3M 8710E Respirator User Manual and Data Sheet
Summary
The 3M 8710E respirator provides lightweight, high-protection respiratory defense against fine dusts and mists. Certified FFP1, this mask is essential safety equipment for various industrial settings, including construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and laboratories. This manual covers the product's technical performance data (EN149:2001), detailed specifications, and crucial step-by-step instructions to ensure proper sealing and maximum wearer protection. Use it when adequate ventilation is available and dust exposure is a hazard.
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8710E Respirator
Data Sheet
Main Features Standards The 3M 8710E respirator provides lightweight, effective, The product has been tested to the European Norm EN149:2001 comfortable and hygienic respiratory protection against fine dusts and has met the requirements of category FFP1 in this standard. and oil and water based mists. The convex shape, twin strap The main performance tests in this standard are: design, foam nose seal and aluminium nose clip ensure good face
Filter Penetration
seal over wide range of face sizes.
Total Inward Leakage
The 3M 8710E is exempt from costly time consuming
Flammability
maintenance requirements.
Breathing Resistance
Applications Performance Rubber/Plastics Quarrying It offers an Assigned Protection Factor of (Nominal Protection Paint Manufacture Engineering Factor of 4); i.e., it can be used in atmospheres containing up to Pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) of contaminant as Construction Pottery/Ceramics specified in the Health Safety Executive Guidance note EH40. Laboratories Agriculture Market Gardening
Warnings
Approvals
As with the use of any respiratory device, the wearer must
The 3M 8710E has been shown to meet the Basic Safety
first be trained in the proper use of the product.
Requirements under Article and 11B of the European
This product does not protect the wearer against gases,
Community Directive 89/686.
vapours, solvents from paint spray operations or
Meets the performance requirements of the European
atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
Standard for filtering facepiece dust respirators
Use only in adequately ventilated areas containing sufficient
EN149:2001 FFP1
oxygen to support life.
The product is CE-marked.
Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are
Materials immediately dangerous to life or health.
Leave the area immediately if:
The following materials are used in the production of this product:
breathing becomes difficult
Straps Elastomer
dizziness or other distress occurs
Nose-clip Aluminium
Discard and replace respirator if it becomes damaged,
Filter/shell Polypropylene/Polyester
breathing resistance becomes excessive, or at the end of one
Nose foam Polyurethane
shift.
Weight:
Never alter or modify this device.
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Manual Details
| Brand | 3M |
|---|---|
| Pages | 2 |
| File Size | 170.78 KB |
| Published | May 12, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of hazards can the 3M 8710E respirator protect against?
It provides protection against fine dusts and oil and water-based mists, meeting FFP1 standards.
Can I use this respirator in all work environments?
No. It is not designed to protect against gases, vapors, solvents, or atmospheres with oxygen concentrations less than 19.5%.
How should I fit the 3M 8710E correctly?
Pre-stretch straps, place it over your head, and mold the aluminum nosepiece by pinching it while exhaling sharply for a proper seal.
Is there any restriction on using this respirator with facial hair?
No. The wearer must not use it with beards or other facial hair as that may inhibit a proper face-seal contact.