3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6100, NIOSH, Four-Point Harness, Comfortable Fit, Dual Airline Supplied Air Compatible, Bayonet Connections, Painting, Sanding, Cleaning, Small

The 3M half-face respirator is one of the best I’ve used. The seal is tight and reliable, providing excellent protection, and the Quick Latch system makes it incredibly easy to take on and off without removing your headgear — a huge convenience during active work.I also appreciate that it doesn’t have a cheap plastic or chemical smell like some other masks. The build quality is top-notch, with soft, durable materials that hold up over time and comfortable straps that stay secure without digging into your face.Overall, this is a high-performance, comfortable respirator that I’d confidently purchase again for sanding, grinding, or painting tasks.

Does 3M make any inferior products? If they do, I’ve never owned one. Fits like a glove and is comfortable. Pretty much the industry standard for airborn particle respirators.

Works very well to keep vapors and particles out of your lungs. Get the right size to fit your face and the best filter for your particular job. No problems. Quality mask could save your health.

I ordered this thing as just a general purpose filter mask because I don't/didn't have one and I do occasionally do things where having one would be a good thing. Like cleaning the coils under my refrigerator when they have so much dust it's unbelievable. I don't really want to breathe that crap and I could use a little cheapo facemask but they never fit right and the real cheap ones don't have a vent so the air gets stale and the dust still gets through and AHHHH!So this doesn't cost a lot. 8 bucks. I figured I'd give it a shot. What can you buy for 8 bucks these days? I was kind of annoyed that it doesn't come with any filters at all (have to order them separate) but again, 8 bucks. I'll end up spending more on filters for this than it cost. Those are pricey. Even for the basic ones. I don't understand why. Even the ones that have charcoal in them are not that complicated to manufacture so why the big price?Oh well. Anyway. I just got this yesterday and am still waiting on my "filters sold separately" which will not be here for days. I guess that's what you get when you go cheap. I was going to order the other one that supposedly comes with filters but some people said they didn't get the filters and I wasn't going to pay twice as much for the same basic product that's supposed to come with filters but sometimes doesn't.I think this will do the trick for my purposes. I'm not going to be doing anything super hardcore with it. Mostly just dust.I was obviously a bit concerned about the fit but that turned out not to be an issue really. Seems to fit well and is adjustable. It's a little uncomfortable but it's a mask that goes on your face and stays there with the help of elastic bands. Comfort is relative in that scenario. Like I cam imagine it would probably be unpleasant to wear this for a long time but I doubt you'd get much improvement in that area unless you spend A LOT more. I personally don't have the funds to experiment and see if one that costs ten times more is a little more comfortable.Anyway, I have tested it by putting it on and blocking the intake holes to see if it seals well around the silicone part that goes against your skin and it does. There is a little bit of air getting through somewhere but that's if I really push it. When you have filters on there, you're not going to be trying that hard to get the air in and the air is going to take the path of least resistance (like air does). A set of clean filters that are not completely clogged are going to be that path.I do wear glasses and it's a bit close but I can wear them with this on. The nose bridge area is just right there where if it came up any more it would be a problem. But it's probably about as good as you can expect on that for low cost.I mean, it's a little bit cheaply made but really not bad for what it costs. It will get the job done.

The soft silicone faceseal molds easily to my face (even with facial hair) producing a snug but not uncomfortable fit especially over long periods of time. Of course the useability depends on the filters but with the recommended rated 3M filters, solvent-heavy paint jobs and dusty renovations have no odor seep-through and are relatively easy to breath. It does have a "Cool Flow™ exhalation valve" but i wonder if this doesnt just defeat the purpose of a filtering respirator? I haven't experienced any issues, but still seems silly to have an actuating valve front and center that opens and closes without filtration. BUT without it, I know how absolutely unbearable and miserable it is wearing one of these on a scorching hot day so I really can't complain. And it's a silicone seal with two large very secure straps, it does not come loose when you sweat up a storm, but it will feel uncomfortable.

replacing my old one that wore out over the years of use. works great and can get replacement cartridges