Description
The MSA Comfo Classic Half-Mask Respirator is a half mask with threaded Comfo cartridges. Our part numbers: 808074 (Medium, SoftFeel hycar), 808076 (Large, SoftFeel hycar), 808072 (Small, SoftFeel silicone), 808071 (Medium, SoftFeel silicone), 808073 (Large, SoftFeel silicone), 808061 (Large · Hycar Rubber (808061)), 808053 (Medium · Hycar Rubber (808053)). SoftFeel hycar or SoftFeel silicone; All MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Facepieces are available in hycar rubber or silicone, which has a unique sealing surface designed to reduce facepiece slippage. Sizes Small, Medium, Large. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days. Comfo Classic Half-Mask: every cartridge, filter, part and NIOSH approval on one page.
MSA Comfo Classic Half-Mask Respirator specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Facepiece type | Half mask |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large |
| Our part numbers | 808074 (Medium, SoftFeel hycar), 808076 (Large, SoftFeel hycar), 808072 (Small, SoftFeel silicone), 808071 (Medium, SoftFeel silicone), 808073 (Large, SoftFeel silicone), 808061 (Large · Hycar Rubber (808061)), 808053 (Medium · Hycar Rubber (808053)) |
| Other versions MSA lists | 808075 (Small, SoftFeel hycar) |
| Materials | SoftFeel hycar or SoftFeel silicone; All MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Facepieces are available in hycar rubber or silicone, which has a unique sealing surface designed to reduce facepiece slippage (MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators data sheet 10-00-03-MC) |
| Cartridge connection | Threaded Comfo cartridges: The cartridges thread directly to the receptacles on Comfo and other twin-cartridges respirators (site family page); cartridges are interchangeable among all MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators and are constructed of high-strength metal (MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators data sheet 10-00-03-MC) |
| Use limitations | As an air-purifying device, all MSA twin-cartridge respirators must not be used in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen, or in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH). Twin-cartridge respirators must not be used in atmospheres containing more than 100 times the exposure limit for the contaminant present. (MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators data sheet 10-00-03-MC) |
| MSA statement | SoftFeel facepiece increases rubber and silicone softness |
| MSA statement | Face seal design provides tight, comfortable fit |
| MSA statement | Color-coded sizing system makes sorting and identification easy |
| MSA statement | The SoftFeel facepiece of the Comfo Classic Half-Mask Respirator makes this unit dramatically more comfortable. |
Source: MSA Comfo Classic data sheet 1021-02-MC (07.2026); MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators data sheet 10-00-03-MC; MSA Comfo Classic Facepiece Components sheet 1002-01-MC.
Cartridges and filters for the Comfo Classic Half-Mask Respirator
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).
| Part number | MSA chart description | NIOSH classes | Color coding | MSA pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 464031 | Organic Vapor (GMA) | Organic Vapor, R95, N95 | Black | 10 in pkg. |
| 815178 | Organic Vapor/P100 (GMA) | Organic Vapor, P100 | Black/Magenta | 6 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. | |
| 815177 | Low Profile P100 (Comfo / Ultra-Twin / Ultra Elite column) | P100 | — | No. in pkg. 10 |
Source: MSA Respirator Cartridge Chart 1000-86-MC (Feb 2017) (Comfo Respirator Cartridges table).
NIOSH approval configurations for the Comfo Classic Half-Mask Respirator
The MSA NIOSH approval insert for this family lists 27 approval configurations; the first 16:
| Approval | Protection | Cartridge, filter or canister in the configuration |
|---|---|---|
| TC-23C-0040 | OV | 464031 |
| TC-23C-0041 | CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 464032 |
| TC-23C-0043 | AM/MA | 464033 |
| TC-23C-0047 | OV/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 464046 |
| TC-23C-2853 | OV/CL/HC/SD/AM/MA/CD/HS/FM/HF | 492790 |
| TC-84A-0118 | P100 | — |
| TC-84A-0162 | P100/OV | 815178 |
| TC-84A-0163 | P100/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 815179 |
| TC-84A-0164 | P100/OV/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 815180 |
| TC-84A-0165 | P100/AM/MA | 815181 |
| TC-84A-0168 | P100/OV | 815184 |
| TC-84A-0169 | P100/MV/CL | 815185 |
| TC-84A-1515 | N95/OV | 816662, 464031 |
| TC-84A-1516 | N95/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 816662, 464032 |
| TC-84A-1517 | N95/OV/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 816662, 464046 |
| TC-84A-1518 | N95/AM/MA | 816662, 464033 |
Source: MSA NIOSH approval insert Comfo-Classic (material 818201 Rev 19). The insert states the respirator is approved only in the listed configurations.
NIOSH approvals naming the Comfo Classic
The NIOSH Certified Equipment List carries 183 current MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Company / MSA Innovation, LLC) approvals whose product line names it: 20 chemical cartridge (TC-23C), 163 air-purifying particulate (TC-84A). The first 12:
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-23C-2669 | Advantage 1000 Twin Cartridge Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Organic Vapor | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2671 | Advantage 1000 Twin Cartridge Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2673 | Advantage 1000 Twin Cartridge Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2675 | Advantage 1000 Twin Cartridge Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Ammonia, Methylamine | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2677 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo 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-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-2683 | Advantage 200 Half Mask Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Ammonia, Methylamine | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2685 | Advantage 3000 Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Organic Vapor | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2687 | Advantage 3000 Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2689 | Advantage 3000 Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, HS (Escape-Only), Hydrogen Chloride, Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2691 | Advantage 3000 Air Purifying Respirator with Comfo Cartridges | Ammonia, Methylamine | Full Facepiece |
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 |
| Powered air-purifying half mask | 50 |
| Supplied-air respirator, continuous flow, half mask | 50 |
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)).
Comfo Classic Half-Mask Respirator parts and accessories
| Part number | Part |
|---|---|
| 807886 | Facepiece blank, small, black, silicone |
| 807878 | Facepiece blank, small, black, hycar |
| 807885 | Facepiece blank, medium, black, silicone |
| 807876 | Facepiece blank, medium, black, hycar |
| 807887 | Facepiece blank, large, black, silicone |
| 807880 | Facepiece blank, large, black, hycar |
| 807607 | Yoke assembly, small, black |
| 807605 | Yoke assembly, medium, silver |
| 807608 | Yoke assembly, large, gold |
| 479875 | Cradle headband (1 piece) |
| 78584 | Inhalation valve (2 req'd) |
| 487905 | Receptacle (2 req'd) |
| 459035 | Gasket (2 req'd) |
| 83365 | Valve assembly complete |
| 82168 | Exhalation seat |
| 78703 | Exhalation valve |
| 82382 | Valve cover |
| 86537 | Elastic headband assembly (four piece set): upper headband (2 piece) and lower headband (2 piece) |
| 468730 | Carrying pouch for Comfo half-mask respirators |
| 10009971 | MSA Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner, 32 oz bottle |
| 697382 | Canister with 220 towelettes |
| 697383 | Box of 100 individually wrapped towelettes |
| 809999 | Advantage adapter for threaded cartridges (allows for the use of threaded Comfo Cartridges on the Advantage 200 LS or 420 Half-mask Respirator or Advantage 2000, 3000, or 4000 Full-face Respirator) |
| 479875 | Cradle headband only (Cradle Conversion Kit) |
| 697282 | Proper Care and Use of the Comfo Classic Respirator DVD |
| 812022 | QuikChek II Fit Test Adapter |
Source: MSA Comfo Classic Facepiece Components sheet 1002-01-MC.
MSA use limitations
As an air-purifying device, all MSA twin-cartridge respirators must not be used in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen, or in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health
Source: MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators data sheet 10-00-03-MC.
Catalog data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Facepiece Material | SoftFeel Silicone; Hycar rubber; SoftFeel Hycar rubber |
| Harness | 6-point |
| Color | Black |
| Type | Dual Cartridge Respirator |
| Body Material | Silicone; Hycar™ Rubber |
| Resistance | Airborne particulates; Chemical; Vapor; Dust; Particles; Gases |
| Includes | Assembly, Headband |
| Protected Area | Half Facepiece |
Source: Manufacturer published product data as carried in our catalog.
MSA's Comfo Classic respirators are half-facepiece units built with SoftFeel silicone or Hycar rubber facepieces, NIOSH certified and sized small through large with color-coded sizing.
- SoftFeel® facepiece material increases the comfort factor dramatically
- Unique face seal design that gives wearers an exceptional fit
- Color-coded sizing system makes sorting and identification easy
MSA Comfo Classic questions
What cartridges fit the MSA Comfo Classic? 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 sizes does the Comfo Classic come in? Small, Medium, Large: 808074 (Medium, SoftFeel hycar), 808076 (Large, SoftFeel hycar), 808072 (Small, SoftFeel silicone), 808071 (Medium, SoftFeel silicone), 808073 (Large, SoftFeel silicone), 808061 (Large · Hycar Rubber (808061)), 808053 (Medium · Hycar Rubber (808053)).
What is the Comfo Classic made of? SoftFeel hycar or SoftFeel silicone; All MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Facepieces are available in hycar rubber or silicone, which has a unique sealing surface designed to reduce facepiece slippage (MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators data sheet 10-00-03-MC).
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.
