3M Particulate Respirator 9623 Mask Instructions

: June 8, 2024
: 3M

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FEATURES
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HOW TO USE INSTRUCTIONS:
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3M Particulate Respirator 9623 Mask

3M Particulate Respirator 9623 Mask

FEATURES

| Household Dust
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| Dust Mite Debris
| Airborne Pollen
| Pet Dander
| Cough & Sneeze Debris
| Airborne Particles

SYMBOLS

Particulate Respirator 9623|

0598

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Symbol 0120

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EN149:2001+A1:2009| EN149:2001+A1:2009
FFP2 NR| FFP2 NR
| Your attention please
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Please keep these user instructions for reference. NR = Non Reusable (up to 8 hours). This product is approved and audited by SGS FIMKO OY Takomotie 8 00380 HELSINKI Finland. EU Notified Body No. 0598.
This product meets the requirements of Regulation EU 2016/425 and applicable local legislation, which can be determined by reviewing the certificate and declaration of conformity at www.3M.com/9623FFP2. This product is approved and audited by SGS United Kingdom Ltd Rossmore Business Park, Ellesmere Port, South Wirral, Cheshire CH65 3EN, UNITED KINGDOM. Notified Body No. 0120. This product meets the requirements of Personal Protection Equipment Regulation 2016/425 as brought into UK law and amended. Review the certificate and declaration of conformity at www.3M.com/9623FFP2. Designed for consumer use. Not intended for professional use. For workplace use, follow all national requirements including respirator face fit testing. Certification authority: This product meets the requirements of EN149:2001+A1:2009, filtering facepiece respirators for use against particles. When used as instructed, this product can help reduce the number of inhaled particles according to the FFP2 performance classification.

FFP2 NR – Filter media filters ≥ 94% of airborne particulate matter as per EN149:2001+A1:2009.
This respirator can help reduce inhalation exposure to certain airborne particles, such as household dust, dust mite, pollen, pet dander, cough/sneeze particles, and other airborne particulate matter, when used as instructed.

Warning and Limitations: Do NOT Use For: This respirator cannot be used for respiratory protection against gaseous pollutants, cannot be used in oxygen deficiency, unknown pollutants or concentration exceeding immediate dangerous to life and health environment. Not recommended for industrial workplace applications. NR = Non reusable (up to 8 hours).

Warning: This product can only be used for particulate respiratory protection. Respirators cannot stop the inhalation of all pollutants or contaminants in the air and do not eliminate the risk of contracting infection, illness or disease. Misuse may cause injury, severe or life threatening illness. For proper use and application, please read all information, including these User Instructions and on the package. Device must be protected from damage during transportation

Product is not designed or intended for use by children.
Do not use without the hook. Must link the straps with hook when wearing the respirator. People with chronic respiratory, cardiac or other medical conditions that make breathing difficult should check with their healthcare provider before using this respirator. Always follow all guidance from local health authorities and regulatory agencies. Does not filter chemical vapors or gases including ozone. Does not contain components made from natural rubber latex

This product is intended for consumer use.
Follow all government guidance and requirements applicable for respiratory protection.
Before use, respirator user should read and understand product use instructions, making sure the product is suitable for the application and the respirator seals to the user’s face.
Before use, the user should inspect the product, making sure it is in good condition.
If damaged, dirty or difficult to breathe through, it should be replaced immediately.
Do not use with facial hair, piercings, jewellery, clothing, or anything on the face that prevents full and direct contact of the respirator to the user’s skin. An improper seal will reduce protection and effectiveness of the respirator.
Before respirator is worn, user must conduct user facial seal check in accordance with “How To Use Instructions” wear method, making sure the respirator is worn properly.
CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Keep away from children and pets.
Wearing a respirator may cause breathing resistance. People with some cardiac and lung conditions/ diseases (including but not limited to asthma, heart conditions, or respiratory conditions) may not be suited for respirator use. If wearer has any questions about whether it is safe for them to use this product, they should check with their healthcare provider.
Use the respirator in accordance with User Instruction and warning information listed on the packaging.
If respirator is not worn during entire exposure to pollutants or contaminants in the air, the respiratory protection effect will be reduced, and may result in sickness or even death.
If dizziness, allergy, or other symptoms of discomfort exist, please leave air pollution area at once and stop using the respirator.
Respirator must not be washed or altered.
When respirator is damaged, deformed, dirty or difficult to breathe through, please discard the respirator in an appropriate receptacle and replace with a new one.
Please keep respirator in a clean environment. Attention should be paid to keep it dry. Handle it in a way to avoid contaminating the inside of respirator. Before use, inspect the respirator to make sure it is in good condition.
Please keep unused respirator in its original package, store it away from dirt, dust, direct sun light exposure, high temperature/humidity and chemical environments. The shelf life of unused product is 5 years from the manufacture date when it is stored in temperature between -20°C and 30°C and humidity not over 80%RH. Manufacture date can be found on the package.
Respirators do not supply oxygen. Do not use in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere: use in well-ventilated areas.
Counterfeit check: if applicable, please refer to the authentication insert or check product packaging for authentication website and associated information. Follow all instructions to complete your product authentication process.
Dispose of used product in accordance with local regulations.
If you have questions, contact: 3M United Kingdom PLC, 3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8HT, +44 08705 360036.

HOW TO USE INSTRUCTIONS:

See Figure 1

How To Use Instructions:

Open the respirator, then put it on so the foam and noseclip is across the bridge of nose. Ensure it covers the nose and chin.
Pull each side band behind the head and attach with hook to secure the position.
Press the nose clip toward your nose, then using the fingers of both hands, form the nose clip to the shape of the nose.
To check for a proper seal: cover the respirator with both hands then breathe in quickly. Check for air leaking at the edges or at the nose position and if so, repeat steps 1-4.

Remember: Always follow these instructions. It is important to secure the side bands using the hook and check for a proper seal when wearing the respirator.
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For suitability and proper use, follow local regulations and guidelines including EN529 Standard, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, and/or UK Regulation 2016/425 on PPE as brought into UK law and amended.