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Decision Guide for Welding Respirators

Moldex
Welding Respirator Flowchart

Note: R and P filters can be used in environments with or without oils present.

Warning: This guide may be used as an aid to select appropriate respiratory protection for specific contaminants. Because conditions at the worksite can vary substantially, a comprehensive evaluation must be made to determine the correct respiratory protection. When contaminants at a worksite have been identified and concentrations measured, this guide may be used to select the appropriate respirator. Only qualified professionals, familiar with the actual working conditions and knowledgeable in the benefits and the limitations of respiratory protection equipment, should make the selection. Before making the selection, users must also read and understand the applicable MSDS, specifically the section on respiratory protection, for the welding products they plan to use. Users must also refer to the Moldex Chemical Selection Guide before making the final selection. If the selection criteria changes, including, but not limited to, worksite conditions, consumers, or standards and regulations, a new evaluation must be made to determine the appropriate respiratory protections.

Proper use of Moldex products must be determined by the employer and must be in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA 29CFR1910.134.

MOST POPULAR MOLDEX WELDING RESPIRATORS

SEE821

SEE821/SEE822
AirWave 2-Strap

SEK887

SEK887
+ Nuisance Organic Vapors AirWave SmartStrap w/Full Flange

SEC564

SEC564
Half Mask Facepiece

SEC571

SEC571
P100 Filter Disk

SEJ962

SEJ962
P100 + Nuisance OV Filter Disk

Note: Nuisance levels are contaminants that do not exceed the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).

COMMON WELDING FUMES & SUGGESTED MOLDEX RESPIRATOR

Contaminant No Oil Present No Oil, but Nuisance Level/Ozone Oils Present Oil and Nuisance Level/Ozone
Aluminum Oxide SE849, SEE822, SJ902, SEI529 SE852, SJ904, SEK887 SAF825, SDL005 SAG152, SEC576+SEC571
Beryllium* SAG149, SDL006 SAN510+SE866, SEC576+SEC571 SAI323 SEC576+SEC571, SAN510+SE866
Cadmium* SAG149, SDL006 SAN510+SE866, SEC576+SEC571 SAI323 SAN510+SE866
Chromium, fume SE854, SAG155 SE852, SJ904, SEK887 SAF825, SDL005 SAG152
Chromium, hexavalent* SE854, SAG155 SE852, SJ904, SEK887 SAF825, SDL005 SAG152
Iron Oxide, fume SE854, SAG155 SE852, SJ904, SEK887 SAF825, SDL005 SAG152
Lead, fume* SAG149, SDL006 SEC576+SEC571, SAN510+SE866 SAI323 SEC576+SEC571, SAN510+SE866
Manganese, fume SE854, SAG155 SE852, SJ904, SEK887 SAF825, SDL005 SAG152
Tin, metal oxides SE849, SEE822, SJ902, SEI529 SE852, SJ904, SEK887 SAF825, SDL005 SAG152
Zinc Oxide, fume SE854, SAG155 SE852, SJ904, SEK887 SAF825, SDL005 SAG152

*These contaminants have an OSHA substance specific standard, please refer to the OSHA standard.

Warning: This chart may be used as an aid to select the appropriate respiratory protection for a specific contaminant. This chart is not all inclusive and varies depending on the consumables used. Please refer to the consumable manufacturer’s MSDS, before selecting a respirator. Only a qualified professional, familiar with the actual working conditions and knowledgeable in the benefits and limitations of respiratory protection equipment, should make the selection. Please refer to latest version of the Moldex Chemical Selection Guide for help in choosing the appropriate respirator. Protection from ozone is for concentrations less than the OSHA PEL. Please refer to the warnings above for more information.

WARNING - DO NOT USE MOLDEX RESPIRATORS IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
  • Your welding environment is immediately dangerous to life and health
  • Your welding environment is a confined space
  • Your welding environment has contaminant levels greater than 10x PEL
  • You use chlorinated hydrocarbons when are welding (e.g. degreasers)
  • There are other unknown contaminants present
  • Your welding environment contains less than 19.5% oxygen

DISPOSABLE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Airwave - SEE821

SEI529

SEK887

SDL005

4200 N95 Series – Classic 2-strap

SEE821 – Med/Lg  SEE822 – Small

4600 N95 Series – Adjustable, hangable SmartStrap®

SEI529 – Med/Lg  SEI530 – Small

4800 N95 Series – Relief from nuisance levels of Organic Vapors, adjustable, hangable SmartStrap®, soft full foam flange

SEK887 – Med/Lg

4300 P95 Series – Adjustable, hangable SmartStrap® with soft full foam flange

SDL005 – Med/Lg

SE451

SE849

SE852

2200 N95 Series – Classic 2-strap

SE451 – Med/Lg  SE452 – Small  SE848 – Low Profile

2300 N95 Series – Classic 2-strap w/exhale valve

SE849 – Med/Lg  SE850 – Small  SE851 – Low Profile

2400 N95 Series – Relief from nuisance levels of Organic Vapors, classic 2-strap w/exhale valve

SE852 – Med/Lg

SE854

SAI323

SAF825

SAG151

2310 N99 Series – Classic 2-strap w/exhale valve

SE854 – Med/Lg

2315 N99 Series – Adjustable cloth 2-strap w/exhale valve

SAG155 – Med/Lg

2360 P100 Series – Adjustable cloth 2-strap w/ Ventex® exhale valve, full foam flange

SAI323 – Med/Lg

2740 R95 Series – HandyStrap® w/valve

SAF825 – Med/Lg  SAF826 – Small

2840 R95 Series – Hangable cloth HandyStrap® w/ Ventex® exhale valve, full foam flange

SAG151 – Med/Lg  SAG152 – Small

SJ900

SJ902

SJ904

SAG149

2600 N95 Series – Hangable cloth HandyStrap®

SJ900 – Med/Lg  SJ901 – Small  SKG980 – Low profile

2700 N95 Series – Hangable cloth HandyStrap®, w/Ventex® valve

SJ902 – Med/Lg  SJ903 – Small  SGK981 – Low profile

2800 N95 Series – Relief from nuisance levels of Organic Vapors, hangable cloth HandyStrap®, w/Ventex® valve

SJ904 – Med/Lg  SJ905 – Small

2730 N100 Series – Hangable cloth HandyStrap® w/Ventex® exhale valve, full foam flange

SAG149 – Med/Lg  SAG150 – Small

REUSABLE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

SEC563

SGC366

SEC571

7000/7800 Half Masks

SEC563 – Small  SEC564 – Medium  SEC565 – Large

SGC366 – Small  SGC367 – Medium  SGC368 – Large

SEC571

P100 Filter Disk

SEJ962

P100 Filter Disk plus relief from nuisance levels of Organic Vapors

Because conditions at the worksite can vary substantially, a comprehensive evaluation must be made to determine the correct respiratory protection. Only qualified professionals, familiar with the actual working conditions and knowledgeable in the benefits and the limitations of respiratory protection equipment, should make the selection.

Proper use of Moldex products must be determined by the employer and must be in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA 29CFR1910.134.