Description
3M 6059 ABEK1 Gas & Vapour Filter Cartridge
The 3M™ 6059 ABEK1 Gas & Vapour Filter is a replacement respirator filter cartridge designed for use with compatible 3M™ reusable respirators that utilise the 3M bayonet connection system. This ABEK1-rated filter provides protection against organic vapours with boiling points above 65°C, inorganic gases and vapours, acid gases, ammonia, and ammonia derivatives. The low-profile swept-back design helps improve balance and field of vision while maintaining respiratory protection. This product is supplied as a filter cartridge only and does not include a respirator mask.
Key Features
- 🛡️ ABEK1 classification for protection against multiple gas and vapour hazards
- 🔒 Bayonet connection for secure quarter-turn fitting to compatible 3M respirators
- 👁️ Swept-back design enhances field of view
- ⚖️ Lightweight construction engineered for wearer comfort
- 🌈 EN 14387 colour coding: Brown, Grey, Yellow and Green
- 🧪 Activated carbon filtration technology
- ➕ Compatible with selected 3M particulate filter combinations when used with approved retainers
- ✅ CE marked and certified to EN 14387
Benefits
- ✔️ Provides protection against several gas and vapour classes with a single filter type
- ✔️ Supports use across numerous industrial and maintenance applications
- ✔️ Helps maintain comfort during extended wear through a balanced profile
- ✔️ Enables rapid installation and replacement using the bayonet fitting
- ✔️ Compatible with a wide range of 3M reusable respirators
- ✔️ Allows combination with approved particulate filters for expanded protection requirements
Specifications
| Brand | 3M™ |
| Model | 6059 |
| Product Type | Gas & Vapour Filter Cartridge |
| Classification | ABEK1 |
| Colour Coding | Brown, Grey, Yellow, Green |
| Filter Media | Activated Carbon |
| Body Material | Polystyrene |
| Connection Type | 3M Bayonet |
| Protection Against | Organic Vapours (Boiling Point >65°C), Inorganic Gases and Vapours, Acid Gases, Ammonia and Ammonia Derivatives |
| Compatible Respirators | 3M 6000 Series Half Face Respirators, 6500 Series Half Face Respirators, 7500 Series Half Face Respirators, 6000 Series Full Face Respirators |
| Weight | Approximately 250 g per pair |
| Individual Pack | 1 Pair |
| Units per Carton | 32 Pairs (64 Filters) |
| Certification | CE, EN 14387:2004+A1:2008 |
How to Use
- Inspect the filter and respirator before use.
- Align the bayonet connection points on the filter and respirator.
- Push the filter into place and rotate until locked.
- Fit matching filters to both sides of the respirator.
- Perform a fit check before entering the hazardous area.
- Follow the workplace cartridge change schedule and replace filters as required.
⚠️ Do not use the 3M™ 6059 ABEK1 filter in oxygen-deficient atmospheres or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environments.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Easy to fit and provides dependable protection during chemical handling tasks.” — Johan S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Comfortable to wear for long shifts and offers excellent compatibility with our 3M respirators.” — Pieter M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The bayonet fitting makes filter changes quick and straightforward.” — Karen S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What contaminants is the 6059 filter designed to protect against?
A: It is designed for protection against organic vapours with boiling points above 65°C, inorganic gases and vapours, acid gases, ammonia and ammonia derivatives.
Q: Does this product include a respirator mask?
A: No. This product consists of the replacement filter cartridge only.
Q: Which respirators can use this filter?
A: It is compatible with approved 3M reusable respirators that use the 3M bayonet connection system, including selected 6000, 6500 and 7500 Series models.
Q: Can it be combined with particulate filters?
A: Yes. Approved 3M particulate filters may be attached using compatible retainers where combined protection is required.
Q: What does ABEK1 mean?
A: ABEK1 identifies protection against organic vapours, inorganic gases and vapours, acid gases, ammonia and ammonia derivatives at Class 1 capacity.
Q: Why is the filter colour coded?
A: The Brown, Grey, Yellow and Green markings identify the filter classes according to EN 14387 requirements.
Q: When should the filter be replaced?
A: Replacement should follow the employer’s respiratory protection programme and cartridge change schedule.
Industries & Applications
- 🧪 Chemical processing
- 🎨 Paint and coatings
- 🌾 Agriculture
- 🏭 Manufacturing
- 🔬 Laboratory environments
- 🧹 Industrial cleaning
- ⚙️ Maintenance operations
- 🚛 Waste management
- 🔧 General industrial applications
Compliance & Certifications
- ✅ CE Marked
- ✅ EN 14387:2004+A1:2008
- ✅ ABEK1 Classification
Choose genuine 3M™ respiratory protection components to maintain compatibility and performance with approved reusable respirators. The 6059 ABEK1 Gas & Vapour Filter delivers versatile multi-gas protection for demanding industrial environments where reliable respiratory protection is essential.
