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product_id: 1775438
title: "Respirator Cartridge 6006, 1 Pair, Helps Protect Against Organic Vapors, Acid Gases, Ammonia, Methylamine or Formaldehyde"
brand: "3m"
price: "R660"
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reviews_count: 8
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# Swept-back design for wider view Bayonet twist-on/off quick change NIOSH-approved multi-gas protection Respirator Cartridge 6006, 1 Pair, Helps Protect Against Organic Vapors, Acid Gases, Ammonia, Methylamine or Formaldehyde

**Brand:** 3m
**Price:** R660
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Breathe Boldly, Work Confidently — Safety That Keeps Up With You

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Respirator Cartridge 6006, 1 Pair, Helps Protect Against Organic Vapors, Acid Gases, Ammonia, Methylamine or Formaldehyde by 3m
- **How much does it cost?** R660 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1775438-respirator-cartridge-6006-1-pair-helps-protect-against-organic-vapors)

## Best For

- 3m enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted 3m brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Safety:** Replace every 60 hours or 3 months to maintain peak filtration—because your lungs deserve the best.
- • **Enhanced Field of Vision:** Swept-back design maximizes your peripheral view and comfort during long shifts.
- • **Versatile Industrial Use:** Perfect for assembly, chemical handling, painting, hazardous waste, and molten metal pouring—adaptable protection for diverse environments.
- • **Effortless Cartridge Swap:** Bayonet-style twist-on/off connection ensures rapid, tool-free filter changes to keep you moving.
- • **Certified Multi-Gas Defense:** NIOSH-approved to block organic vapors, acid gases, ammonia, methylamine & formaldehyde—your frontline shield.

## Overview

The 3M Multi-Gas/Organic Vapor Cartridge is a NIOSH-approved respirator filter designed for professional-grade protection against a broad spectrum of hazardous gases including organic vapors, acid gases, ammonia, methylamine, and formaldehyde. Compatible with multiple 3M half and full facepieces featuring bayonet-style connections, it offers a swept-back design for enhanced visibility and comfort. Ideal for industrial applications such as chemical handling, painting, and hazardous waste management, it features a quick twist-on/off mechanism for easy replacement. Maintain optimal safety by replacing cartridges every 60 hours or 3 months under typical use.

## Description

3M recommended for ozone protection up to 10X the OSHA PEL or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.

Review: 3M takes the cake like usual - I purchased this set of respirator filters because I still do film photography work in a darkroom. With that being said, I work with some rather harmful chemicals: selenium, acids, alkali, and harmful components like strong bleaches and formaldehyde containing products. To keep it short, if these enter your airway or eyes, they can spell chaos and a visit to your friendly neighborhood E.R. Inside the box was a small, neat paper bag for protection and labeling of the filters. It contained the standard product information, warnings, safety risks and other pertinent information. Noted was situations in which use of this product would not be okay and what it would work well for. That is: organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide or hydrogen sulphide, ammonia/methylamine, formaldehyde or hydrogen fluoride. The safety leaflet inside repeats all of this while defining all appropriate exposure limits to hundreds of chemicals. They are also NIOSH approved for assured safety. The filters themselves appear pretty standard, a grey casing with a gold label for identification. A slight downfall was that they were a little heavier than previous filters I had tried, coming in about 5 ounces a piece - so 10 ounces for both plus the weight of the mask. It certainly did not bother me any and I was still able to be comfortable while using them. Performance was excellent. I did a standard respiration test using careful lab safety just in case of a defect. I began a fume test with absolutely no detection of odor or leakage. As I slowly increased concentration to the maximum acceptable exposure limits, I still could not detect any presence of my chemicals which as mentioned, burn the airway without sufficient protection. I cannot say the same for other filters. There is no hard specified replacement schedule included with the filters. The information leaflet simply states to "Replace with an established change schedule or earlier when smell, taste, or irritation is noticed." That certainly could create a safety hazard for an average Joe working with dangerous chemicals. A good rule a thumb is to replace filters every 60 hours of usage or 3 months (whichever is soonest) under average usage and concentration. If using less harmful chemicals, the odor/taste test would be sufficient. All in all, when used as directed in accordance with products these filters are designed to fit, they go above and beyond expectations. Highly recommended.
Review: Works really well and the peace of mind is invaluable! - I've been buying these respirator cartridges from 3M for years. I'm a professional woodworker and fabricator. I'm around harsh and dangerous chemicals and finishes every week. Knowing I have a fresh pair of these cartridges ready to go when I start to spray something nasty gives me a lot of piece of mind. Don't mess with your lungs. Always use a respirator with good cartridge's. Also, remember these cartridge's need to be kept in a air tight container or they will lose their ability to filter out the harmful vapors. You can take the cartridges off your mask fairly easily and put them in a baggy or container to keep the air out. This keeps the activated carbon lasting longer. I put my whole mask, with the cartridges still attached, into a gallon sized zip lock baggy when I'm not using it. That being said, these still need to be replaced after you've used them for days or weeks. Once the activated carbon has filled up with all the bad vapors they won't work as well, or at all. You really shouldn't be able to smell any type of chemical smell if you have good cartridges and a good seal on your mask. It's a necessary evil, but your health is worth it. Especially if you're using harmful chemicals or finishes regularly.

## Features

- NIOSH approved against certain organic vapors, acid gases, ammonia, methylamine or formaldehyde
- USE WITH 3M Half and Full Face Pieces 6000, 7000 and FF-400 Series with a bayonet-style filter/cartridge connection or 3M Scott AV-3000 HT and AV-3000 SureSeal facepieces with 3M Scott AV-632 Bayonet Adapter
- SWEPT BACK DESIGN allows an enhanced field of view and increased comfort
- VARIETY OF USES: When properly fitted, use in a variety of applications including assembly, batch-charging, chemical clean-up, chemical transfer, cleaning, hazardous waste handling, painting, pouring molten metal
- EASY TWIST ON AND OFF: Bayonet connection twist on and off easily for quick assembly and disassembly with many 3M half and full facepiece designs.
- For industrial/occupational use only.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00AEFCP0E |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,373 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #26 in Respirator Cartridges & Filters |
| Date First Available | November 9, 2004 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Item model number | 6006 |
| Manufacturer | 3M |
| National Stock Number | 4240-01-455-7259 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.1 x 1.65 x 8.95 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** 3M
- **Color:** Olive
- **Material:** Metal
- **Model Name:** MMM6006
- **Size:** 6006

## Images

![Respirator Cartridge 6006, 1 Pair, Helps Protect Against Organic Vapors, Acid Gases, Ammonia, Methylamine or Formaldehyde - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+aZuYl48L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the shelf life life of these filters if they are unopened?  And what about after they have been opened?**
A: Hello, this is what 3M says, "What is the shelf life of 3M Cartridges?Provided they are stored unopened in the originalpackaging, cartridges will last five years frommanufacture date."If opened, it greatly depends on the environment.  Activated charcoal is incredibly absorbent and will fill up quick; in a few days.

**Q: If these filters work with spray paint would you still need p95 filter, and if so how would you go about installing them into these?**
A: You do not need the p95 filter, however, they are a nice add on pre filter that can extend the life of the gas/vapor cartridge. The p95 filter snaps onto the cartridge with a 3M 501 Filter Retainer.

**Q: Will this work with 3m6391 p100 mask?**
A: it fits 6000 series masks which have standard 3M  round fitting, screws on.

**Q: How do these compare to a N95 disposable mask. do they filter out as much or a lot more?**
A: No, this cartridge does not filter out particles.  It it a multi-gas cartridge.  Please contact the 3M Techline at 800-243-4630 for assistance.  Thank you.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3M takes the cake like usual
*by J***H on June 15, 2014*

I purchased this set of respirator filters because I still do film photography work in a darkroom. With that being said, I work with some rather harmful chemicals: selenium, acids, alkali, and harmful components like strong bleaches and formaldehyde containing products. To keep it short, if these enter your airway or eyes, they can spell chaos and a visit to your friendly neighborhood E.R. Inside the box was a small, neat paper bag for protection and labeling of the filters. It contained the standard product information, warnings, safety risks and other pertinent information. Noted was situations in which use of this product would not be okay and what it would work well for. That is: organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide or hydrogen sulphide, ammonia/methylamine, formaldehyde or hydrogen fluoride. The safety leaflet inside repeats all of this while defining all appropriate exposure limits to hundreds of chemicals. They are also NIOSH approved for assured safety. The filters themselves appear pretty standard, a grey casing with a gold label for identification. A slight downfall was that they were a little heavier than previous filters I had tried, coming in about 5 ounces a piece - so 10 ounces for both plus the weight of the mask. It certainly did not bother me any and I was still able to be comfortable while using them. Performance was excellent. I did a standard respiration test using careful lab safety just in case of a defect. I began a fume test with absolutely no detection of odor or leakage. As I slowly increased concentration to the maximum acceptable exposure limits, I still could not detect any presence of my chemicals which as mentioned, burn the airway without sufficient protection. I cannot say the same for other filters. There is no hard specified replacement schedule included with the filters. The information leaflet simply states to "Replace with an established change schedule or earlier when smell, taste, or irritation is noticed." That certainly could create a safety hazard for an average Joe working with dangerous chemicals. A good rule a thumb is to replace filters every 60 hours of usage or 3 months (whichever is soonest) under average usage and concentration. If using less harmful chemicals, the odor/taste test would be sufficient. All in all, when used as directed in accordance with products these filters are designed to fit, they go above and beyond expectations. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works really well and the peace of mind is invaluable!
*by M***N on March 10, 2023*

I've been buying these respirator cartridges from 3M for years. I'm a professional woodworker and fabricator. I'm around harsh and dangerous chemicals and finishes every week. Knowing I have a fresh pair of these cartridges ready to go when I start to spray something nasty gives me a lot of piece of mind. Don't mess with your lungs. Always use a respirator with good cartridge's. Also, remember these cartridge's need to be kept in a air tight container or they will lose their ability to filter out the harmful vapors. You can take the cartridges off your mask fairly easily and put them in a baggy or container to keep the air out. This keeps the activated carbon lasting longer. I put my whole mask, with the cartridges still attached, into a gallon sized zip lock baggy when I'm not using it. That being said, these still need to be replaced after you've used them for days or weeks. Once the activated carbon has filled up with all the bad vapors they won't work as well, or at all. You really shouldn't be able to smell any type of chemical smell if you have good cartridges and a good seal on your mask. It's a necessary evil, but your health is worth it. Especially if you're using harmful chemicals or finishes regularly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3M Respirator Cartridge 6006 - very effective
*by A***T on February 21, 2022*

I work with fiberglass and epoxies and some other nasty smelling chem concoctions on occasion. They span from irritating to down right nasty and breathing them can send my heard spinning with dizziness or even headaches. After I obtained a good 3M mask, I purchased these 3M Respirator Cartridge 6006 cartridges and viola, no more chem smells. That nasty epoxy that made my head spin? cant even smell it at all. No more dizziness or headaches. I give the 3M Respirator Cartridge 6006 my highest recommendation. Protect your health people, by a good 3M mask that can take these filter Cartridges and use it. DO NOT over think this, just buy the 3M mask and these cartridges and use them. For people who know other people or who have family members, and they work with nasty smelling chemicals, buy them a 3M mask and these cartridges as a gift because it could even be the gift of life and keep them healthy. I worked for years with nasty smelling stuff and did not use this 3M system. Who knows what harm I did myself by not wearing a proper chemical vapor filter system.

## Frequently Bought Together

- 3M Respirator Cartridge 6006, 1 Pair, Helps Protect Against Organic Vapors, Acid Gases, Ammonia, Methylamine or Formaldehyde
- 3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6200, NIOSH, Four-Point Harness, Comfortable Fit, Dual Airline Supplied Air Compatible, Bayonet Connections, Painting, Sanding, Cleaning, Medium
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