin-
Nitromethane Nitrocarbol 1000 TWA=20 OV
75-52-5
84
Respirator
1-Nitropropane 2300 TWA=25 OV

108-03-2
2-Nitropropane sec-Nitropropane 2300 TWA=10 OV
79-46-9
Nitrotoluene Nitrotoluol 200 TWA=2 OV/N95 See comment D on
88-72-2 -skin- page 8
99-08-1
99-99-0
5-Nitro-o-toluidine 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzenamine, TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/R95
99-55-8 5-Nitro-2-toluidine, Azoic Diazo (inhalable fraction) OV/P95
Compound 12
Nitrous oxide Dinitrogen monoxide TWA=50 SA Ineffective sorbents
10024-97-2
Nonane n-Nonane 8000 TWA=200 OV
111-84-2
Octachloro- Halowax™ 1051 TWA=0.1 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
naphthalene STEL=0.3 mg/m3 page 8
2234-13-1 -skin-
Octane, all isomers n-Octane, Isooctane 5000 TWA=300 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
111-65-9
540-84-1
1-Octanol 1-Hydroxyoctane, Alcohol C-8, TWA=50 (AIHA) OV
111-87-5 Capryl alcohol, Heptyl carbinol,
n-Octanol, n-Octyl alcohol
1-Octene a-Octene, a-Octylene 8000 TWA=75 (AIHA) OV
111-66-0
Osmium tetroxide Osmic acid 1 mg/m3 TWA=0.0002 (F)SA Unknown sorbent
(as Os) STEL=0.0006 effectiveness
20816-12-0
Oxalic acid Ethane dioic acid, 500 mg/m3 TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
144-62-7 Oxalic acid dihydrate STEL=2 mg/m3 page 8
6153-56-6
p,p-Oxybis Benzenesulfonic acid, TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
(benzenesulfonyl 4,4-Oxybis-dihydrazide; (inhalable fraction)
hydrazide) Celogen®; Diphenyl ether
80-51-3 4,4’-disulfohydrazide; OBSH
Oxygen difluoride Difluorine monoxide, 0.5 C=0.05 SA Unknown sorbent
7783-41-7 Fluorine monoxide effectiveness
86
Respirator
Ozone 10 TWA=0.1 OZ Respirators with

10028-15-6 (light work) nuisance level
TWA=0.08 organic vapor relief
(moderate work) recommended by
TWA=0.05 3M up to 10X OEL.
(heavy work) Not NIOSH approved
for ozone.
Paraffin wax fume TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
8002-74-2
Particulates Not Nuisance particulates TWA=15 mg/m3 N95 This category includes
Otherwise Regulated (total dust, OSHA) many materials. For
TWA=10 mg/m3 oils, an R or P95
(inhalable fraction) filter/respirator is
TWA=3 mg/m3 recommended
Pentaborane Pentaboron nonahydride, 3 TWA=0.005 SA Unknown sorbent
19624-22-7 Stable pentaborane STEL=0.015 effectiveness
Pentachloro- Halowax™ 1013 TWA=0.5 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
naphthalene -skin- page 8
1321-64-8
Pentaerythritol Tetramethylolmethane TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
115-77-5 TWA= 5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Pentaerythritol 2-Propenoic acid, TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment D on
triacrylate 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-[[(1-oxo- (AIHA) page 8
3524-68-3 2-propenyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-
propanediyl-ester, PETA
1,1,1,2,2- Fluorocarbon 125, HFC-125, TWA=1000 (AIHA) SA Ineffective sorbents
Pentafluoroethane Pentafluoroethane
354-33-6
1,1,1,3,3- Genetron™ 245fa, HFC-245fa, TWA=300 (AIHA) SA
Pentafluoropropane R-245fa
460-73-1
Pentane, all isomers n-Pentane 15000 TWA=1000 OV Short service life
109-66-0
78-78-4
463-82-1
2,4-Pentanedione Acetylacetone, Diacetylmethane TWA=25 OV
123-54-6 -skin-
88
Respirator
Pentyl acetate, 2-Acetoxypentane, 3-Amyl 3000-9000 TWA=50 OV See comment E on

all isomers acetate, n-Amyl acetate, sec- STEL=100 page 8. 3M 3510
628-63-7 Amyl acetate, tert-Amyl acetate, Monitor
626-38-0 Banana oil, 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
620-11-1 acetate, Isoamyl acetate,
625-16-1 Isopentyl acetate, 3-Methyl-1-
123-92-2 butanol acetate, 1-Methylbutyl
624-41-9 acetate, 2-Methylbutyl acetate,
3-Methylbutyl acetate,
2-Methylbutyl ethanoate,
1-Pentanol acetate, 2-Pentanol
acetate, 1-Pentyl acetate,
2-Pentyl acetate, 3-Pentyl
acetate
Peracetic acid Acetic peroxide, STEL= 0.4ppm (F)OV/AG See Technical Data
79-21-0 Peroxyacetic acid (Inhalable fraction Bulletin #185. See
and vapor) comment E on
page 8
Perchloroethylene Perk, Tetrachloroethylene 500 TWA=25 (F)OV
127-18-4 STEL=100
Perchloromethyl PMM, Trichloromethyl 10 TWA=0.1 OV
mercaptan sulfur chloride
594-42-3
Perchloryl fluoride Chlorine oxyfluoride 385 TWA=3 SA Unknown sorbent
7616-94-6 STEL=6 effectiveness
Perfluorobutyl 1H,1H,2H-Perfluorohexene; TWA=100 OV Short service life
ethylene 1-Hexane,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-
19430-93-4 nonafluoro; PFBE
Perfluoroisobutylene Octafluoroisobutylene, C=0.01 SA Short OV service life
382-21-8 Octafluoro-sec-butene, PFIB
Persulfates, TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
Ammonium
7727-54-0
Persulfates, TWA=0.1 mg/m3 (F)N95
Potassium
7727-21-1
Persulfates, Sodium TWA=0.1 mg/m3 (F)N95
7775-27-1
Petroleum distillates Aliphatic petroleum 10000 TWA=500 (OSHA) OV Odor variable. See also
8002-05-9 naphtha, Petroleum ether Gasoline, Stoddard
(boiling range 95-115 degrees C), solvent
Petroleum naphtha
Phenol Carbolic acid, Monohydroxy 250 TWA=5 OV/N95
108-95-2 benzene -skin-
90
Respirator
m-Phenylenediamine 1,3-Benzenediamine, TWA=0.1 mg/m3 OV/N95 SA preferable if heat

108-45-2 m-Diaminobenzene involved
o-Phenylenediamine 1,2-Benzenediamine, TWA=0.1 mg/m3 OV/N95 SA preferable if heat
95-54-5 o-Diaminobenzene, Orthamine involved
p-Phenylenediamine 1,4-Diaminobenzene, TWA=0.1 mg/m3 OV/N95 SA preferable if heat
106-50-3 p-Diaminobenzene involved
Phenyl ether, vapor Diphenyl ether, Diphenyl oxide 7000 TWA=1 OV See comment E on
101-84-8 STEL=2 page 8. 3M 3510
Monitor.
Phenyl ether-biphenyl Diphenyl oxide-diphenyl mixture, TWA=1 (OSHA) OV See comment E on
mixture vapor Dowtherm™ A page 8
8004-13-5
Phenyl glycidyl ether 1,2-Epoxy-3-phenoxy propane, TWA=0.1 OV
122-60-1 Glycidyl phenyl ether, -skin-
Oxirane, PGE, Phenoxymethyl,
Phenoxypropenoxide, Phenyl
epoxypropyl ether
Phenylhydrazine Hydrazinobenzene 295 TWA=0.1 (F)OV
100-63-0 -skin-
Phenyl isocyanate Isocyanatobenzene, Carbamil TWA=0.005 OV
103-71-9 Phenyl carbamide STEL=0.015
Phenyl mercaptan Benzenethiol, Thiophenol TWA=0.1 OV

108-98-5
Phenylphosphine C=0.05 OV
638-21-1
Phosgene Carbon oxychloride, Carbonyl 2 TWA=0.1 SA
75-44-5 chloride, Chloroformyl chloride
Phosphine Hydrogen phosphide, 200 TWA=0.3 SA Hg recommended for
7803-51-2 Phosphorated hydrogen, STEL=1 certain applications.
Phosphorus hydride See Technical Data
Bulletin #212
2-Phosphono-1,2,4- PBTC TWA=10 (AIHA) N95
butanetricarboxylic acid
37971-36-1
Phosphoric acid m-Phosphoric acid, 10000 mg/m3 TWA=1 mg/m3 (F)N95 N95 acceptable with
7664-38-2 o-Phosphoric acid, STEL=3 mg/m3 appropriate eye/face
White phosphoric acid protection
Phosphorus (yellow) White phosphorus, WP TWA=0.1 mg/m3 SA If no phosphorus vapor
12185-10-3 or phosphine gas
present, N95
Phosphorus oxychloride Phosphoryl chloride TWA=0.1 (F)AG
10025-87-3
92
Respirator
Phosphorus Phosphoric chloride 200 TWA=0.1 AG

pentachloride mg/m3
10026-13-8
Phosphorus Phosphoric sulfide 750 TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
pentasulfide mg/m3 STEL=3 mg/m3
1314-80-3
Phosphorus Phosphorus chloride 50 TWA=0.2 (F)AG
trichloride STEL=0.5
7719-12-2
Phthalic anhydride 1,3-Isobenzofurandione, PAN 10000 TWA=0.002 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
85-44-9 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction page 8
and vapor)
STEL=0.005 mg/m3
(inhalable fraction
and vapor)
-skin-
m-Phthalodinitrile IPN, Isophthalodinitrile, TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
626-17-5 m-Dicyanobenzene (inhalable fraction page 8
and vapor)
o-Phthalodinitrile 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile, TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
91-15-6 1,2-dicyanobenzene, (inhalable fraction page 8
1,2-Benzodinitrile, and vapor)
o-Benzenedinitrile,
Phtalic acid dinitrile
2-Picoline 2-Methyl-pyridine, a-Picoline TWA=2 (AIHA) OV
109-06-8 STEL=5 (AIHA)
-skin-
3-Picoline 3-Methyl-pyridine, b-Picoline TWA=2 (AIHA) OV
108-99-6 STEL=5 (AIHA)
-skin-
4-Picoline 4-Methyl-pyridine, g-Picoline TWA=2 (AIHA) OV
108-89-4 STEL=5 (AIHA)
-skin-
Picric acid 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol, Lyddite, 100 mg/m3 TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
88-89-1 Melinite, Pertite, Shimose
Piperazine and salts 1,4-Piperazine, TWA=0.03 OV/N95 See comment D on
110-85-0 1,4-Diazacyclohexane, (inhalable fraction page 8
Diethylenediamine, and vapor, as
Hexahydropyrazine, Piperazidine piperazine)
Piperidine Hexahydropyridine TWA=1 (AIHA) (F)OV
110-89-4 -skin-
Platinum metal TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
(as Pt)
7440-06-4
Platinum soluble TWA=0.002 mg/m3 (F)N95
salts (as Pt)
94
Respirator
Polyethylene glycols PEG, PGE, Polyoxyethylene TWA=10 mg/m3 R95 See comment G on
25322-68-3 (AIHA) P95 page 8
Polypropylene PPG TWA=10 mg/m3 R95 See comment G on
glycols (AIHA) P95 page 8
25322-69-4
Polyvinyl chloride Cloroethene polymer, TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
9002-86-2 Cloroethylene homopolymer, (respirable fraction)
Cloroethylene polymer,
Polychloroethylene, PVC, Vinyl
chloride homoploymer, Vinyl
chloride polymer
Portland cement Cement, Hyraulic cement, TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
(containing no Portland cement silicate (respirable fraction)
asbestos and <1%
crystaline silica)
65997-15-1
Potassium bromate Bromic acid potassium salt TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
7758-01-2 (AIHA)
Potassium hydroxide Caustic potash, Lye, Potassium C=2 mg/m3 N95
1310-58-3 hydrate
Propane Dimethyl methane, n-Propane 20000 TWA=1000 SA Ineffective sorbents
74-98-6 (OSHA)
2-Propanol IPA, Isopropanol, 12000 TWA=200 (F)OV Irritation also provides
67-63-0 Isopropyl alcohol, STEL=400 warning. 3M 3530
sec-Propyl alcohol Monitor
n-Propanol 1-Propanol, Ethyl carbinol, 4000 TWA=100 (F)OV See comment E on
71-23-8 n-Propyl alcohol, Propan-1-ol page 8
Propargyl alcohol 2-Propyn-1-ol TWA=1 OV
107-19-7 -skin-
Propargyl bromide 1-Bromo-2-propyne; TWA=0.1 (AIHA) OV
106-96-7 3-Bromopropyne; -skin-
Bromopropyne; gama-
Bromoallylene; Propyne,
3-bromo
2-Propenoic acid, IOA, Isoctyl acrylate TWA=5 (AIHA) OV
Isooctyl ester
29590-42-9
b-Propiolactone 3-Hydroxy beta-lactone; 29000 TWA=0.5 (F)OV OSHA requires SA
57-57-8 3-Hydroxypropionic acid; beta- with hood for certain
Propiolactone; BPL; Hydroacrylic applications; see 29
acid, beta-lactone; Propiolactone CFR 1910.1003
96
Respirator
Propionaldehyde 1-Propanal, TWA=20 SA Short OV service life

123-38-6 Methylacetalaldhyde,
Propylaldehyde
Propionic acid Ethylformic acid, 29000 TWA=10 (F)OV
79-09-4 Methylacetic acid
n-Propyl acetate Acetic acid n-propyl ester, 8000 TWA=200 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
109-60-4 Propyl acetate STEL=250
Propylene 1-Propene, 1-Propylene, TWA=500 SA
115-07-1 Methylethene, Methylethylene,
Propene
Propylene dichloride 1,2-Dichloropropane 2000 TWA=10 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
78-87-5
Propylene glycol 1,2-Dihydroxy propane, TWA=10 mg/m3 R95 See comment G on
(aerosol only) 1,2-Propanediol, Methyl glycol (AIHA) P95 page 8
57-55-6
Propylene glycol 1,2-Dihydroxy propane, 24000 TWA=10 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment G on
(vapor and aerosol) 1,2-Propanediol, Methyl glycol (AIHA) page 8
57-55-6
Propylene glycol 1,2-Propanediol dinitrate, TWA=0.05 (F)OV
dinitrate 1,2-Propylene glycol dinitrate -skin-
6423-43-4
Propylene glycol 1-Methoxy-2-propanol 16000 TWA=50 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
monomethyl ether STEL=100
107-98-2
Propylene glycol 1-Methoxy-2-acetoxypropane, 15000 TWA=50 (AIHA) OV 3M 3510 Monitor
monomethyl ether 1-Methyoxy-2-propanol acetate,
acetate 2-Methoxy-1-methylethyl
108-65-6 acetate, Glycol ether PM
acetate, PGMEA
Propyleneimine 2-Methylaziridine 500 TWA=0.2 (F)OV
75-55-8 STEL=0.4
-skin-
Propylene oxide 1,2-Epoxypropane, 1,2- 2000 TWA=2 OV Short service life.
75-56-9 Propylene oxide, 3M 3550 Monitor
2,3-Epoxypropane,
Methyloxirane, Propene oxide
n-Propyl nitrate Nitric acid n-propylester 2000 TWA=25 OV
627-13-4 STEL=40
Pyridine Azabenzene, Azine 3600 TWA=1 OV
110-86-1
Quinoline 1-Azana-phthalene, 1-Benzazine, TWA=0.001 (AIHA) (F)OV
91-22-5 Chinoline, Lencol, Leukoline -skin-
98
Respirator
Quinone Benzoquinone, 300 mg/m3 TWA=0.1 (F)OV/N95

106-51-4 p-Benzoquinone
Resorcinol 1,3-Benzenediol, 14000 TWA=10 N95 OV/N95 may be
108-46-3 m-Dihydroxybenzene STEL=20 preferable if heat is
involved
Rhodium, metal and TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
insoluble compounds (OSHA)
7440-16-6
Rhodium, soluble TWA=0.001 mg/ N95
compounds (as Rh) m3 (OSHA)
Selenium & compounds, TWA=0.2 mg/m3 N95
(as Se)
7782-49-2
Selenium hexafluoride 5 TWA=0.05 SA Unknown sorbent
Silca, amorphous Diatomite, Silicon dioxide TWA=0.8 mg/m3 N95 Assuming 100% SiO2
(diatomaceous earth) (OSHA) (80 mg/m3 divided by
61790-53-2 %SiO2)
Silica, crystalline Crystallized silicon dioxide, TWA=0.025 mg/m3 N95
14808-60-7 Cristobalite, a-Quartz, Silica, (respirable fraction)
1317-95-9 Tripoli
14464-46-1
Silica, crystalline- TWA=0.05 mg/m3 N95 Assuming 100% SiO2
tridymite (OSHA, respirable (5 mg/m3 divided by
15468-32-3 fraction) %SiO2)
Silicon TWA=15 mg/m3 N95

7440-21-3 (OSHA)
TWA=5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Silicon carbide (fibrous) TWA= 0.1 f/cc N95
409-21-2 (respirable fibers)
Silicon carbide TWA= 10 mg/m3 N95
(nonfibrous particles (inhalable fraction)
with no asbestos and TWA=3 mg/m3
<1% crystalline silica) (respirable fraction)
409-21-2
Silicon tetrahydride Silane TWA=5 SA
7803-62-5
100
Respirator
Silver, metal and TWA=0.01 mg/m3 N95

soluble compounds (OSHA)
(as Ag)
7440-22-4
Soapstone (particles Massive talc, Soapstone TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
with no asbestos and silicate, Steatite (respirable fraction)
<1% crystalline silica)
Sodium azide as Hydrazoic acid vapor C=0.11 SA Unknown sorbent
hydrazoic acid vapor effectiveness
26628-22-8
Sodium azide as Hydrazoic acid (no vapor) C=0.29 mg/m3 N95
sodium azide
26628-22-8
Sodium bisulfite Sodium hydrogen sulfite TWA=5 mg/m3 AG/N95 N95 alone may be
7631-90-5 suitable if irritation
eliminated
Sodium borate, Borates, tetrasodium salts, TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
anhydrous anhydrous; Borax fused; (inhalable fraction)
1330-43-4 Boric acid, disodium salt; STEL=6 mg/m3
Disodium tetraborate; (inhalable fraction)
Sodium tetraborate, anhydrous
Sodium borate, Borascu; Borates, tetrasodium TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
decahydrate salts, decahydrate; Borax; (inhalable fraction)
1303-96-4 Borocin; Disodium diborate STEL=6 mg/m3
decahydrate; Disodium (inhalable fraction)
tetraborate decahydrate;
Sodium pyroborate decahydrate;
Sodium tetraborate, decahydrate
Sodium borate, Borates, tetrasodium salts, TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
pentahydrate pentahydrate; Boric acid, (inhalable fraction)
12179-04-3 pentahydrate; Boron sodium STEL=6 mg/m3
oxide, pentahydrate; Mule team (inhalable fraction)
borascu; Sodium tetraborate
pentahydrate
Sodium chloroacetate Chloroacetic acid, sodium TWA=2.5 mg/m3 N95
3926-62-3 salt; Monoxone; Sodium (AIHA)
monochloroacetate
Sodium fluoroacetate 1080, SFA, Sodium 5 mg/m3 TWA=0.05 mg/m3 N95
62-74-8 monofluoroacetate -skin-
Sodium hydroxide Caustic soda, Lye, Soda lye 250 mg/m3 C=2 mg/m3 N95
1310-73-2
Sodium hypochlorite Hypochlorous acid, sodium STEL= 2 mg/m3 N95
7681-52-9 salt; Sodium oxychloride (AIHA)
102
Respirator
Sodium metabisulfite Sodium pyrosulfite TWA=5 mg/m3 AG/N95 N95 alone may be suitable
7681-57-4 if irritation eliminated
Starch Corn starch TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
9005-25-8 TWA= 5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Stearates Aluminium stearate, Calcium TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
646-29-7; 557-05-1; stearate, Glyceryl stearate, (inhalable fraction)
557-04-0; 57-11-4; Lithium stearate, magnesium
stearate, Potassium stearate, TWA=3 mg/m3
822-16-2
Sodium stearate, Stearic acid, (respirable
Zinc stearate fraction)
Stibine Antimony trihydride, 40 TWA=0.1 SA Unknown sorbent
7803-52-3 Hydrogen antimonide effectiveness
Stoddard solvent Dry cleaning safety solvent, 29500 TWA=100 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
8052-41-3 Mineral spirits mg/m3
Strontium chromate C.I. pigment yellow 32, TWA=0.0005 N95
(as Cr) Strontium yellow mg/m3
7789-06-2
Strychnine 3 mg/m3 TWA=0.15 mg/m3 N95
57-24-9
Styrene Cinnamene, Phenylethylene, 5000 TWA=20 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
100-42-5 Styrene, Styrene monomer, STEL=40
Vinyl benzene
Subtilisins Proteolytic enzymes as 100% C=0.00006 mg/m3 SA Difficult to measure 10X
1395-21-7 crystalline enzyme OEL. N95 acceptable
9014-01-1 with suitable air
sampling data
Sucrose Saccharose, Table sugar TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
57-50-1 TWA= 5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Sulfur dioxide SO2 100 STEL=0.25 AG Irritation and taste also
Sulfur hexafluoride SF6 TWA=1000 SA Unknown sorbent
Sulfuric acid Hydrogen sulfate, Matting acid, 80 mg/m3 TWA=0.2 mg/m3 (F)N95 N95 acceptable with
7664-93-9 Oil of vitriol, Sulphuric acid, (thoracic fraction) appropriate eye/face
Vitriol brown oil protection
Sulfur monochloride Sulfur chloride, 10 C=1 (F)AG
10025-67-9 Sulfur subchloride
Sulfur pentafluoride Disulfur decafluoride 1 C=0.01 AG

5714-22-7
104
Respirator
Sulfur tetrafluoride C=0.1 AG

7783-60-0
Sulfuryl fluoride 1000 TWA=5 SA Unknown sorbent
2699-79-8 STEL=10 effectiveness
Synthetic vitreous Fibrous glass, dust; Glass, TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
fibers - Continuous fibrous or dust (inhalable fraction)
filament glass fibers TWA=1 f/cc
(respirable fibers)
Synthetic vitreous TWA=1 f/cc N95
fibers - glass wool fibers (respirable fibers)
Synthetic vitreous TWA=0.2 f/cc N95
fibers - refractory (respirable fibers)
ceramic fibers
Synthetic vitreous Mineral (rock), wool fiber TWA=1 f/cc N95
fibers - rock wool fibers (respirable fibers)
fibers - slag wool fibers (respirable fibers)
fibers - special purpose (respirable fibers)
glass fibers
Talc (containing no Hydrous magnesium silicate, TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
asbestos and <1% Non-asbestiform talc, Non- (respirable fraction)
cystalline silica) fibrous talc, Steatite talc
14807-96-6
Tantalum, metal and TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
oxide dusts (as Ta) (OSHA)
7440-25-7
Tellurium and TWA=0.1 mg/m3 N95
compounds (as Te,
excluding hydrogen
telluride)
13494-80-9
Tellurium hexafluoride 1 TWA=0.02 SA Unknown sorbent
(as Te) effectiveness
7783-80-4
Terephthalic acid 1,4 Benzenediacarboxylic acids, TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
100-21-0 Benzene-p-dicarboxylic acid,
p-Phthalic acid, Tephthol, TPA
Terphenyls Diphenyl benzenes, Mixed C=5 mg/m3 N95 OV/N95 may be

26140-60-3 terphenyls, m-Terphenyl, preferable if heat is
o-Terphenyl, p-Terphenyl involved
106
Respirator
1,1,2,2- Acetylene tetrabromide, 10 TWA=0.1 (inhalable OV/N95 See comment E on

Tetrabromoethane Muthmann’s liquid, fraction and vapor) page 8
79-27-6 Tetrabromoethane,
Tetrabromoethylene
1,1,1,2- 2,2-Difluoro-1,1,1,2- 15000 TWA=100 OV
Tetrachloro-2,2- tetrachloroethane;
difluoroethane Freon® 112a; Halocarbon
76-11-9 112a; Refrigerant 112a
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro- Freon® 112, Halocarbon 112, 15000 TWA=50 OV
1,2-difluoroethane Refrigerant 112
76-12-0
1,1,2,2- Acetylene tetrachloride 150 TWA=1 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
Tetrachloroethane -skin-
79-34-5
Tetrachloro- Halowax™, Nibren wax, TWA=2 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
naphthalene Seekay wax page 8
1335-88-2
2,3,5,6- Pyridine 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro- TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
Tetrachloropyridine (AIHA) page 8
2402-79-1
Tetrachlorosilane Silicon chloride, C=1 (AIHA) AG/N95 Reacts rapidly with
10026-04-7 Silicon tetrachloride moisture yielding HCl
and silica
Tetraethylene glycol 2-Propionic acid, oxy-bis TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment D on
diacrylate (2,1- ethane-diyoxy-2,1- (AIHA) page 8
17831-71-9 ethanediol) ester; TTEGDA -skin-
Tetraethylene 1,2-Ethanediamine, TWA=5 mg/m3 (F)OV
pentamine N-(2-aminoethyl)-N’-(2- (AIHA)
112-57-2 ((2-aminoethyl)amino) -skin-
ethyl); DEH 26; TEPA;
Tetraethyl pentamine; Tetren
1,4,7,10,13-Pentaazatridecane
Tetraethyl lead Lead tetraethyl, TEL 40 mg/m3 TWA=0.075 mg/m3 OV
(as Pb) (OSHA)
78-00-2 -skin-
1,1,1,2- Fluorocarbon 134a, HFA 134a, TWA=1000 (AIHA) SA Ineffective sorbents
Tetrafluoroethane HFC 134a, Tetrafluoroethane
811-97-2
Tetrafluoroethylene 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethylene; TWA=2 SA
116-14-3 Fluoroplast 4; Perfluoroethene;
Perfluoroethylene;
Tetrafluoroethene; TFE
108
Respirator
2,3,3,3- TWA=500 (AIHA) SA

Tetrafluoropropene
754-12-1
Tetrahydrofuran Diethylene oxide, 20000 TWA=50 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
109-99-9 Tetramethylene oxide, THF STEL=100
-skin-
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Tetrahydro-2-furancarbinol, TWA=0.5 (AIHA) OV
alcohol Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol,
97-99-4 Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol,
THFA
Tetrakis Proban CC, Pyroset TKC, TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
(hydroxymethyl) Retardol C, Tetrahydroxymethyl
phosphonium chloride phosphonium chloride, THPC
124-64-1
Tetrakis bis tetrakis-(hydroxymethyl) TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
(hydroxymethyl) phosphonium sulfate,
phosphonium sulfate Octakis (hydroxymethyl)
55566-30-8 phosphonium sulfate, Pyroset
TKO, Retardol S, THPS
Tetramethyl lead Lead tetramethyl, TML 40 mg/m3 TWA=0.075 mg/m3 OV
(as Pb) (OSHA)
75-74-1 -skin-
Tetramethyl TMSN 5 TWA=0.5 OV
succinonitrile, vapor -skin-
3333-52-6
Tetranitromethane Tetan 5 TWA=0.005 OV
509-14-8
Tetryl 2,4,6- TWA=1.5 mg/m3 N95
479-45-8 Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine,
Nitramine, N-Methyl-N-
2,4,6-tetranitroaniline, Tetralite
Thallium, elemental Thallium acetate, Thallium 20 mg/m3 TWA=0.02 mg/m3 N95
and soluble carbonate, Thallium hydroxide (inhalable fraction)
compounds (as Tl) -skin-
7440-28-0
4,4’-Thiobis(6-tert- 4,4’-Thiobis(3-methyl-6-tert- TWA=15 mg/m3 N95
butyl-m-cresol) butyl phenol) (OSHA)
96-69-5 TWA=1 mg/m3
(inhalable
fraction) TWA=5
mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
110
Respirator
Thioglycolic acid Mercaptoacetic acid, 59000 TWA=1 (F)OV

68-11-1 Thioranic acid -skin-
Thionyl chloride Sulfur oxychloride, Sulfurous C=0.2 (F)AG
7719-09-7 oxychloride
Thiram Tetramethylthioram disulfide, 1500 mg/m3 TWA=0.05 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
137-26-8 TMT, TMTD, TMTDS (inhalable fraction page 8
and vapor)
Tin, metal and 400 mg/m3 TWA=2 mg/m3 N95
inorganic compounds
(except SnH4) (as Sn)
7440-31-5
Tin, organic compounds TWA=0.1 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
(as Sn) STEL=0.2 mg/m3 page 8
-skin-
Titanium dioxide Anatase, Brookite, Rutile TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
13463-67-7
Titanium Titanium chloride TWA=0.5 mg/m3 AG/N95
tetrachloride (AIHA)
7550-45-0
Toluene Aantisal 1a, Methacide, Methyl 2000 TWA=20 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
108-88-3 benzene, Methylbenzol, C=300 (OSHA)
Monomethyl benzene, Phenyl
methane, Tol, Toluol, Tolu-sol
Toluene diamine Diaminotoluene, TDA, TWA=0.005 (AIHA) N95
25376-45-8 Tolyenediamine -skin-
95-80-7
Toluene-2,6- 2,6-TDI, 10 TWA=0.001 OV/N95 See comment E on
diisocyanate 2,6-Toluene diisocyanate (inhalable fraction page 8
91-08-7 and vapor)
STEL=0.005
(inhalable fraction
and vapor)
-skin-
Toluene-2,4- 2,4-TDI, 2,4-Toluene TWA=0.001 OV/N95 See comment E on
diisocyanate diisocyanate (inhalable fraction page 8
584-84-9 and vapor)
STEL=0.005
(inhalable fraction
and vapor)
-skin-
p-Toluenesulfonyl 4-Methyl-benzenesulfonyl C=5 mg/m3 (AIHA) (F)OV/AG/ See comment D on page 8.
chloride chloride, Tosyl chloride N95 HCl and p-toluene sulfuric
98-59-9 acid produced by hydrolysis
m-Toluidine m-Aminotoluene TWA=2 (F)OV

108-44-1 -skin-
o-Toluidine 1-Methyl-1,2-aminobenzene; 100 TWA=2 (F)OV
95-53-4 2-Methylaniline; -skin-
o-Aminotoluene; o-Methylaniline 112
Respirator
p-Toluidine p-Aminotoluene, TWA=2 (F)OV

106-49-0 -skin-
Tributyl phosphate TBP, Tri-n-butyl phosphate 125 TWA=5 mg/ m3 OV/P95 See comment E on
126-73-8 (Inhalable fraction page 8
and vapor)
Trichloroacetic acid TCA TWA=0.5 (F)OV/AG Irritation also
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 25000 C=5 OV
120-82-1
1,1,2-Trichloroethane b-Trichloroethane, 500 TWA=10 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
79-00-5 Vinyl trichloride -skin-
Trichloroethylene 1,1,2-TCE, 1-Chloro-2,2- 1000 TWA=10 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
79-01-6 dichloroethylene, Ethylene STEL=25
trichloride, TCE, Triclene™ C=200 (OSHA)
Trichlorofluoromethane CFC-11, Fluorotrichloromethane, 10000 TWA=1000 (OSHA) SA Short OV service life
75-69-4 Freon™ 11, Refrigerant 11, C=1000
Trichloromonofluoromethane
Trichloronaphthalene Halowax™, Nibren wax, TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
1321-65-9 Seekay wax -skin- page 8
1,2,3-Trichloropropane Allyl trichloride, Glycerin 1000 TWA=0.005 (F)OV
96-18-4 trichlorohydrin, Glycerol -skin-
trichlorohydrin, Trichlorohydrin
Trichlorosilane Silicochloroform C=0.5 (AIHA) (F)AG
10025-78-2
1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2- FC-113, Freon® 113, 4500 TWA=1000 SA Short OV service life.
trifluoroethane Halocarbon 113, STEL=1250 3M 3530 Monitor
76-13-1 Refrigerant 113, TTE
Triethanolamine 2,2,2-Nitrilotriethanol, TWA=5 mg/m3 OV/P95 See comment D on
102-71-6 Daltogen, Sterolamide, TEA, page 8
Trihydroxytriethylamine
Triethoxysilane Silane, triethoxy- TWA=0.05 (AIHA) (F)SA Unknown sorbent

Triethylamine N,N-Diethylanamine, 1000 TWA=0.5 (F)OV AM not specifically
121-44-8 N-Triethylamine, TEA STEL=1 approved, but
3M recommended for
longer service life
Triethylene glycol 2-Propenoic acid, TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/P95
diacrylate 2-ethanediylbis-(oxy-2,1- (AIHA)
1680-21-3 ethanediyl) ester; TREGDA
114
Respirator
Triethylenetetramine 1,4,7,10-Tetraazadecane; TWA=1 (AIHA) OV See comment E on

112-24-3 1,8-Diamino-3,6-diazaoctane; -skin- page 8. R or P filter,
3,6-Diazaoctane-1,8-diamine; N, if filter required
N’-bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2,ethane
diamine; TECZA; TETA, Trientine
Triethylphosphate Phosphoric acid triethyl ester 17000 TWA=7.45 mg/m3 OV/P95
78-40-0 (AIHA)
Trifluorobromo- Bromotrifluoromethane, 50000 TWA=1000 SA Short OV service life
methane Freon® 13B1, Halocarbon 13B1,
75-63-8 Halon™ 1301, Refrigerant 13B1
1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,2- FC-123, HCFC-123, TWA=50 (AIHA) SA Short OV service life
dichloroethane Hydrofluorocarbon 123
306-83-2
1,1,1-Trifluoroethane FC-143a, HFC-143a, TWA=1000 (AIHA) SA Ineffective sorbents
420-46-2 Hydrofluorocarbon 143a
2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl alcohol; 55000 TWA=0.3 (AIHA) SA Ineffective sorbents
75-89-8 Ethanol, 2,2,2,-Trifluoro; TFE
1,3,5-Triglycidyl-s- 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)- TWA=0.05 mg/m3 N95
triazinetrione trione, Araldite PT-810, TEPIC
2451-62-9
Trimellitic anhydride Anhydrotrimellitic acid, TWA=0.0005 OV/N95 Chemical
552-30-7 TMA, TMAN, Trimellitic acid mg/m3 (inhalable manufacturer's
anhydride fraction and vapor) recommendation. See
STEL=0.002 mg/m3 comment D on page
(inhalable fraction 8
and vapor)
Trimethoxysilane TWA=0.05 (AIHA) (F)OV
2487-90-3
Trimethylamine N,N-Dimethyl methanamine, 20000 TWA=1 (AIHA) (F)AM AIHA WEEL is lower
75-50-3 N-Trimethylamine, TMA STEL=15 than TLV of 5 ppm.
AM not specifically
approved
Trimethyl benzene Hemimellitene, Mesitylene, 8000 TWA=25 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
25551-13-7 Pseudocumene
Trimethylchlorosilane Chlorotrimethylsilane, C=5 (AIHA) (F)OV/AG
75-77-4 Monochlorotrimethylsilicon,
Trimethyl chlorosilane
Trimethyl phosphite Methyl phosphite, Phosphorus TWA=2 (F)OV
121-45-9 acid trimethylester
Trimethylolpropane 2-Propenoic acid, 2-ethyl-2(((1- TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/P95
triacrylate oxo-2-propenyl) oxy) methyl)- (AIHA)
15625-89-5 1,3-propanediyl ester
Trimethylolpropane Acrylic acid, triester w/2-ethyl TWA=1 mg/m3 OV/P95
trimethacrylate 2 (hydroxymethyl) 1,3 (AIHA)
3290-92-4 propanediol
116
Respirator
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene sym-Trinitrotoluene, TNT, 1000 mg/m3 TWA=0.1 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
(TNT) Trinitrotoluene, Trinitrotoluol -skin- page 8
118-96-7
Triorthocresyl o-Tritolyl phosphate, TCP, 40 mg/m3 TWA=0.02 mg/m3 R95 See comment D on
phosphate TOCP, Tricresylphosphate (inhalable fraction P95 page 8
78-30-8 and vapor)
-skin-
Triphenyl phosphate Phenyl phosphate, TPP TWA=3 mg/m3 N95 OV/N95 may be
115-86-6 preferable if heat is
involved
Trisodium phosphate Sodium o-phosphate, TSP STEL=5 mg/m3 (F)N95 N95 acceptable with
7601-54-9 (AIHA) appropriate eye/face
protection
Tungsten and compounds, TWA=3 mg/m3 N95
the absence of cobalt (respirable
7440-33-7 particulate matter)
Turpentine Gum spirits, Gum turpentine, 1500 TWA=20 (F)OV See comment E on
8006-64-2 Turps, Wood turpentine page 8
Uranium, insoluble 30 mg/m3 TWA=0.2 mg/m3 N95 See 10 CFR 20
compounds (as U) STEL=0.6 mg/m3 subpart H
7440-61-1
Uranium, soluble 20 mg/m3 TWA=0.05 mg/m3 N95 AG/N95 if halides. See
compounds (as U) (OSHA) 10 CFR 20 subpart H
7440-61-1
Urea Carbamide, Carbonyldiamide, TWA=10 mg/m3 N95 AM/N95 may be
57-13-6 Carbonyldiamine, Isourea (AIHA) preferable if heat is
involved
n-Valeraldehyde Pentanal, Valeric aldehyde TWA=50 (F)OV
110-62-3
Vanadium pentoxide Vanadic anhydride, 70 mg/m3 TWA= 0.05 mg/m3 N95
1314-62-1 Vanadium oxide (inhalable fraction)
C=0.5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Vanadium 70 mg/m3 TWA=0.05 mg/m3 N95
pentoxide fume (inhalable fraction)
1314-62-1 C=0.1 mg/m3
(OSHA)
Vanillin Vanilla, Vanillaldehyde, TWA=10 mg/m3 N95
121-33-5 Vanillic aldehyde (AIHA)
118
Respirator
Vegetable oil TWA=15 mg/m3 R95

(OSHA) P95
TWA= 5 mg/m3
(OSHA, respirable
fraction)
Vinyl acetate 1-Acetoxyethylene, 26000 TWA=10 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor
108-05-4 Ethenyl acetate STEL=15
Vinyl bromide Bromoethylene TWA=0.5 (F)SA Short OV service life
593-60-2
Vinyl Chloride Chloroethene, Chloroethylene, 36000 TWA=1 SA OSHA allows OV for
75-01-4 Monochloroethylene, VC, VCM, STEL=5 (OSHA) very short use periods.
Vinyl chloride monomer See 29 CFR 1910.1017
4-Vinylcyclohexene 1-Vinylcyclohexene-3, TWA=0.1 OV
100-40-3 4-Ethenyl-1-1-cyclohexene,
4-Vinyl-1-cyclohexene,
4-Vinylcyclohex-1-ene,
4-Vinylcyclohexene,
4-Vinylcyclohexene-1-
butadiene dimer, VCH
Vinyl cyclohexene Vinylcyclohexane dioxide TWA=0.1 (F)OV
dioxide -skin-
106-87-6
Vinyl fluoride Fluoroethene, Fluoroethylene, 26000 TWA=1 SA Short OV service life
75-02-5 Monofluoroethylene
Vinylidene chloride 1,1-Dichloroethylene, VDC 65000 TWA=5 OV Short service life
75-35-4
Vinylidene fluoride 1,1-Difluoroethene; 55000 TWA=500 SA Ineffective sorbents
75-38-7 1,1-Difluoroethylene; Ethene,
1,1-difluoro; Ethylene,1,1-difluoro;
Halocarbon 1132A;
VDF; Vinylidene difluoride
N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, TWA=0.05 OV
88-12-0 1-Vinylpyrrolidinone,
N-Vinylpyrrolidinone,
Vinylbutyrlactam,
Vinylpyrrolidinone,
Vinylpyrrolidone
Vinyl toluene Methyl styrene, Tolyethylene 5000 TWA=50 (F)OV See comment E on
25013-15-4 STEL=100 page 8. 3M 3510
Monitor.
Vinyltrichlorosilane Silane trichloroethenyl, Silane C=1 (AIHA) OV/AG
75-94-5 trichlorovinyl, Trichlorovinyl
silicane, Trichlorovinylsilane,
Trichlorovinylsilicon,
Vinylsilicon trichloride
Wood dust TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
(All varieties except (inhalable fraction)
western red cedar)
120
Respirator
Wood dust TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95

(Western red cedar) (inhalable fraction)
Xylene Dimethylbenzene 1000 TWA=100 OV 3M 3510 Monitor
(o-, m-, p- isomers) (o-, m-, p-isomers), STEL=150
1330-20-7 1,2-Dimethylbenzene,
95-47-6 1,3-Dimethylbenzene,
108-38-3 1,4-Dimethylbenzene
106-42-3
m-Xylene MXDA C=0.1 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on
a,a’-diamine -skin- page 8
1477-55-0
Xylidine Aminodimethyl benzene, 150 TWA=0.5 (inhalable OV/N95 See comment E on
1300-73-8 Aminoxylene dimethyl aniline, fraction and vapor) page 8
Dimethylaminobenzene -skin-
Yttrium, metal and TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
compounds (as Y)
7440-65-5
Zinc chloride fume 4800 mg/m3 TWA=1 mg/m3 N95
7646-85-7 STEL=2 mg/m3
Zinc chromate Basic zinc chromate, TWA=0.01 mg/m3 N95
(as Cr) Chromates of zinc,
13530-65-9 Zinc potassium chromate,
11103-86-9 Zinc yellow
37300-23-5
Zinc oxide Zinc white, Zincite 2500 mg/m3 TWA=15 mg/m3 N95
1314-13-2 (OSHA)
TWA=2 mg/m3
STEL=10 mg/m3
Zirconium and 500 mg/m3 TWA=5 mg/m3 N95
compounds (as Zr) STEL=10 mg/m3
7440-67-7
122
Respirator Codes and Descriptions
(F) Full Facepiece (with appropriate P100 P100 Particulate Respirator
cartridges and filters)
P95 P95 Particulate Respirator
AG Acid Gas Respirator
R95 R95 Particulate Respirator
AM Ammonia/Methylamine Respirator
SA Supplied Air Respirator
FORM Formaldehyde Respirator SA(F) Supplied air respirator with full facepiece,
HF Hydrogen Fluoride Respirator helmet, hood or loose fitting facepiece,
or half half facepiece with appropriate
Hg Mercury Vapor Respirator eye protection
Note: Respirator abbreviations may be combined. For
MG Multi-gas/Vapor Respirator example, (F)OV/AG/P95 is a full facepiece respirator with an
N100 N100 Particulate Respirator organic vapor/acid gas cartridge and a P95 particulate filter.
N95 N95 Particulate Respirator HEPA filters are used for PAPRs instead of N, R, P
type particle filters.
OV Organic Vapor Respirator
3M™ Select and Service Life Software helps you
OZ Ozone Respirator select the most appropriate respirator or estimate
service life of 3M gas/vapor cartridges. Both
programs are simple, accurate and give printable
reports. 3M.com/sls
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Respirator Selection Criteria

Respirator Selection Cri­te­ria 2

Human Factors Location Of Hazardous Area General Use Instructions

Monitors may be used to measure the

Particulate Filter Definitions 10

How to Use this Guide

How to Use This Guide 12

Respirator Selection Form

Chemical Compound Guide 16

Adiponitrile 1,4-Dicyanobutane, Addipic 17000 TWA=2 OV

Ammonium TWA=0.01 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on

Barium and soluble 1100 mg/m3 TWA=0.5 mg/m3 N95

Benzene Benzol, Coal tar naptha 3000 TWA=0.5 OV SA if cartridges are

Bismuth telluride Bismuth sesquitelluride TWA=10 mg/m3 N95

Boron oxide Anhydrous boric acid, Boric TWA=10 mg/m3 N95

trans-2-Butene 2-Butene,(E)-; 2-trans-Butene, TWA=250 OV Short service life

Calcium oxide Pebble lime, Quicklime TWA=2 mg/m3 N95

Catechol Pyrocatechol 14000 TWA=5 OV/N95

Chlorine trifluoride Chlorine fluoride 20 C=0.1 MG

Chlorodifluoromethane Freon® 22 TWA=1000 SA Ineffective sorbents

Cobalt, elemental and 20 mg/m3 TWA=0.02 mg/m3 N95

Copper dust and mist TWA=1 mg/m3 N95

Cyanides (as CN) 50 mg/m3 TWA=5 mg/m3 SA

Diacetone alcohol 2-Methyl-2-pentanol-4-one, 2100 TWA=50 (F)OV 3M 3510 Monitor

Dibutyl phenyl DBPP TWA=0.3 R95 OV/P95 may be

p-Dichlorobenzene 1,4-Dichlorobenzene, 1000 TWA=10 (F)OV/N95 3M 3510 Monitor

1,4-Dichloro- 1,4-DCB, 2-Butylenedichloride, TWA=0.005 (F)OV

Dicyclopentadiene 8000 TWA=5 OV/N95

Diethylbenzenes, 1,2-Diethylbenzene, TWA=5 (AIHA) OV

Diethyl ketone 3-Pentanone, Ethyl propionyl, 16000 TWA=200 OV

Dimethyl carbamoyl Chloroformic acid TWA=0.005 (F)MG

Dinitrotoluene DNT 200 mg/m3 TWA=0.2 mg/m3 OV/N95 See comment D on

Ethane Ethylhydride, Methyl methane Simple asphyxiant,

Ethyl tert-butyl ether 1,1-Dimethyl ethyl ether; TWA=25 OV

Glutaraldehyde 1,5-Pentanedial C=0.05 (F)OV See comment E on

Hexachlorocyclo- TWA=0.01 (F)OV

Hexane 12000 TWA=500 OV Short service life.

Iodoform Triiodomethane TWA=0.6 (F)OV

Isopropoxyethanol Ethylene glycol monoisopropyl TWA=25 OV

d-Limonene 1-Methyl-4(1-methylethenyl) TWA=30 (AIHA) OV

2-Mercaptobenzo- 2-Benzothiazolethiol, TWA=5 mg/m3 N95

Methyl acetylene Allylene, Propyne 15000 TWA=1000 SA Short OV service life

Methyl chloroform 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 1000 TWA=350 OV 3M 3510 Monitor

Methylene-bis(4- TWA=0.005 OV/N95

Methyltrichlorosilane Trichloromethylsilane C=1 (AIHA) (F)AG/N95 Irritation also

Natural gas Simple asphyxiant,

Nickel, elemental/metal TWA=1 mg/m3 N95

1-Nitropropane 2300 TWA=25 OV

Ozone 10 TWA=0.1 OZ Respirators with

Pentyl acetate, 2-Acetoxypentane, 3-Amyl 3000-9000 TWA=50 OV See comment E on

m-Phenylenediamine 1,3-Benzenediamine, TWA=0.1 mg/m3 OV/N95 SA preferable if heat

Phenyl mercaptan Benzenethiol, Thiophenol TWA=0.1 OV

Phosphorus Phosphoric chloride 200 TWA=0.1 AG

Propionaldehyde 1-Propanal, TWA=20 SA Short OV service life

Quinone Benzoquinone, 300 mg/m3 TWA=0.1 (F)OV/N95

Silicon TWA=15 mg/m3 N95

Silver, metal and TWA=0.01 mg/m3 N95

Respirator Selection Criteria 2