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SPECIFICATIONS
Contact 3M Technical Service for additional technical specifications (e.g. weight, materials of construction).
Technical
Weight
• BE-10 and BE-10L: Approx. 0.4 lb (181 g)
• BE-10BR: Butyl rubber hood: Approx. 1.6 lb (726 g)
Airflow range
• 6 to 15 cfm (170 to 425 lpm)
Temperature range
• 0 to 120 degrees F (-18 to 48 degrees C)
Breathing tube assemblies
• Length: 25 in or 36 in (63 cm or 91 cm)
• Weight: approx. 0.5 lbs (227 g)
Visor
• Area 80 in
2
(516 cm
2
)
• Material
-
BE-10 and BE-10L: clear acetate
-
BE-10BR: PVC
Head protection
Eye/face protection
Noise level
• None
• None
• Less than 80 dBA (Excluding external noise)
Hood fabric
• BE-10 and BE-10L – Made of Tychem
®
QC fabric
• BE-10BR - Butyl rubber
Heat and flame resistance
• The BE-10, BE-10L and BE-10BR hoods are not flame resistant and must not be used around heat, flames,
sparks or in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Latex
•
BE-10BR hood has components containing natural rubber latex.
• BE-10 and BE-10L hoods do not contain components made from natural rubber latex.
Shelf Life
• BE-10BR hood has a recommended shelf life of 10 years from date of manufacture when stored in accordance
with recommended temperature range.
Assigned Protection Factors (APF)
3M supports an assigned protection factor (APF) of 1,000 for the BE-10, BE-10L and BE-10BR, which is consistent with the OSHA APFs defined in 29
CFR 1910.134. 3M Technical Data Bulletin #175 describes the test procedures and data supporting an APF of 1,000 for 3M™ Hoods and Helmets.
Technical Data Bulletins are available on the 3M web site, www.3m.com/workersafety. In Canada, follow CSA Z94.4 or the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction in your region.
LISTING OF COMPONENTS, ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
Do not use with parts or accessories other than those manufactured by 3M as described in these
User Instructions
or on the NIOSH Approval Label for
this respirator. Do not attempt to repair or modify any component of the system except as described in these
User Instructions.
Failure to do so may
adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
Part Number
Description
BE-10-3
Hood, White, Regular, Made of Tychem® QC fabric (3/pack)
BE-10-20
Hood, White, Regular, Made of Tychem® QC fabric (20/pack)
BE-10L-3
Hood, White, Large, Made of Tychem® QC fabric (3/pack)
BE-10BR
Hood, Butyl Rubber
529-02-37R10
Protective Overlay (for visor)