Description
The 3M 15-0299-99 is the Adflo high efficiency particulate filter, a particulate filter for the 3M Adflo PAPR. The 3M chart lists it for HE. 3M pack: 15-0299-99X02: 2 ea/Pack, 8 Packs/Case; 15-0299-99X20: 20 ea/Case; 15-0299-99X80: 80 ea/case (3M.com product listings (November 2026); 3M Adflo PAPR technical data sheet (2025)). Sold by the each. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
3M 15-0299-99 specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| 3M part number | 15-0299-99 |
| 3M name | Adflo High Efficiency Particulate Filter 15-0299-99 |
| Type | Particulate filter |
| NIOSH classes (3M chart) | HE |
| 3M chart row | HE (3M Cartridge and Filter Summary (2024) row "Adflo PAPR | 15-0299-99") |
| Fits | 3M Adflo PAPR (3M Cartridge and Filter Summary (2024); 3M Adflo PAPR technical data sheet (2025)) |
| 3M pack | 15-0299-99X02: 2 ea/Pack, 8 Packs/Case; 15-0299-99X20: 20 ea/Case; 15-0299-99X80: 80 ea/case (3M.com product listings (November 2026); 3M Adflo PAPR technical data sheet (2025)) |
| End-of-service-life indicator | No end-of-service-life indicator is stated for this part in the documents fetched; 3M cartridge change schedules are set by the employer (3M 6000 Series half facepiece user instructions "Cartridge and Filter Replacement"). |
Source: 3M Cartridge and Filter Summary (2024); 3M Adflo PAPR technical data sheet (2025); 3M.com product listings (November 2026).
3M stock numbers on this page
| 3M stock number | 3M part number | 3M.com listing name | UPC | Previous stock number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7100245233 | 15-0299-99X80 | 3M Adflo PAPR High Efficiency Particulate Filter 15-0299-99X80, 80 ea/case | 50689330206938 | — |
Source: 3M.com product listings (November 2026); distributor product pages where 3M.com returned no card.
What the 3M chart lists for the 15-0299-99
| NIOSH class or note | Status |
|---|---|
| HE | Listed by the 3M chart |
Source: 3M Cartridge and Filter Summary (2024), cartridge and filter table; 3M 6000 Series half facepiece user instructions, Tables 6 and 7.
PAPR systems that take the 15-0299-99
3M Adflo PAPR (3M Cartridge and Filter Summary (2024); 3M Adflo PAPR technical data sheet (2025)). Adflo PAPR: every filter, headtop, part and NIOSH approval on one page.
Source: 3M Cartridge and Filter Summary (2024).
NIOSH approvals naming the 15-0299-99
The NIOSH Certified Equipment List carries 16 current 3M Company approvals whose product line names it: 8 powered air-purifying (TC-21C), 8 chemical cartridge (TC-23C). The first 12:
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-21C-1279 | Adflo PAPR, w/9100 Air headgear, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, and 15-0299-99 filter | — | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-21C-1280 | Adflo PAPR, w/9100 FX Air headgear, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, and 15-0299-99 filter | High-Efficiency | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-21C-1281 | Adflo PAPR, w/9100 MP Air headgear, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, and 15-0299-99 filter | High-Efficiency | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-21C-1282 | Adflo PAPR, w/M-101 Faceshield Shell, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, and 15-0299-99 filter | High-Efficiency | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-21C-1283 | Adflo PAPR, w/M-201 Faceshield Shell, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, and 15-0299-99 filter | High-Efficiency | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-21C-1284 | Adflo PAPR, w/M-301 Hard Hat Shell, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, and 15-0299-99 filter | High-Efficiency | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-21C-1285 | Adflo PAPR, w/M-401 Helmet Shell, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, and 15-0299-99 filter | High-Efficiency | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-21C-1286 | Adflo PAPR, w/G-501 (46-0099-35) Welding Helmet, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, and 15-0299-99 filter | — | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-23C-3817 | Adflo PAPR, w/9100 Air headgear, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, w/15-0499-99 cartridge and 15-0299-99 filter | — | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-23C-3818 | Adflo PAPR, w/9100 FX Air headgear, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, w/15-0499-99 cartridge and 15-0299-99 filter | Chlorine, HEPA (PAPR only), Hydrogen Chloride, Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-23C-3819 | Adflo PAPR, w/9100 MP Air headgear, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, w/15-0499-99 cartridge and 15-0299-99 filter | Chlorine, HEPA (PAPR only), Hydrogen Chloride, Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide | Both Hood and Helmet |
| TC-23C-3820 | Adflo PAPR, w/M-101 Faceshield Shell, w/BPK-HD or BPK-01 backpack assemblies, w/15-0499-99 cartridge and 15-0299-99 filt | Chlorine, HEPA (PAPR only), Hydrogen Chloride, Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide | Both Hood and Helmet |
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List (November 2026), manufacturer 3M Company.
Every 3M PAPR cartridge and filter we list
| Part number | 3M name | NIOSH classes (3M chart) | Label color |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR-3712N | Versaflo High Efficiency Filter TR-3712N | HE | — |
| TR-6710N | Versaflo High Efficiency Filter TR-6710N | HE | — |
| TR-6510N | Versaflo Organic Vapor/HE Cartridge TR-6510N | Organic Vapor, HE | — |
| TR-6530N | Versaflo Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/HE Cartridge TR-6530N | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Sulfur Dioxide, HE | — |
| TR-6590N | Versaflo Multi-Gas/HE Cartridge TR-6590N | Organic Vapor, Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Sulfur Dioxide, Ammonia, Methylamine, Mercury Vapor, HE | — |
| 15-0499-99 | Adflo Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge 15-0499-99 | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Sulfur Dioxide | — |
| 15-0009-99 | Adflo Spark Arrestor 15-0009-99 | — | — |
Source: 3M Cartridge and Filter Summary (2024).
Catalog data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Style | PAPR Filter |
Source: Manufacturer published product data as carried in our catalog.
A replacement high efficiency particulate filter for the 3M Adflo PAPR used with Speedglas welding helmets. Change it on schedule to keep airflow and protection up.
- High efficiency (HE) particulate filter
- For 3M Adflo PAPR (sold separately)
- Suited to welding, grinding and sanding
3M 15-0299-99 questions
What does the 3M 15-0299-99 protect against? The 3M chart lists HE. Nuisance-level relief and ozone notes are 3M recommendations, not NIOSH approvals, where the chart marks them.
Which 3M facepieces take the 15-0299-99? 3M Adflo PAPR (3M Cartridge and Filter Summary (2024); 3M Adflo PAPR technical data sheet (2025)).
How does 3M pack the 15-0299-99? 15-0299-99X02: 2 ea/Pack, 8 Packs/Case; 15-0299-99X20: 20 ea/Case; 15-0299-99X80: 80 ea/case (3M.com product listings (November 2026); 3M Adflo PAPR technical data sheet (2025)).
Does the 15-0299-99 have an end-of-service-life indicator? No end-of-service-life indicator is stated for this part in the documents fetched; 3M cartridge change schedules are set by the employer (3M 6000 Series half facepiece user instructions "Cartridge and Filter Replacement").
Guides: cartridge change schedules · P100 vs N95 vs R95 · PAPR vs air-purifying respirators · assigned protection factors · all respirators by model and hazard.
