Cole-Parmer carries a wide selection of Disposable Particulate Respirators that are NIOSH certified, helping you comply with OSHA CFR 1910.134. According to CFR 1910.134(d), employers are required to select and provide an appropriate respirator based on an employer evaluation of the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker is exposed, and on workplace and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability. All respirators should be NIOSH-certified and must be used in compliance with the conditions of certification.
Determine the following when choosing a particulate respirator:
- Are there oil particles (lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) present?
- Level of particulate removal desired
| Series |
Efficiency |
| 95% |
99% |
99.97% |
| N (not for use with oil particulates) |
N95 |
N99 |
N100 |
| R (oil resistant, but may require time limits) |
R95 |
R99 |
R100 |
| P (oil proof) |
P95 |
P99 |
P100 |