Description
The MSA Advantage 200 LS Respirator is a half mask with Advantage bayonet. Our part numbers: 815696 (Small, 2-piece neckstrap), 815692 (Medium, 2-piece neckstrap), 815700 (Large, 2-piece neckstrap). Thermoplastic rubber subtracts a quarter of the weight and adds softness.. Sizes Small, Medium, Large. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days. Advantage 200 LS: every cartridge, filter, part and NIOSH approval on one page.
MSA Advantage 200 LS Respirator specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Facepiece type | Half mask |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large |
| Our part numbers | 815696 (Small, 2-piece neckstrap), 815692 (Medium, 2-piece neckstrap), 815700 (Large, 2-piece neckstrap) |
| Other versions MSA lists | 815448 (Small, single neckstrap), 815444 (Medium, single neckstrap), 815452 (Large, single neckstrap) |
| MSA note | MSA Advantage Twin Cartridge Respirators data sheet 1012-42-MC (08.2025) prints the 815696/815692/815700 row as "Advantage 900 Respirator, with 2-piece neckstrap" and the 815448/815444/815452 row as "Advantage 200 LS Respirator, with single neckstrap"; the 2006 wall chart (MSA Respirator Cartridges wall chart 1000-37-MC (2006)) shows Advantage 200 LS (Small, Medium, Large). Site custom fields call 815696/815692/815700 the 2-piece-neckstrap 200 LS |
| Materials | Thermoplastic rubber subtracts a quarter of the weight and adds softness. |
| Cartridge connection | Advantage bayonet (MSA Respirator Cartridge Chart 1000-86-MC (Feb 2017): cartridges fit 200 LS) |
| Approvals | The respirator is approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for use against a variety of respiratory hazards. (MSA Advantage Twin Cartridge Respirators data sheet 1012-42-MC (08.2025)) |
| MSA statement | Advantage 200 LS Respirators offer economy, unmatched fit, and comfort with a soft blue facepiece. |
| MSA statement | Thermoplastic rubber subtracts a quarter of the weight and adds softness. |
| MSA statement | Patented MultiFlex System equalizes faceseal area pressure while delivering exceptional stability. |
Source: MSA Advantage Twin Cartridge Respirators data sheet 1012-42-MC (08.2025); MSA Advantage 200 LS and 3200 data sheet 1012-12-MC (05.2020); with 2-piece neckstrap").
Cartridges and filters for the Advantage 200 LS Respirator
MSA Advantage bayonet: Cartridges fit 200 LS and 420 Half-Mask, 1000, 3000 and 4000 Series Full-Facepiece Advantage Respirators.
| Part number | MSA chart description | NIOSH classes | Color coding | MSA pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815355 | Organic Vapor (GMA) | Organic Vapor | Black | 2/PKG |
| 815362 | Organic Vapor/P100 (GMA) | Organic Vapor, P100 | Black/Magenta | 2/PKG |
| 815357 | Organic Vapor/Acid Gas (GMC) | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide | Yellow | 2/PKG |
| 815364 | Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/P100 (GMC) | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, P100 | Yellow/Magenta | 2/PKG |
| 815359 | Multigas (GME) | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Ammonia, Methylamine, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Fluoride | Olive | 2/PKG |
| 815366 | Multigas/P100 (GME) | Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Ammonia, Methylamine, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Fluoride, P100 | Olive/Magenta | 2/PKG |
| 815368 | Chlorine/Mercury Vapor/P100 (Mersorb) | Chlorine, Mercury Vapor, P100 | Olive and black diagonal stripe/Magenta | 2/PKG |
| 815369 | Low-Profile P100 | P100 | Magenta | Pack of 2 |
| 818342 | Flexi-Filter/P100 | P100 | Magenta | — |
| 818343 | Flexi-Filter/P100 w/Nuisance Level OV, Ozone Removal | P100 | Magenta | — |
| 818346 | Flexi-Filter/N95 | N95 | Black | — |
| 815394 | N95 Snap-On Prefilter | N95 | — | Pack of 10 |
| 815392 | Reusable Snap-On Cover (for N95 Snap-On Prefilter) | N95 | — | 2 in a Package |
Source: MSA Respirator Cartridge Chart 1000-86-MC (Feb 2017) (Advantage Respirator Cartridges and Flexi-Filter Pads tables).
NIOSH approval configurations for the Advantage 200 LS Respirator
The MSA NIOSH approval insert for this family lists 56 approval configurations; the first 16:
| Approval | Protection | Cartridge, filter or canister in the configuration |
|---|---|---|
| TC-23C-1797 | MV/CL | 815361 |
| TC-23C-2663 | OV/CL/HC/SD/AM/MA/CD/HS/FM/HF | 815359 |
| TC-23C-2677 | OV | 464031 |
| TC-23C-2678 | OV | ADVANTAGE GMA |
| TC-23C-2679 | CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 464032 |
| TC-23C-2680 | CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 815356 |
| TC-23C-2681 | OV/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 464046 |
| TC-23C-2682 | OV/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 815357 |
| TC-23C-2683 | AM/MA | 464033 |
| TC-23C-2684 | AM/MA | 815358 |
| TC-23C-2856 | OV/CL/HC/SD/AM/MA/CD/HS/FM/HF | 492790 |
| TC-84A-0876 | P100 | 815175 |
| TC-84A-0956 | P100/OV | 815178 |
| TC-84A-0958 | P100/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 815179 |
| TC-84A-0959 | P100/OV/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 815180 |
| TC-84A-0960 | P100/AM/MA | 815181 |
Source: MSA NIOSH approval insert Advantage-200LS (material 10021588 Rev 24). The insert states the respirator is approved only in the listed configurations.
NIOSH approvals naming the Advantage 200 LS
The NIOSH Certified Equipment List carries 49 current MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Company / MSA Innovation, LLC) approvals whose product line names it: 10 chemical cartridge (TC-23C), 39 air-purifying particulate (TC-84A). The first 12:
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-23C-1797 | Advantage 200 w/ Mersorb | Chlorine, Mercury Vapor | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2663 | Advantage 200 Half Mask with Advantage Cartridges | Ammonia, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Methylamine, Organic Vapor … | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2677 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Organic Vapor | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2678 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Advantage Cartridges | Organic Vapor | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2679 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2680 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Advantage Cartridges | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2681 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2682 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Advantage Cartridges | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2683 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Ammonia, Methylamine | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2684 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Advantage Cartridges | Ammonia, Methylamine | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-0956 | Advantage 200 with GMA-P100 | Organic Vapor, P100 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-0959 | Advantage 200 with GMC-P100 | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Organic Vapor, P100, Sulfur Dioxide | Half Mask |
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List (November 2026), manufacturer MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Company / MSA Innovation, LLC).
Assigned protection factor
| Respirator type (OSHA Table 1) | APF |
|---|---|
| Air-purifying half mask | 10 |
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)).
Advantage 200 LS Respirator parts and accessories
| Part number | Part |
|---|---|
| 815939 | Replacement inhalation/exhalation valves (30 pack) |
| 815794 | Single piece replacement head strap |
| 816671 | Replacement yolk |
| 10056424 | Advantage Fit Test Adapter for Quantitative Fit Testing |
Source: MSA Advantage Twin Cartridge Respirators data sheet 1012-42-MC (08.2025); MSA Advantage 200 LS and 3200 data sheet 1012-12-MC (05.2020); with 2-piece neckstrap").
Catalog data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Facepiece Material | Thermoplastic rubber |
| Neckstrap | 2-piece neckstrap |
| Color | Blue |
| Type | Air Purifying Respirator (APR) |
| Body Material | Thermoplastic Rubber |
| Resistance | Particles; Gases |
| Protected Area | Mouth/Nose |
| Suspension | 2-Pc Neckstrap |
Source: Manufacturer published product data as carried in our catalog.
Dual neckstrap version of the MSA Advantage 200 LS half mask respirator, with a thermoplastic rubber facepiece and AnthroCurve seal that molds to the face. This twin port bayonet respirator takes MSA Advantage cartridges and Flexi-Filters.
- Thermoplastic rubber facepiece, blue
- 2-piece neckstrap suspension
- Bayonet twin port connection for MSA Advantage cartridges
- Accepts N95/R95 Flexi-Filter and P100 filters
- NIOSH, EN and AS/NZS certified
Contractors exposed to changing hazards from job to job, such as fumes, mists and gases, get a pressure-free fit. Available in Small (815696), Medium (815692) and Large (815700). Manufacturer item number: 815696. Sold individually.
MSA Advantage 200 LS questions
What cartridges fit the MSA Advantage 200 LS? MSA Advantage bayonet: Cartridges fit 200 LS and 420 Half-Mask, 1000, 3000 and 4000 Series Full-Facepiece Advantage Respirators.
What sizes does the Advantage 200 LS come in? Small, Medium, Large: 815696 (Small, 2-piece neckstrap), 815692 (Medium, 2-piece neckstrap), 815700 (Large, 2-piece neckstrap).
What is the Advantage 200 LS made of? Thermoplastic rubber subtracts a quarter of the weight and adds softness..
What is the assigned protection factor of a half mask? OSHA Table 1 assigns an APF of 10 to an air-purifying half mask.
Guides: half mask vs full facepiece · assigned protection factors · what OSHA requires for fit testing · cleaning and storing respirators · cartridge change schedules · P100 vs N95 vs R95 · all respirators by model and hazard.
