The 3M™ particulate filter 7093, P100 helps provide respiratory protection against exposure to lead, asbestos, cadmium, arsenic and MDA. The filter is effective for concentrations up to 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) with half face pieces or 50 times PEL with quantitatively fit tested full face pieces when welding, brazing, torch cutting, metal pouring and soldering. This filter helps protect against a wide-range of oil and non-oil based particulate contaminants. Inventory needs and training requirements of safety equipment are reduced because this filter works for many different applications. This P100 filter is designed to protect in higher heat applications. An innovative solid top air inlet reduces premature loading by allowing a channeled airflow. Industries in which this filter is commonly used include abatement, agriculture, construction, general manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, primary metals and remediation. The filter works with a wide-range of face pieces, including 3M™ half and full Facepieces 6000, 7000 and FF-400 series. If used with 3M™ adapter 502, the filter may also be used with 3M™ respirator 5000 series or 3M™ cartridge 6000 Series. The filter is NIOSH (National Institute for occupational safety and Health) approved for environments containing certain oil and non-oil based particles. The filter has been assigned the color code magenta in the NIOSH system. Passing NIOSH's p series test criteria, the 7093 P100 filter provides at least 99.97 percent filter efficiency against particles. Breathing hazardous particles can pose a risk to your health. NIOSH, a federal government regulatory agency, has tested and approved the 3M™ particulate filter 7093 to help reduce exposure to certain particles.