3M™ Particulate Filter 2097 with nuisance level organic vapor relief helps provide respiratory protection against exposure to lead, asbestos, cadmium, arsenic, and MDA. The filter is effective for concentrations up to 10 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) with half facepieces, or 50 times PEL with quantitatively fit tested full facepieces. This filter helps protect against a wide range of oil and non-oil based particulate contaminants. The filter also offers nuisance level odor relief from organic vapors that are below the PEL. The 2097 filter is commonly used for welding, brazing, torch cutting, metal pouring, and soldering. This filter is commonly used in the following industries: agriculture, construction, general manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, primary metals.