Air-Purifying Respirators (APR)

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.

The Advantage 200 LS is a comfortable, efficient and economic half mask. It is ideal for applications where workers are exposed to various hazards from job to job, such as high concentrations of fumes, mists and gases. With its patented MultiFlex system the Advantage 200 LS offers maximum protection and high wearing comfort. The soft, pliable combination of rubber and plastic provides a customised and pressure-free fit, instantly conforming to the wearer’s unique facial characteristics. The Advantage 200 LS comes in three sizes and has a complete and exclusive filter programme to protect against harmful particles and/or gases.

There is a full range of useful accessories for our full-face Advantage 3000 mask.  For example a carrying container, which can also hold all MSA face masks and features a wall bracket for quick access. The inside of the container includes a slide that snugly holds an EN 148 threaded filter. The cover has two lugs that can hold Advantage bayonet-type filters. A spectacle kit is also available to ensure that users can use their glasses while wearing the mask. There is also adhesive protective visors, to avoid scratches or dirt on the mask lens.

The full face mask series Advantage 3000 provides both protection and unparalleled comfort. The soft sealing line made of hypoallergenic silicone provides a pressure free fit. The large, optically corrected lens ensures a clear, undistorted view, while the grey-blue colour gives the mask an aesthetic appearance. Donning the Advantage 3000 is unbelievably quick, simple and accomplished without painful hair pulling. The patented Advantage head harness gives a perfect face piece-to-face fit.

Precision crafted to cover a wide variety of respiratory applications, our Advantage 4200 Facepiece works with several different MSA respirators to provide comfortable, cost-efficient performance. Available in both silicone and Hycar, this unit comes in three standard sizes for a snug fit. The facepiece also features a rubber or net harness, and every mask features a standard nosecup for reduced fogging in low-temperature or high-moisture environments.

Lightweight, low-profile Flexi-Filter Pads make it easy for wearers to work for hours without fatigue or overheating. The swept-back design increases user field of vision, while low-breathing resistance ensures hours of comfort. Convenient finger tabs ensure easy installation and removal.

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. 

Featuring patented technology that allows for minimal housing, our compact TabTec filters provide high performance in minimal housing. The filters are more flexible and compact because weight, volume and environmentally harmful materials have been dramatically reduced. Our new Tab technology eliminates the need for a filter housing, thus permitting a compact and lightweight design.

Crafted to provide a high level of protection, our easy-to-install Comfo Respirator Cartridges guard against a wide variety of contaminants. Our filter cartridges protect against dusts, particles, and mists, while our chemical cartridges protect against gases and vapors. Combination cartridges deliver protection from both particulate and gaseous contaminants. The cartridges thread directly to the receptacles on Comfo and other twin-cartridges respirators.

MSA offers a variety of fit testing adapters including: * APR Adapter: designed for use in non-IDLH environments and is NIOSH-approved. * Advantage® Fit Test Adapter: allows quantitative fit tests to be performed on bayonet cartridge style respirators (i.e., Advantage 200LS Half Mask and Advantage 3200 Full Facepiece Respirator). * QuikChek® Fit-Test Adapter: use with MSA respirators equipped with demand-style Ultravue® full facepieces or Comfo® Classic, Comfo Elite®, and Ultra-Twin® facepieces. * QuikChek® II Fit-Test Adapter: allows quantitative fit testing of any Comfo® II, Comfo Classic®, Comfo Elite®, Duo-Twin® or Ultra-Twin® respirator. * QuikChek® III Fit-Test Adapter: designed for Ultra Elite® full facepieces and attaches to the BMR adapter assembly. The MMR PD Ultra Elite® facepiece requires the QuickChek® IV, which comes with one P100 cartridge. * QuikCheck® IV Fit-Test Adapter: designed for Ultra Elite® and Ultravue® full facepieces with quarter-turn quick disconnect. Includes one P100 cartridge.

MSA offers a variety of qualitative fit test kits to help users ensure a proper facepiece fit. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires proper fit for workers who use respirators. Products include: * Bitrex Qualitative Fit Test Kit * Saccharin Qualitative Fit Test Kit * Banana Oil Qualitative Fit Test Kit