Air-Purifying Respirators (APR)

This innovative half-mask respirator features MSA's patent-pending, single-loop head harness and user-friendly design. Easy to don, doff, or drop down, it contains just three major components, making it extra easy to clean. The one-piece MultiFlex nose cup is made of soft, smooth, co-molded silcone and rigid plastic for a unique combination of durability and comfort.

The precision-crafted Comfo II Respirator is highly durable, providing protection against a wide variety of particles and gases through chemical cartridges or combined with P3 (Chemical + particle filter). The comfortable unit's face mask comes in natural rubber or silicone.

With more than five million units sold, the upgraded 3S Full-Facepiece Respirator offers safety, comfort and durability. The face blank is made of a softer rubber compound (and also yellow silicone in another option) and has a wide sealing frame and deeper chin stop for a snug, comfortable fit. The lens is made of impact-resistant polycarbonate (and silicate-coated glass and Triplex glass in other options) and offers a wide field of vision for excellent viewing. The harness allows for quick donning and removal and achieves a pressure-free fit in combination with a protective helmet. The inner mask allows for optimal air flow and eliminates lens fogging. The mask comes in more than 50 different versions, allowing users to find the perfect mask.

Single or Twin port adapter snaps into place to cover a wide variety of respiratory applications, our APR adapter works with both NFPA and Industrial G1 facepieces, making the G1 facepiece platform ideal for industrial respiratory needs. The twin cartridge adapter can be used with the full line of both Advantage® and Comfo style respirator cartridges. The single port adapter can be used for industrial gas mask canisters and NFPA version facepieces can be adapted for CBRN APR protection. G1 NFPA Facepieces are available with Rubber or Kevlar harnesses and Industrial facepieces come with a polyester mesh harness for increased comfort. 

Specifically designed for our Advantage® 3000, Advantage® 4000, Ultravue®, or Ultra Elite® facepiece models, the OptimAir® MM2K powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) is precision-crafted to offer long life, high performance, and low maintenance. The compact, easy-to-decontaminate model uses a rechargeable NiMH battery for 8 hours of continuous use, while a dual-rate smart charger fully powers a discharged battery in less than three hours. The water-resistant HEPA filter helps protect against particulate contaminants. The light blower attaches to the facepiece, while the Type HE Optifilter® Cartridges remove particulates.

With its industry-leading motor-blower and constantly filtered airflow, the belt-mounted Responder CBRN PAPR is ideal for first responders, military, and special ops personnel who require non-IDLH respiratory protection for up to 8 hours. The unit offers a choice of two MSA gas mask CBRN facepieces and three proprietary cartridges designed for CBRN, particulate and poisonous gases or vapors. The unit's constant airflow helps a user stay physically alert and focused, while also preventing fogging in the facepiece. Batteries can be "hot-swapped," and the blower's EMI shield ensures there is no interference with radio communications.

Effective, reliable and economical, the cup-shaped Affnity 1100 is available in FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 versions. It protects against most penetrating solid and liquid aerosol particles, depending on which class of filter isused. The specially selected filter media provides excellent effciency and enhanced durability. The cost-effective unit also comes in a special odor-removal version that offer relief from low concentration levels of acid gases (including HF).

With its high-performance thin and light filtering media Affinity 2100 is the new generation of flat folded disposable respirators from MSA. Affinity 2100 offers effective protection against penetrating solid and liquid aerosol particles present in various work environments. Meeting the requirements of EN 149:2001, the different types of mask conform respectively to protection levels FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3.

The high-performance MSA filters provide strong protection against a wide range of toxic gases and particles  in full accordance with the latest standards. MSA’s PlexTec particle filter technology increases filtering surface for easier breathing. Benefits for the user include: safe selection, no mix-ups, economical procurement, simpler stock keeping. Available in gas filter classes 1 or 2, and particles classes 2 and 3, in single or multiple gas range They are using the standard threaded connection EN148-1 and are compatible with all available facepieces equiped with the same thread. The 92 and 93 series of MSA gas filters are in full compliance with the REACH regulation and do not include any toxic materials listed in the European Regulation.

Crafted for easy installation and strong protection, Advantage Respirator Cartridges use a bayonet-style design for easy mounting. With low-lug height and lead-in connectors, the cartridges lock into place with only a single twist.

Using cutting-edge technology, the miniSCAPE respirator provides minutes of safety when seconds count. The portable respirator uses the new-generation TabTec filter, fits in a user's pocket and protects against numerous gases and vapors.

The MSR 1 provides protection against hazardous gases of the types A, B, E and K. The MSR 2 also covers protection against particles (P2). Both devices are packaged in a robust carrying container with a belt clip.

This highly visible, one-size-fits-all yellow hood offers protection against smoke and gas from fires, especially carbon monoxide. The easy-to-use unit dons quickly and features a nose cup for a wide variety of head and face sizes, while the cotton neck seal ensures a tight fit. The high-performance filter offers thorough protection, while the wide lens provides an increased field of vision and the low breathing resistance reduces claustrophobia.