NIOSH Guide to the Selection and Use of Particulate Respirators Certified Under 42 CFR 84/Appendix A

PART 11 AND PART 84 LABELS FOR VARIOUS FILTERS

PART 11 LABEL FOR HEPA FILTER
PERMISSIBLE

PERMISSIBLE PARTICULATE FILTER RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTS, FUMES, AND MISTS, INCLUDING
ASBESTOS-CONTAINING DUSTS AND MISTS, AND RADIONUCLIDES

MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

United States Department of Labor
MSHA
Mine Safety and Health Administration

APPROVAL NO. TC-21C-XXX

ISSUED TO

ABC Company
Anywhere, USA

LIMITATIONS

Approved for respiratory protection against dusts, fumes and mists having a fine-weighted average of less than 0.05 milligram per cubic meter, including asbestos-containing dusts and mists, and radionuclides.

Not for use in atmospheres containing toxic gases or vapors.

Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.

CAUTION

In making renewals or repair, parts identical with those furnished by the manufacturer under the pertinent approval shall be maintained.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for changing filters.
This respirator shall be selected, fitted, used and maintained in accordance with the regulations of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and other applicable agencies.

MSHA/NIOSH Approval TC-21C-XXX
Issued to ABC Co. February 31, 1990

The approved assembly consists of the following parts:

000-000
000-000
etc.

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PART 84 LABEL FOR N100 AND P95 FILTER

DEF MANUFACTURING COMPANY
ANYWHERE, USA
1-800-555-1234

THESE RESPIRATORS ARE APPROVED ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS:

RESPIRATOR COMPONENTS
TC- PROTECTION1 FACEPIECE FILTER CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS1
HALO 1000 NO100 PO95
84A-00X N100 X X ABCJLMNO
84A-00Y P95 X X ABCJLMNO

1. PROTECTION

N100-Particulate Filter (99.97% filter efficiency level) is effective against particulate aerosols free of oil; time use restrictions may apply. P95-Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level) is effective against all particulate aerosols.

2. CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
A—Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
B—Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C—Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
J—Failure to use and maintain this product properly could result in injury or death.
L—Follow the manufacturer's instructions for changing cartridges and/or filters.
M—All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
N―Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration specified by the manufacturer
O—Refer to user instructions and/or maintenance manuals for information about use and maintenance of these respirators.

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PART 84 LABEL FOR P100 FILTER

DEF MANUFACTURING COMPANY
ANYWHERE, USA
1-800-555-1234

THESE RESPIRATORS ARE APPROVED ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS:
TC- PROTECTION1 RESPIRATOR CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS1
84A-00X P100 HALO 2000 ABCJMNO

1. PROTECTION

P100-Particulate Filter (99.97% filter efficiency level) is effective against all particulate aerosols.

2. CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
A—Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
B—Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C—Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
J—Failure to use and maintain this product properly could result in injury or death.
M—All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
N―Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration specified by the manufacturer
O—Refer to user instructions and/or maintenance manuals for information about use and maintenance of these respirators.