Description
The MSA 815178 is the organic Vapor/P100 (GMA), a combination cartridge (gas/vapor with particulate filter) for MSA Comfo threaded. The MSA chart marks it for Organic Vapor, P100. Color code Black/Magenta. MSA pack: 6 in pkg.. Sold by the box. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
MSA 815178 specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| MSA part number | 815178 |
| MSA chart description | Organic Vapor/P100 (GMA) |
| Cartridge line | Comfo |
| Type | Combination cartridge (gas/vapor with particulate filter) |
| NIOSH classes marked on the chart | Organic Vapor, P100 |
| Fits | MSA Comfo threaded: Cartridges fit Comfo Classic, Ultra-Twin, Ultra Elite Twin-Cartridge and Duo-Twin Respirators, and certain half-mask and full-face Advantage Respirators with Adapter (P/N 809999). |
| Color coding | Black/Magenta |
| MSA pack | 6 in pkg. |
| End-of-service-life indicator | none stated |
Source: MSA Respirator Cartridge Chart 1000-86-MC (Feb 2017).
What the MSA chart marks for the 815178
| NIOSH class or note | Status |
|---|---|
| Organic Vapor | Marked on the MSA chart |
| P100 | Marked on the MSA chart |
| Chart note 2 | Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen, or in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health. |
| Chart note 3 | Do not wear for protection against organic vapors with poor warning properties or those which generate high heats of reaction with the sorbent material in the cartridge. |
| Chart note 4 | 99.97 percent efficient against 0.3 micron DOP. |
Source: MSA Respirator Cartridge Chart 1000-86-MC (Feb 2017). P100-Particulate Filter (99.97% filter efficiency level) effective against all particulate aerosols. N95-Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level) effective against particulate aerosols free of oil; time use restrictions may apply. R95-Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level) effective against all particulate aerosols; time use restrictions may apply.
MSA chart notes for the 815178
Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen, or in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health.
Do not wear for protection against organic vapors with poor warning properties or those which generate high heats of reaction with the sorbent material in the cartridge.
99.97 percent efficient against 0.3 micron DOP.
Source: MSA Respirator Cartridge Chart 1000-86-MC (Feb 2017).
MSA facepieces that take the 815178
MSA Comfo threaded: Cartridges fit Comfo Classic, Ultra-Twin, Ultra Elite Twin-Cartridge and Duo-Twin Respirators, and certain half-mask and full-face Advantage Respirators with Adapter (P/N 809999)..
| Facepiece | Type | How the cartridge mounts |
|---|---|---|
| Comfo Classic Half-Mask Respirator | Half mask | Threaded Comfo cartridges |
| Ultra-Twin Full-Facepiece Respirator | Full facepiece | Threaded Comfo cartridges (twin-cartridge) |
| Ultra Elite Facepiece (twin-cartridge) | Full facepiece | Threaded Comfo cartridges with twin-cartridge adapter 803622 |
| Ultravue Facepiece | Full facepiece | Threaded Comfo cartridges with twin-cartridge adapter 803622; chin-type canister |
| Advantage 420 Half-Mask Respirator | Half mask | Advantage bayonet; threaded Comfo cartridges with adapter 809999 |
Source: MSA Respirator Cartridge Chart 1000-86-MC (Feb 2017); MSA Advantage Twin Cartridge Respirators data sheet 1012-42-MC (08.2025); MSA Comfo Classic data sheet 1021-02-MC (07.2026); MSA G1 Facepiece Twin Cartridge APR Adapter data sheet 1000-89-MC.
NIOSH approval configurations naming the 815178
The MSA NIOSH approval inserts list 14 approval configurations naming this part:
| Approval | Protection (insert) | Approval insert | Other cartridges/filters in the row |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-84A-0162 | P100/OV | COMFO RESPIRATOR FAMILY | — |
| TC-84A-0173 | P100/OV | Advantage 1000 Respirator Family | — |
| TC-84A-0183 | P100/OV | Comfo GMA P100 814923 | — |
| TC-84A-0344 | P100/OV | Comfo GMA P100 814923 | — |
| TC-84A-0361 | P100/OV | Comfo GMA P100 814923 | — |
| TC-84A-0388 | P100/OV | Comfo GMA P100 814923 | — |
| TC-84A-0956 | P100/OV | ADVANTAGE 200 LS RESPIRATOR FAMILY | — |
| TC-84A-1302 | P100/OV/CF/SA | Comfo GMA P100 814923 | — |
| TC-84A-3670 | P100/OV | ADVANTAGE 3000 SERIES RESPIRATOR - MODEL 3200 | — |
| TC-84A-4997 | P100/OV | ADVANTAGE 420 RESPIRATOR FAMILY | — |
| TC-84A-5301 | P100/OV | ADVANTAGE 4000 SERIES APR RESPIRATOR | — |
| TC-84A-5322 | P100/OV/CF/SA | Comfo GMA P100 814923 | — |
| TC-84A-5439 | P100/OV | Comfo GMA P100 814923 | — |
| TC-84A-8522 | P100/OV | Comfo GMA P100 814923 | — |
Source: MSA NIOSH approval inserts Advantage-1000, Advantage-200LS, Advantage-3200, Advantage-4000-Series, Advantage-420, Comfo-Classic, Comfo-GMA-P100-814923 (material numbers 10021588, 10029528, 10084702, 10100439, 818201, 818362). Each insert states the respirator is approved only in the listed configurations; the cautions and limitations letters are printed on the insert.
NIOSH approvals naming the 815178
The NIOSH Certified Equipment List carries 14 current MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Company / MSA Innovation, LLC) approvals whose product line names it: 14 air-purifying particulate (TC-84A). The first 10:
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-84A-0162 | Comfo halfmask with GMA-P100 cartridges | Organic Vapor, P100 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-0173 | Advantage 1000 with GMA-P100 | Organic Vapor, P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-84A-0183 | Ultra-Twin with GMA-P100 cartridges | Organic Vapor, P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-84A-0302 | Comfo with GMA-P100 Low Profile | Organic Vapor, P100 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-0305 | Ultra-Twin with GMA-P100 Low Profile | Organic Vapor, P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-84A-0344 | Duo-Twin w/ Comfo GMA-P100 | Organic Vapor, P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-84A-0345 | Duo-Twin w/ Comfo GMA-P100 Low Profile | Organic Vapor, P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-84A-0361 | Ultravue w/ Comfo GMA-P100 | Organic Vapor, P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-84A-0362 | Ultravue w/ Comfo GMA-P100 Low Profile | Organic Vapor, P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-84A-0956 | Advantage 200 with GMA-P100 | Organic Vapor, P100 | Half Mask |
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List (November 2026), manufacturer MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Company / MSA Innovation, LLC).
Every MSA Comfo cartridge, filter and prefilter we list
| Part number | MSA chart description | NIOSH classes | Color coding | MSA pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 464031 | Organic Vapor (GMA) | Organic Vapor, R95, N95 | Black | 10 in pkg. |
| 464032 | Acid Gas (GMB) | Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, R95, N95 | White | 10 in box |
| 464046 | Organic Vapor/Acid Gas (GMC) | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, R95, N95 | Yellow | 10 in pkg. |
| 815180 | Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/P100 (GMC) | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, P100 | Yellow/Magenta | 6 in box |
| 464033 | Ammonia/Methylamine (GMD) | Ammonia, Methylamine, R95, N95 | Green | 10 in box |
| 492790 | Multigas (GME) | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Ammonia, Methylamine, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Fluoride, R95, N95 | Olive | 10 in box |
| 815182 | Multigas/P100 (GME) | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Ammonia, Methylamine, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Fluoride, P100 | Magenta/Olive | 6 in box |
| 815185 | Chlorine/Mercury Vapor/P100 (Mersorb) | Chlorine, Mercury Vapor, P100 | Olive and white zigzag/Magenta | 6 in box |
| 10153412 | Low-Profile P100 | P100 | Magenta | 16 in box |
| 816662 | N95 (stand-alone and cover, or prefilter and cover) | N95 | — | 10 in pkg. |
| 489353 | Reusable snap-on cover (N95 and covers required for Comfo Respirators) | — | 1 in pkg.; 2 req. | |
| 489219 | R95 Reusable snap-on cover | — | 1 in pkg.; 2 req. |
Source: MSA Respirator Cartridge Chart 1000-86-MC (Feb 2017).
MSA shelf life and change-out statements
Shelf Life of Filter Cartridges: All particulate-only cartridges and filters have an unlimited shelf life. This includes Flexi-Filters, Comfo and Advantage style P100 cartridges. Also, Type HE PAPR cartridges that are particulate-only have unlimited shelf life. These include Optifilter and OptimairTL Type HE cartridges. Chemical and Combination cartridges for all APR have a recommended shelf life of 3 years. Please note that these cartridges do not have an "expiration date" printed on them. PAPR combination cartridges, gas mask canisters, including industrial gas masks, CBRN and Riot control canisters have an expiration date printed on the cartridge label. Generally these are 5 year expiration. While the P100 or particulate performance efficacy of these types of canisters may remain intact following expiration, MSA cannot advocate use beyond the expiration date.
Riot Control Canisters, CBRN Canisters, and Combination Chemical/Particulate Respirator Cartridges (GMA-P100, GMB-P100, GMC-P100, GMD-P100, GME-P100, GMF-P100 and GMI-P100) generally are limited use cartridges and have required changeout schedules.
Source: MSA Product Cleaning Guidance 1000-91-MC.
Catalog data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Filter Rating | P100 |
| Color | Black/Magenta |
| Filter Class | P100 |
Source: Manufacturer published product data as carried in our catalog.
MSA Comfo® GMA-P100 cartridges combine organic vapor protection with a P100 particulate filter. They thread onto MSA Comfo, Comfo Classic and Ultra-Twin respirators, and onto certain Advantage half-mask and full-face respirators with adapter 809999.
- Threaded cartridges for MSA Comfo respirators
- Fit Comfo, Comfo Classic and certain Advantage half-mask and full-face respirators with adapter 809999
Sold by the box
One box holds 6 cartridges. The price shown is for the full box; quantity 1 = 1 box (6 cartridges).
MSA 815178 questions
What does the MSA 815178 protect against? The MSA chart marks Organic Vapor, P100.
Which MSA facepieces take the 815178? MSA Comfo threaded: Cartridges fit Comfo Classic, Ultra-Twin, Ultra Elite Twin-Cartridge and Duo-Twin Respirators, and certain half-mask and full-face Advantage Respirators with Adapter (P/N 809999)..
What is the 815178 color code? Black/Magenta (MSA chart).
How does MSA pack the 815178? 6 in pkg..
Does the 815178 have an end-of-service-life indicator? None stated on the MSA chart. An appropriate cartridge change-out schedule must be developed by a qualified professional, unless the cartridge/canister utilizes an end-of-service-life indicator. The change-out schedule must take into account all factors that may influence respiratory prote… (MSA chart warning).
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