Yes. The 3M 60923 is a combination Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge with a permanently attached P100 particulate filter, so a single unit protects against certain organic vapors and acid gases and 99.97% of airborne particulates (oil and non-oil). It is NIOSH approved against certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide, plus particulates. Because one cartridge covers organic vapors, acid gases and particles, it reduces the number of different filters a facility has to stock. It is not for use in IDLH (immediately dangerous to life or health) atmospheres.

The 3M 60923 is NIOSH approved for protection against certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide, plus a P100 particulate filter that captures 99.97% of oil-based and non-oil-based particles (including dusts, mists, fumes, asbestos, silica and mold). Its NIOSH color code is Magenta/Yellow. Always match the cartridge to your specific hazard using a change-out schedule; it is not for IDLH environments.

P100 is the highest NIOSH particulate filter class: it removes at least 99.97% of airborne particles and the "P" means it is oil-Proof (resistant to oil-based aerosols). On the 3M 60923, the P100 filter is permanently attached to the organic vapor/acid gas cartridge, so you get maximum particulate efficiency against dusts, mists, fumes, asbestos, silica and mold together with gas/vapor adsorption in one combination unit.

The 3M 60923 uses a bayonet-style connection and fits 3M Bayonet reusable respirators, including the 3M Half Facepiece 6000 Series, Rugged Comfort 6500 Series and 7500 Series, the Full Facepiece 6000 Series, FF-400 Series and 7800S Series, and the 3M Scott AV-3000 HT and AV-3000 SureSeal facepieces (with the AV-632 bayonet adapter). Installation is a simple quarter-turn twist to lock. Cartridges are used in pairs (one on each side of the facepiece).

The 3M 60923 is NIOSH approved to help protect against certain gas/vapor concentrations up to 10 times the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) when used on a half facepiece, and up to 50 times the PEL on a quantitatively fit-tested full facepiece. It must not be used in atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), oxygen-deficient, or above these concentrations. Change the cartridge per your documented change-out schedule, or sooner if you detect smell, taste or irritation.

Replace the 3M 60923 according to your worksite's documented change-out schedule, or immediately if you smell, taste, or feel irritation from the contaminant while wearing it — that indicates the organic vapor/acid gas carbon bed is reaching capacity. 3M offers free Select and Service Life Software (3M.com/sls, covering 700+ chemicals) to help establish change-out schedules. The P100 particulate portion should also be replaced if breathing becomes difficult or the filter is damaged or soiled.

Both are 3M bayonet combination cartridges with a permanently attached P100 filter, but they cover different gases. The 60923 (Organic Vapor/Acid Gas) is NIOSH approved for certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide; its color code is Magenta/Yellow. The 60926 (Multi Gas/Vapor) adds further gases such as chlorine dioxide, ammonia, methylamine and formaldehyde, and its color code is Magenta/Olive. Choose the 60923 when your hazards are organic vapors and acid gases; choose the 60926 when you also need ammonia, methylamine or formaldehyde protection. Always confirm the specific contaminant is within the cartridge's approval.

Yes, within its NIOSH-approved limits. 3M lists the 60923 for applications such as painting, batch-charging, cleaning, fertilizing/pesticide application, seal coatings, maintenance, assembly and manufacturing, across industries including chemical manufacturing, laboratories, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, food processing, general manufacturing, marine, mining, oil & gas and transportation. Because it combines organic vapor/acid gas and P100 particulate protection, it suits jobs that generate both vapors and particles. Always confirm the specific contaminant and concentration are within the cartridge's approval and below IDLH levels.

The 3M 60923 is available at Industrial Safety Products (industrialsafetyproducts.com) and is sold by the pair with free shipping — respirator cartridges are used two at a time (one per side of the facepiece). Bulk quantities are offered for larger orders. Because the P100 filter is permanently attached to the cartridge, you replace the whole combination unit as one part.

Yes. The 3M 60923 has a low-profile, swept-back design that enhances field of view and balance on the facepiece, and it is lightweight with low breathing resistance. Installation is a quick quarter-turn twist to lock the bayonet connection into place. 3M engineers the carbon bed depth, cartridge geometry and particle size to balance easy breathing with long service life.

No. Like all air-purifying cartridges, the 3M 60923 must not be used in atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), oxygen-deficient (below 19.5%), unknown, or where contaminant concentrations exceed its NIOSH-approved limits (10× PEL on a half mask, 50× PEL on a fit-tested full mask). It is an air-purifying filter, not a supplied-air system — it cleans existing breathable air, it does not supply oxygen. It is intended for industrial/occupational use only.