Moldex 8000 series User manual

8000 Series Respirator

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO USERS

You are responsible to understand and follow all warnings,

restrictions and other information contained in this

instruction manual, before you enter a contaminated work

area. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.

CONTENTS

-I

Fitting Instructions 8

User Seal Check 10

Fit Tests 10

Chemical Cartridge Service Life 11

Cartridge Replacement 11

Changeout Schedules 12

Cartridge Breakthrough Times 13

8000 Cartridge Change Schedule Worksheet 15

Estimated Cartridge Breakthrough Time for the

Moldex®8100 Organic Vapor Cartridge 17

Estimated Cartridge Breakthrough Time for the

Moldex®8600 Organic Vapor Cartridge 19

Disk/Filter Holder Assembly 21

Filter and Disk Service Life 21

Filter/Disk Replacement 22

Piggyback Replacement 23

Facepiece Service Life 24

Exhalation Valve Inspection 25

Cleaning 26

s26

y31

APPLICATIONS

USE AGAINST

1. Contaminants specified on NIOSH approval label

on bag or cartridges or filters.

2. Contaminants with good warning properties, i.e. smell,

taste or irritation.

DO NOT USE AGAINST

1. Concentrations of contaminants which are unknown,

or are immediately dangerous to life or health.

2. Concentrations of contaminants which exceed the

maximum use concentration or 10 times the OSHA

Permissible Exposure Limit, whichever is lower.

3. Gases or vapors with poor warning properties or those

which generate high heats of reaction, or paint sprays

containing isocyanates, or sandblasting.

4. Oil-based mists with N filters.

WARNING TO USER

1. Follow all instructions and warnings on the use of these

respirators and wear during all times of exposure. Failure

to do so will reduce respirator effectiveness, wearer

protection, and may result in sickness or death.

2. For proper use, ask your supervisor or call 800/421-0668.

3. The user must first be trained by the employer in proper

respirator use, in accordance with applicable safety and

health standards, for the contaminant and exposure level

in the assigned work area.

4. The vapors, gases, dusts, mists, fumes, and other

contaminants which can be dangerous to your health

include those which you cannot see, taste, or smell.

5. Check with your supervisor for the appropriate cartridges

and/or filters for the contaminants in your work area.

RESTRICTIONS

01. This respirator does not supply oxygen and must not be

used in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.

02. Do not remain in contaminated area if any physical

distress occurs, for example breathing difficulty, dizziness

or nausea.

03. Leave contaminated area and replace respirator and/or

cartridge or filter if it is damaged, distorted, a proper fit

cannot be obtained, you taste, smell or become irritated

by contaminants, or breathing becomes difficult.

04. Do not alter, modify, or abuse this respirator.

05. Store respirator in sealed bag in a clean, dry,

non-contaminated area.

06. Dispose of facepiece, and/or cartridges and disks/filters

according to your employer’s policy and local regulations.

07. Filters are required for particulates.

08. W

,either alone or in

combination with solid particulates, do not use the R or P

filters for longer than one eight-hour work shift. Dispose

no later than eight hours after first use. Do not exceed

10X PEL or a total of 200 mg loading per respirator,

whichever is lower. It is the user’s responsibility to know

the PEL and concentration of the contaminant, the maxi-

mum work rate of the employee, and any other work

site-specific information to calculate the loading of the

filter. Where oil mists are present do not use N filters.

09. Dispose of all cartridges, N, R, P filters no later than thirty

days after a) first use, and/or b) removing from sealed bag.

10. Use cartridges, filters, and facepieces before the “use by”

expiration date printed on box or bag.

TECHNICAL SERVICE LINE

Moldex maintains a toll-free Technical Service Line to answer

questions about the use of Moldex respirators, contaminants

and regulations. If you have any questions call

800/421-0668 ext. 512/550 or e-mail at:

[email protected]. FAX 310/837-9563.

SELECTION GUIDE

Use this Selection Guide to help you select the correct

respirator and/or cartridges and/or filters for the contaminant

in your work area. Check with your supervisor to determine if

you have the correct protection. Refer to the NIOSH label for

approval limitations. Call 800/421-0668 for copy or you may

access via website at www.moldex.com.

Refer to NIOSH label for approval limitations.

OSHA regulations require gas-proof goggles, when used against Formaldehyde.

HHaazzaarrddMMooddeell##SSiizzeeAApppprroovvaall

Organic Vapor 8101 S

8102 M TC-23C-1223

8103 L

Paint Spray/Pesticide- 8111N S

y8112N M TC-84A-1337

(includes 8910N95 filters, 8020 8113N L

retainers, 8100 cartridges)

Multi Gas/Vapor 8601 S

Smart®Cartridge 8602 M TC-23C-1809

8603 L

Piggyback Adapter 8920

RREEPPLLAACCEEMMEENNTTCCAARRTTRRIIDDGGEESS

Acid Gases 8200

Organic Vapor 8100 TC-23C-1223

TC-23C-1224

Organic Vapors/

Acid Gases 8300 TC-23C-1225

Ammonia/

Methylamine 8400 TC-23C-1369

Formaldehyde 8500 TC-23C-1409

Multi Gas/Vapor 8600 TC-23C-1809

RREETTAAIINNEERRSS//HHOOLLDDEERRSS//AADDAAPPTTEERRSS

Retainer 8020

FFAACCEEPPIIEECCEEOONNLLYY

Facepiece Assembly

including head strap

harness and

exhalation valve

8001

8002

8003

P100 Particulates

Smart®Cartridge

8990 TC-84A-1443

Disk/Filter Holder 8900

2Can be used with 8940, 8910, 8970, and 8755.

1Refer to NIOSH label for approval limitations.

OSHA regulations require gas-proof goggles, when used against Formaldehyde.

Can be used with all gas/vapor cartridges.

Nuisance OV (less than OSHA PEL).

See Separate (Matrix) Label for 42 CFR 84 NIOSH Approvals

RREESSPPIIRRAATTOORRAASSSSEEMMBBLLYYWWIITTHHNN9955++NNUUIISSAANNCCEEOOVV

N95

Particulates Plus

Nuisance OV M

8757 TC-84A-3901

88990000DDIISSKK//FFIILLTTEERRSSEERRIIEESS

N95 Particulates 8910 TC-84A-1343

N95

Particulates Plus

Nuisance OV 8755 TC-84A-3901

Head Strap Assembly

88000000SSEERRIIEESSRREEPPLLAACCEEMMEENNTTPPAARRTTSS

Exhale Valve

Assembly

including holder and

diaphragm

0082

0083

4/Bag

5 Bags/Case

6/Bag

5 Bags/Case

RREESSPPIIRRAATTOORRAASSSSEEMMBBLLYY

WWIITTHHPP110000PPAARRTTIICCUULLAATTEEDDIISSKKSS

P100

8941

8942

8943

TC-84A-0117

PRE-INSPECTION

Inspect your respirator before and after wearing. Do not wear,

and return to your supervisor if:

1. Headstraps are torn, cut, or have lost elasticity.

2. Buckles or head cradle are missing, damaged or broken.

3. Facepiece is cracked, torn, distorted, dirty, or has holes.

4. Inhalation/Exhalation valves are missing, torn, damaged,

or not properly seated.

5. Cartridges are at the end of their service life, cracked,

damaged, or not properly seated.

FITTING

1. Users must follow instructions each time respirator is worn.

2. OSHA regulation 1910.134 (f) requires that the user be

fit tested.

3. Do not wear with any facial hair, such as beards, which

may prevent a proper fit.

4. If you cannot obtain a proper fit, do not enter the

contaminated area and see your supervisor.

Place respirator under the chin and

pull the cradle to the top of the head

so it rests on the crown.

R95 Particulates 8970 TC-84A-4248

P100 Particulates 8940 TC-84A-0117

CARTRIDGES

Leave contaminated area, and replace cartridges, if you

smell, taste, or feel any irritation, in your nose or throat.

Consult your supervisor. Replace according to your change-out

schedule per OSHA 1910.134, or no more than eight hours

after first use, or sooner if breakthrough occurs.

First inspect the facepiece to car-

tridge sealing surface to make sure

it’s clean and undamaged. Only use

cartridges from sealed bags. To

attach cartridge to facepiece, press

firmly into opening until both sur-

faces are tightly sealed together at

all points. Check to see that it is

seated properly, both on the inside and outside and flush

against the facepiece. Check the inhalation diaphragms for

dirt or damage and see that they are seated properly. To

remove cartridge, pull and lever out of the facepiece.

Attach the bottom straps behind

the neck.

Adjust top and bottom of strap

to obtain a secure and comfort-

able fit. Tighten by pulling on

ends, or loosen by pushing out

on buckle tab.

Seal check your respirator

each time you enter a

contaminated area.

Read instructions on respirator bag.

Cover the exhalation valve vents,

and exhale gently to create a slight

positive pressure. If air leakage is

detected, re-adjust the position of the

facepiece, and the tension of both

headstraps, and repeat the seal check

until leakage is eliminated.

Cover both cartridges, and gently

inhale and hold your breath. The

facepiece should slightly collapse.

If air leakage is detected, re-adjust

the position of the facepiece, and

tension of both headstraps, and

repeat the seal check until leakage

is eliminated.

:If you cannot obtain a proper fit, do not enter the

contaminated area and see your supervisor.

Aqualitative or quantitative fit test must be performed

before a respirator is assigned. Refer to current OSHA and/or

NIOSH regulations, current ANSI Standards, and all other

applicable regulations for complete details.

Qualitative fit testing can be performed using Bitrex®with

appropriate cartridges or filters. Quantitative fit testing can be

performed with cartridges fitted with probes. Call Moldex at

800/421-0668 for details or access our website at

www.moldex.com.

CHANGEOUT SCHEDULES

OSHA 1910.134(d) requires that the employer implement a

change schedule for cartridges based on objective informa-

tion or data that will ensure cartridges are changed before the

end of their service life (see OSHA1910.134 for complete

text). A cartridge’s useful service life is how long it provides

adequate protection from harmful chemicals in the air. The

service life of a cartridge depends on many factors, including

environmental conditions, breathing rate, cartridge filtering

capacity and the amount of contaminants in the air.

If you know what the chemical is and how much of it you are

exposed to, then you are ready to estimate how long your

respirator cartridges will work and apply the safety factor.

You must use some type of objective data to develop a

changeout schedule. Options for determining a cartridge’s

service life include:

1. Conducting experimental tests.

2. Using a mathematical model like the “Advisor Genius” or

“Breakthrough Software.”

3. Using the manufacturer’s recommendation. (Refer to the

Estimated Cartridge Breakthrough Time in the Moldex

Chemical Selection Guide. This data is only provided as a

guide.)

For more detailed information on these methods, refer to

OSHA’s website at:

Moldex has developed laboratory data for some of the

chemicals where we recommend the use of our 8000 Series

Respirator. You may use this information as a guide to

develop these schedules. Read the warnings and suggestions

on the next page before using this data to develop your

changeout schedule.

Remember this data is only valid for the Moldex 8100 and

8600 cartridges. Use the correct chart for the respective

cartridge. Use any data provided with caution as each

workplace has its own unique variables.

Be sure to read all footnotes provided at the end of each chart.

CARTRIDGE BREAKTHROUGH TIMES

The following pages contain laboratory generated break-

through times for some of the chemicals that Moldex suggests

its 8100 and 8600 cartridges to be used against. These

breakthrough times were developed by Miller-Nelson Research

under specific laboratory conditions. Tests were run at 72

degrees F (22 degrees C), 50% relative humidity, and 25 liters

per minute for a pair of cartridges. Miller-Nelson Research

used a challenge concentration of 1000 ppm for certain repre-

sentative chemical families and was then able to calculate

estimated breakthrough times at other concentrations for vari-

ous chemicals. These are laboratory generated breakthrough

times and should only be used as a tool in developing your

own changeout schedules. No claims can be made as to their

relationship to actual use conditions. There are other factors

that must be considered in developing changeout schedules

specific to your workplace. These factors include but are not

limited to actual employee work rate, ambient temperature,

ambient relative humidity, whether or not the challenge

chemicals have good warning properties, whether other con-

taminants are also present, use patterns, and maintenance.

Use this data only as a tool to develop your own changeout

schedules. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that

the appropriate type of respiratory protection is chosen for

use against a particular contaminant, and that respirators are

used in accordance with a comprehensive respiratory protec-

tion program in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134 or any

other regulation with which you may be required to comply.

Finally, OSHA has on its website other means of calculating

breakthrough times for various chemicals. You may also wish

to consider use of this website in developing your changeout

schedules. Be advised that actual service life can vary con-

siderably from those calculated using these models. These

models only provide rough estimates. Some of the data you

will need specific to the Moldex cartridges in order to use the

models on the OSHA website are:

• 8100 has an average of 36.7 grams Organic Vapor Carbon,

its height is 2.13 cm, inside diameter is 7.85 cm.

• 8600 has an adsorbing equivalent of 28 grams Organic

Vapor Carbon as calculated by Miller-Nelson Research,

it’s height is 2.34 cm, inside diameter is 7.85 cm.

These weights were estimated by Miller-Nelson using meth-

ods based on his tests. It is suggested that you use default

values provided by OSHA for the other cartridge specific

parameters. Lastly, in order for the OSHA models to be used

you may have to provide other pertinent data on the chal-

lenge agent which may be found on the MSDS or from the

chemical manufacturer. These models can be found at

www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/respiratory/advisor_genius_w

oods/advisor_genius.html. They are called “Advisor Genius”

and “Breakthrough Applications.” As with the following table,

your use of these models are only as a tool in the develop-

ment of your own changeout schedule which must consider

all of the factors set forth in the preceding paragraphs.

Moldex suggests that you use both this table, the OSHA

models, or other means provided by OSHA. Moldex always

recommends that you utilize the most conservative (shortest)

breakthough times. Moldex recommends that you use any of

the methods only for the contaminants contained in this guide.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Moldex

Technical Services at 800-421-0668 x700.

8000 CARTRIDGE CHANGE SCHEDULE WORKSHEET

Duties / Job Classification:

Location:

CHEMICAL INFORMATION

(FROM MSDS OR MANUFACTURER)

Chemical:

Exposure Limit:

Maximum Concentration:

Boiling Point:

Molecular Weight:

Liquid Density:

Vapor Pressure:

Molecular Polarization:

Refractive Index:

15 16

WORKSITE CONDITIONS

Maximum Expected Temperature (ºC):

Maximum Expected Relative Humidity (%):

Work Rate:

Number of Shifts/Week:

Hours Cartridge Used/Shift:

8000 CARTRIDGE DATA

# of Cartridges:

8100 Absorbing Equivalent (grams):

8100 Cartridge Bed Height (cm):

8600 Absorbing Equivalent (grams):

8600 Cartridge Bed Height (cm):

8100 & 8600 Bed Diameter (cm):

Service Life Estimate:

Basis Used:

Cartridge Change Schedule Every Hours

After Each Shift:

Other:

This form may be used to assist you in developing a changeout schedule when

using 8100 or 8600 cartridges for protection against organic vapors. Be advised,

this is simply a tool to help you collect some of the pertinent data in developing

a changeout schedule. It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the

schedules that you develop for each operation and work site.

36.7

2.13

28.0

2.34

7.85

Bold print numbers represent experimental 1% breakthrough

data point obtained in the 1970’s adjusted for a medium work

rate and the increased carbon volume and capacity of current

cartridge technology. This data is applicable for ambient con-

ditions at 22ºC, relative humidities from 0 to 65% and a medi-

um work rate (25 LPM). The other breakthrough times were

calculated from Equation 2 taken from Nelson, G.O. and A.N.

Correia, “Respirator Cartridge Efficiency Studies: VIII

Summary and Conclusions” Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J. 37: 514

(1976). These tests and calculations assume no safety factor.

For temperatures at 32ºC, multiply breakthrough times by 0.8.

For temperatures at 12ºC, multiply breakthrough times by 1.2.

For relative humidities between 65 and 80%, multiply break-

through times by 0.9. For relative humidities between 80 and

95%, multiply breakthrough times by 0.8.

For heavy work rates (35 LPM), multiply breakthrough times

by 0.7. For light work rates (15 LPM), multiply breakthrough

times by 1.7.

These tests were performed under laboratory conditions and

not under actual use conditions. Miller-Nelson Research Inc.

makes no warranties concerning protection by these air puri-

fying respirator devices. These are estimates and the user

should determine the suitability of the devices under actual

field conditions.

Compiled by Miller-Nelson Research Inc., 8 Harris Ct., Suite

C-6, Monterey, CA 93940

ESTIMATED CARTRIDGE BREAKTHROUGH TIME FOR

THE MOLDEX

8600 ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE

MEDIUM WORK RATE, 22ºC AND LESS THAN 65% RH

*When used in pairs.

ESTIMATED CARTRIDGE BREAKTHROUGH

TIME FOR THE MOLDEX

8600

MULTI-PURPOSE VAPOR CARTRIDGE

MEDIUM WORK RATE, 22ºC AND LESS THAN 65% RH

Chemical CAS No. ESTIMATED CARTRIDGE SERVICE LIFE* IN HOURS AT

10 50 100 500 1000

ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm

Acetone 67-64-1 26 8.7 5.5 1.9 1.2

1.5

2.4

3.5

2.7

4.0

2.7

0.5

2.5

2.6

2.8

2.5

3.2

2.9

3.8

3.1

1.1

0.4

2.4

3.1

3.3

Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 34 11 7.2 2.5

Benzene 71-43-2 53 18 11 3.8

Butylamine 109-73-9 76 26 16 5.5

Chlorobenzene 108-90-7 77 26 17 5.6

Cumene 98-82-8 59 20 13 4.3

Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 87 30 19 6.3

Cyclohexene 110-83-8 59 20 13 4.3

Dimethylamine 124-40-3 12 4.0 2.5 0.9

2-Ethoxyethanol 110-80-5 56 19 12 4.1

2-Ethoxyethlyacetate 111-15-9 58 20 12 4.2

Ethyl Benzene 100-41-4 61 21 13 4.4

Heptane 142-82-5 54 18 12 3.9

2-Heptanone 110-43-0 70 24 15 5.1

3-Heptanone 106-35-4 63 21 13 4.6

2-Methoxyethanol 109-86-4 84 29 18 6.1

2-Methoxyethylacetate 110-49-6 67 23 14 4.9

Methyl Acetate 79-20-9 24 8.1 5.1 1.7

Methylamine 74-89-5 8.3 2.8 1.8 0.6

Nonane 111-84-2 52 18 11 3.8

Toluene 108-88-3 68 23 15 4.9

m-Xylene 108-38-3 72 24 15 5.2

*When used in pairs.

Bold print numbers represent experimental 1% breakthrough data point obtained in the

1970’s adjusted for a medium work rate and the increased carbon volume and capacity

of current cartridge technology. This data is applicable for ambient conditions at 22ºC,

relative humidities from 0 to 65% and a medium work rate (25 LPM). The other break-

through times were calculated from Equation 2 taken from Nelson, G.O. and A.N. Correia,

“Respirator Cartridge Efficiency Studies: VIII Summary and Conclusions” Am. Ind. Hyg.

Assoc. J. 37: 514 (1976). These tests and calculations assume no safety factor.

For temperatures at 32ºC, multiply breakthrough times by 0.8.

For temperatures at 12ºC, multiply breakthrough times by 1.2.

For relative humidities between 65 and 80%, multiply breakthrough times by 0.9.

For relative humidities between 80 and 95%, multiply breakthrough times by 0.8.

For heavy work rates (35 LPM), multiply breakthrough times by 0.7.

For light work rates (15 LPM), multiply breakthrough times by 1.7.

These tests were performed under laboratory conditions and not under actual use

conditions. Miller-Nelson Research Inc. makes no warranties concerning protection

by these air purifying respirator devices. These are estimates and the user should

determine the suitability of the devices under actual field conditions.

Compiled by Miller-Nelson Research Inc., 8 Harris Ct., Suite C-6, Monterey, CA 93940

ESTIMATED CARTRIDGE BREAKTHROUGH TIME FOR

THE MOLDEX

8100 ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE

MEDIUM WORK RATE, 22ºC AND LESS THAN 65% RH

*When used in pairs.

ESTIMATED CARTRIDGE BREAKTHROUGH

TIME FOR THE MOLDEX

8100

ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE

MEDIUM WORK RATE, 22ºC AND LESS THAN 65% RH

Chemical CAS No. ESTIMATED CARTRIDGE SERVICE LIFE* IN HOURS AT

10 50 100 500 1000

ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm

Acetone 67-64-1 37 13 8.0 2.7 1.7

2.3

3.5

5.1

3.9

5.8

4.0

0.8

3.7

3.8

4.0

3.6

4.7

4.2

5.6

4.5

1.6

0.6

3.5

4.5

4.7

Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 50 17 11 3.6

Benzene 71-43-2 76 26 16 5.6

Butylamine 109-73-9 111 38 24 8.1

Chlorobenzene 108-90-7 112 38 24 8.1

Cumene 98-82-8 85 29 18 6.2

Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 127 43 27 9.3

Cyclohexene 110-83-8 87 30 19 6.3

Dimethylamine 124-40-3 17 5.8 3.7 1.2

2-Ethoxyethanol 110-80-5 81 27 17 5.9

2-Ethoxyethlyacetate 111-15-9 84 29 18 6.1

Ethyl Benzene 100-41-4 88 30 19 6.4

Heptane 142-82-5 79 27 17 5.7

2-Heptanone 110-43-0 102 35 22 7.4

3-Heptanone 106-35-4 92 31 20 6.7

2-Methoxyethanol 109-86-4 121 41 26 8.8

2-Methoxyethylacetate 110-49-6 97 33 21 7.1

Methyl Acetate 79-20-9 35 12 7.4 2.5

Methylamine 74-89-5 12 4.1 2.6 0.9

Nonane 111-84-2 77 26 16 5.6

Toluene 108-88-3 98 33 21 7.2

m-Xylene 108-38-3 104 35 22 7.5