Description
The MSA 10081115 is the OptimAir TL PAPR kit for facepieces. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days. OptimAir TL PAPR: every part and NIOSH approval on one page.
MSA 10081115 specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| MSA part number | 10081115 |
| 10081115 | Optimair TL Kit, for Facepieces, Extended-Life battery (Blower, Battery Extended Life, Charger Extended Life, Facepiece Hose, Decon Belt With Cam Buckle, Instruction Manual) ship wt 4.1 lbs. |
| MSA description | 10081115 Optimair TL Kit, for Facepieces, Extended-Life battery |
| Fits | G1 (adapter 10144231-SP), Ultra Elite, Advantage 3100, Advantage 4100 (RD40 adapter 10065330) |
Source: MSA OptimAir TL PAPR data sheet 1010-15-MC (04.2025); MSA OptimAir TL operating manual 10077289 r18; NIOSH Certified Equipment List (November 2026).
OptimAir TL PAPR system data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Type | PAPR |
| Description | MSA's NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) with loose-fitting hoods and tight-fitting facepieces helps to protect against particulates, toxic gases and vapors, or a combination. |
| Apf statement | Unit has an APF of 1,000 (Assigned Protection Factor) for tight-fitting facepieces and full coverage single and double bib hoods. Low Profile Hoods have an APF of 25. (MSA OptimAir TL PAPR data sheet 1010-15-MC (04.2025)) |
| Facepieces | Tight-fitting facepiece approvals include the MSA G1, Ultra-Elite, Advantage 3100, and Advantage 4100. (MSA OptimAir TL PAPR data sheet 1010-15-MC (04.2025)) G1 also requires single-port APR adapter P/N 10144231-SP; Advantage 4100 also requires RD40 Adapter P/N 10065330 (MSA OptimAir TL PAPR data sheet 1010-15-MC (04.2025) prints "1006533") |
| Airflow | When used with the MSA battery pack, the OptimAir TL PAPR provides a constant filtered airflow of a minimum of 170 lpm to the hood, and 115 lpm to the tight fitting facepiece. (MSA OptimAir TL operating manual 10077289 r18) |
| Battery | Rechargeable 12 volt (nominal) nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack. (Standard Battery) Rechargeable 14.4 volt (nominal) lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. (Extended Life Battery); the standard battery should operate for a minimum of four hours and the extended life battery for a minimum of eight hours, depending on the conditions in which the PAPR is used. (MSA OptimAir TL operating manual 10077289 r18) |
| Alarms | Both audible and visual alarms alert the user if there is a low flow, or low battery voltage; The low battery alarm sounds and/or flashes when there are approximately 15 minutes of service time remaining. (MSA OptimAir TL PAPR data sheet 1010-15-MC (04.2025); MSA OptimAir TL operating manual 10077289 r18) |
| Use limits | Maximum use concentrations (whichever is lower): Contaminant IDLH; 1000 times the exposure limit for the contaminants present. (Low Profile Hood 25 times); 1000 ppm (parts per million) organic vapors (for organic vapor cartridges). (MSA OptimAir TL operating manual 10077289 r18 2.2) |
| Approval label note | The OptimAir TL NIOSH Approval Label is P/N 10078677 (MSA OptimAir TL operating manual 10077289 r18); it was not among the bynder EN approval assets for product 000100003000001600, so TC-to-component mapping comes from the CEL rows only. |
Source: MSA OptimAir TL PAPR data sheet 1010-15-MC (04.2025); MSA OptimAir TL operating manual 10077289 r18; NIOSH Certified Equipment List (November 2026).
NIOSH approvals recorded for the OptimAir TL PAPR
| Approval | CEL product line |
|---|---|
| TC-21C-0800 | OptimAir TL Powered Air Purifying Repirator with Hood - HEPA (PAPR only) |
| TC-21C-0805 | OptimAir TL PAPR with UltraElite and Advantage 3100 & 4100 Full Facepieces - HEPA (PAPR only) |
| TC-21C-1137 | Model OptimAir TL Power Air Purifying Respirator with Hood and Filter |
| TC-21C-1175 | Model OptimAir TL Powered Air Purifying Respirator with Full Facepiece and Filter |
| TC-23C-2797 | with Hood - Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, HEPA (PAPR only), Hydrogen Chloride... |
| TC-23C-2798 | with Hood - Ammonia, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Formaldehyde, HEPA... |
| TC-23C-2799 | with Tight Fitting Full Facepiece - Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, HEPA... |
| TC-23C-2800 | with Tight Fitting Full Facepiece - Ammonia, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Formaldehyde, HEPA... |
| TC-23C-3574 | with Hood and Combination Chemical and Particulate... |
| TC-23C-3575 | with Hood and Combination ... |
| TC-23C-3653 | with Full Facepiece and Combination Chemical ... |
| TC-23C-3654 | with Full Facepiece and Combination Chemical ... |
| TC-23C-4124 | OptimAir TL PAPR Series hoods - High-Efficiency, Mercury Vapor, Organic Vapor |
| TC-23C-4125 | Low Profile Loose Fitting Hood w/ Filter Cartridge - High-Efficiency, Mercury Vapor, Organic Vapor |
| TC-23C-4126 | OptimAir TL (Ultra Elite)(3100 Adv.)(4100-H Adv.) - High-Efficiency, Mercury Vapor, Organic Vapor |
| TC-23C-4127 | OptimAir TL PAPR Series full facepiece - High-Efficiency, Mercury Vapor, Organic Vapor |
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List (November 2026).
OptimAir TL kits, components and hoods (MSA data sheet)
| Part number | MSA description |
|---|---|
| 10081114 | Optimair TL Kit, for Facepieces, standard battery (Blower, Battery Standard, Charger Standard, Facepiece Hose, Decon Belt With Cam Buckle, Instruction Manual) ship wt 4.1 lbs. |
| 10081115 | Optimair TL Kit, for Facepieces, Extended-Life battery (Blower, Battery Extended Life, Charger Extended Life, Facepiece Hose, Decon Belt With Cam Buckle, Instruction Manual) ship wt 4.1 lbs. |
| 10081116 | Optimair TL Kit, for Hoods, standard battery |
| 10081117 | Optimair TL Kit, for Hoods, Extended-Life battery |
| 10214804 | Optimair TL Kit with Low Profile Yellow Hood and Type HE Cartridges |
| 10214805 | Optimair TL Kit with Low Profile White Hood and Type HE Cartridges |
| 10214891 | Optimair TL Kit with Full Single Bib Hood and Type HE Cartridges |
| 10088150 | OptimAir TL Blower Unit only (1.3 lbs.) |
| 10076108 | Battery, standard, Optimair TL |
| 10076109 | Battery, Extended-Life, Optimair TL |
| 10076110 | Charger, standard battery, Optimair TL |
| 10076107 | Charger, Extended-Life battery, Optimair TL |
| 10049630 | Hose, Facepiece |
| 10049631 | Hose, Hood |
| 10074725 | Decon Belt (cam buckle) |
| 10078201 | Decon Belt (back pack buckle) |
| 10049623 | Comfort Belt |
| 10059112 | Shoulder Strap, Optimair TL |
| 10081414 | Cover, Cartridge receptacle |
| 10068152 | Spark and water protective cover, cartridge (single unit, 2 required) |
| 10085084 | "O" ring replacement, all hoses, (pack of 10) |
| 10075799 | Decon Cover, Optimair TL, clear, (pack of 5) |
| 10087152 | Decon Cover, Optimair TL, yellow, (pack of 5) |
| 10091958 | Decon Cover, Heavy Duty, Yellow (pack of 5) |
| 10083329 | Tychem QC Hood, single bib, threaded connector, w/susp. (4 pack) |
| 10083330 | Tychem QC Hood, double bib, threaded connector, w/susp. (4 pack) |
| 10083381 | Tychem SL Hood, single bib, threaded connector, w/susp. (4 pack) |
| 10083382 | Tychem SL Hood, double bib, threaded connector, w/susp. (4 pack) |
| 10083383 | Tychem QC Hood, single bib, standard, w/suspension (4 pack) |
| 10083384 | Tychem QC Hood, double bib, standard, w/suspension (4 pack) |
| 10083385 | Tychem SL Hood, single bib, standard, w/suspension (4 pack) |
| 10083386 | Tychem SL Hood, double bib, standard, w/suspension (4 pack) |
| 10086926 | Tychem QC Hood, single bib, threaded connector, yellow (4 pack) |
| 10086925 | Tychem QC Hood, double bib, threaded connector, yellow (4 pack) |
| 10095739 | Tychem QC Hood, single bib, threaded connection (20 pack) |
| 10095740 | Tychem QC Hood, single bib, standard connection (20 pack) |
| 10215117 | Hood, Low Profile, Yellow, OptimAir TL, (4 pack) |
| 10215118 | Hood, Low Profile, White, OptimAir TL, (4 pack) |
| 10215119 | Hood, Low Profile, Yellow, OptimAir TL, (20 pack) |
| 10215120 | Hood, Low Profile, White, OptimAir TL, (20 pack) |
Source: MSA OptimAir TL PAPR data sheet 1010-15-MC (04.2025).
OptimAir TL cartridges we list
| Part number | Cartridge | NIOSH classes |
|---|---|---|
| 10080455 | Cartridge, HE (hi-efficiency) (6 pack) | HE |
| 10080454 | Combination Cartridge (OV/AG/HE) (6 pack) | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Fluoride, HE |
Source: MSA OptimAir TL PAPR data sheet 1010-15-MC (04.2025).
Assigned protection factor
| Respirator type (OSHA Table 1) | APF |
|---|---|
| Powered air-purifying full facepiece | 1000 |
| Powered air-purifying helmet/hood (manufacturer-tested to APF 1,000) | 1000 |
| Powered air-purifying loose-fitting facepiece | 25 |
Source: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Table 1 (Assigned Protection Factors). The APF applies only when the respirator is used in a program that meets the standard, including fit testing of tight-fitting facepieces (29 CFR 1910.134(f)) and a cartridge change schedule (29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)). MSA: Unit has an APF of 1,000
Catalog data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Style | Belt Mounted PAPR |
Source: Manufacturer published product data as carried in our catalog.
A thin, low-profile belt-mounted PAPR kit for MSA facepieces, supplied with an extended lithium-ion battery. The curved housing is comfortable and fits in tight spaces, with alarms that warn of low airflow.
- Belt-mounted blower with slim, curved housing
- Extended lithium-ion battery, about 8 hours
- High efficiency filters
- Audible and visual low flow alarms
- Medium size
MSA 10081115 questions
What is in the MSA 10081115 kit? Optimair TL Kit, for Facepieces, Extended-Life battery (Blower, Battery Extended Life, Charger Extended Life, Facepiece Hose, Decon Belt With Cam Buckle, Instruction Manual) ship wt 4.1 lbs..
What airflow does the OptimAir TL deliver? When used with the MSA battery pack, the OptimAir TL PAPR provides a constant filtered airflow of a minimum of 170 lpm to the hood, and 115 lpm to the tight fitting facepiece. (MSA OptimAir TL operating manual 10077289 r18)
Guides: PAPR vs air-purifying respirators · assigned protection factors · all respirators by model and hazard.
