Description
The MSA Ultra Elite Facepiece (twin-cartridge) is a full facepiece with threaded Comfo cartridges with twin-cartridge adapter 803622. Our part numbers: 10016756 (Medium, SoftFeel silicone, with twin-cartridge adapter), 10016757 (Large, SoftFeel silicone, with twin-cartridge adapter). Sizes Small, Medium, Large. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days. Ultra Elite: every cartridge, filter, part and NIOSH approval on one page.
MSA Ultra Elite Facepiece (twin-cartridge) specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Facepiece type | Full facepiece |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large |
| Our part numbers | 10016756 (Medium, SoftFeel silicone, with twin-cartridge adapter), 10016757 (Large, SoftFeel silicone, with twin-cartridge adapter) |
| Other versions MSA lists | 10016758 (Small, SoftFeel hycar, with twin-cartridge adapter), 10016759 (Medium, SoftFeel hycar, with twin-cartridge adapter), 10016770 (Large, SoftFeel hycar, with twin-cartridge adapter), 10016755 (Small, SoftFeel silicone, with twin-cartridge adapter), 493064 (Small, SoftFeel hycar, less twin-cartridge adapter), 493020 (Medium, SoftFeel hycar, less twin-cartridge adapter), 493108 (Large, SoftFeel hycar, less twin-cartridge adapter), 493072 (Small, SoftFeel silicone, less twin-cartridge adapter), 493928 (Medium, SoftFeel silicone, less twin-cartridge adapter), 493116 (Large, SoftFeel silicone, less twin-cartridge adapter) |
| Cartridge connection | Threaded Comfo cartridges via twin-cartridge adapter 803622; also demand-style facepiece (SCBA/SAR) and chin-type gas mask (see Chin-Type Gas Mask) |
| Head harness | 5-point harness allows easy on/off |
| Lens | Distortion-free lens allows wide field-of-view |
| Adapter | Ultra Elite and Ultravue Facepieces must be fitted with a Twin-Cartridge Adapter P/N 803622 to be used as a twin-cartridge respirator. |
| MSA statement | State-of-the-art mask provides excellent comfort and protection |
| MSA statement | Distortion-free lens allows wide field-of-view |
| MSA statement | 5-point harness allows easy on/off |
| MSA statement | Models include Hycar rubber and silicone versions |
| MSA statement | Unique airflow prevents lens fogging |
Source: MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators data sheet 10-00-03-MC.
Cartridges and filters for the Ultra Elite Facepiece (twin-cartridge)
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). Ultra Elite and Ultravue Facepieces must be fitted with a Twin-Cartridge Adapter P/N 803622 to be used as a twin-cartridge respirator. As a chin-type gas mask the facepiece takes the MSA canisters listed below.
| 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).
MSA canisters we list
| Part number | Canister | Protection | Approval | Facepieces MSA names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10059903 | Phosphine/ammonia/chlorine/P100 canister | Phosphine, Ammonia, Chlorine, P100 | TC-14G-0274 | Chin-type gas mask: G1 (single port APR adapter 10144231-SP required), Advantage 4100 (RD40 adapter 10065330 required), Advantage 3100, Ultravue, Ultra Elite, M |
| 10046570 | CBRN Cap-1 canister, for Millennium, G1 and Ultra Elite Facepieces | CBRN Cap 1 | TC-14G-0270 (Millennium, Ultra Elite demand facepiece); TC-14G-0351 (G1 with single port adapter) (MSA Riot Control Resp | Millennium, Ultra Elite (demand), G1 with single port adapter (MSA Riot Control Respiratory Protection for First Responders 1000-102-MC); "The Advantage 4000 ma |
| 817590 | Advantage 1000 Riot Control Agent Canisters, box of 6 | P100 | TC-14G-0235 (Advantage 1000; MSA Riot Control Respiratory Protection for First Responders 1000-102-MC/MSA Advantage 1000 | Advantage 1000 (bayonet canister 817588); Advantage 3200 per MSA Riot Control Respiratory Protection for First Responders 1000-102-MC table (TC-14G-0235) |
| 818264 | Millennium riot control canisters, box of 6 | P100 | TC-14G-0254 (Millennium w/ 818263 or 817589; CEL) | Millennium Gas Mask (MSA Millennium Gas Mask bulletin 1012-60-MC (04.2021); MSA Riot Control Respiratory Protection for First Responders 1000-102-MC) |
Source: MSA Chin-Type Gas Masks data sheet 0114-20-MC (06.2025); MSA Riot Control Respiratory Protection for First Responders 1000-102-MC; MSA Millennium Gas Mask bulletin 1012-60-MC (04.2021).
Gas mask use is restricted to entry into, or work within, atmospheres that are within canister limitations. They are not intended for oxygen-deficient atmospheres (less than 19.5% O2). Gas masks may be used for escape only from atmospheres in which the contaminant concentration does not exceed the gas mask maximum use concentration. Chin-Type Gas Masks have the following maximum use limitations: Routine use: 50 times the Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) - Do not exceed the Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) concentration. Escape use: contaminant concentrations up to gas mask maximum use concentrations, providing there is sufficient oxygen to support life. Gas masks are generally suitable for ventilated areas with relatively stable concentration levels. They should never be used within confined spaces, or where oxygen deficiency and/or high gas concentrations may exist.
Source: MSA Chin-Type Gas Masks data sheet 0114-20-MC (06.2025).
NIOSH approval configurations for the Ultra Elite Facepiece (twin-cartridge)
The MSA NIOSH approval insert for this family lists 46 approval configurations; the first 16:
| Approval | Protection | Cartridge, filter or canister in the configuration |
|---|---|---|
| TC-23C-0144 | OV | 464031 |
| TC-23C-0145 | CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 464032 |
| TC-23C-0146 | OV/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 464046 |
| TC-23C-0147 | AM/MA | 464033 |
| TC-23C-2701 | OV | 464031 |
| TC-23C-2702 | CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 464032 |
| TC-23C-2703 | OV/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 464046 |
| TC-23C-2704 | AM/MA | 464033 |
| TC-23C-2859 | OV/CL/HC/SD/AM/MA/CD/FM/HF/HS | 492790 |
| TC-23C-2860 | OV/CL/HC/SD/AM/MA/CD/FM/HF/HS | 492790 |
| TC-84A-0386 | P100 | 815175 |
| TC-84A-0387 | P100 | 815177 |
| TC-84A-0388 | P100/OV | 815178 |
| TC-84A-0390 | P100/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 815179 |
| TC-84A-0392 | P100/OV/CL/HC/SD/CD/HS | 815180 |
| TC-84A-0394 | P100/AM/MA | 815181 |
Source: MSA NIOSH approval insert UT-From-UltraElite (material 818204 Rev 23). The insert states the respirator is approved only in the listed configurations.
NIOSH approvals naming the Ultra Elite
The NIOSH Certified Equipment List carries 71 current MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Company / MSA Innovation, LLC) approvals whose product line names it: 7 gas mask / CBRN (TC-14G), 3 powered air-purifying (TC-21C), 13 chemical cartridge (TC-23C), 48 air-purifying particulate (TC-84A). The first 12:
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-14G-0238 | Ultra Elite w/ 817589 canister | Chloroacetophenone (CN), Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS), P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-14G-0270 | Millennium and Ultra Elite CBRN APR with 10046570 canister | CBRN Cap 1 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-14G-0274 | Advantage 3100 & 4100 / UltraVue / UltraElite /Millennium facepieces, canister p/n 10059903, and accessories | Ammonia, Chlorine, P100, Phosphine | Full Facepiece |
| TC-14G-0279 | UltraVue / UltraElite / Millennium / Advantage 3100 & 4100 Facepieces with 10067469 canister | Organic Vapor, P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-14G-0280 | Ultravue / UltraElite / Clearvue / Advantage 3100 & 4100 / Millennium Facepieces with 10067491 canister | Chlorine, Hydrogen Fluoride, P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-14G-0282 | Ultravue, Ultra Elite, Clearvue, Advantage 3100 & 4100, Millennium facepieces with 10067470 canister | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Sulfide, P100, Sulfur Dioxide | Full Facepiece |
| TC-14G-0333 | Model UltraElite Full Facepiece with Combination Chemical and Filter Canister, Air Purifying Respirator | Chloroacetophenone (CN), Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS), P100 | Full Facepiece |
| TC-21C-0758 | MM PAPR/UltraVue or UltraElite/495692 filter | HEPA (PAPR only) | Full Facepiece |
| TC-21C-0805 | OptimAir TL PAPR with UltraElite and Advantage 3100 & 4100 Full Facepieces | HEPA (PAPR only) | Full Facepiece |
| TC-21C-0823 | OptimAir Mask Mounted Powered Air Purifying Respirator with Ultravue and UltraElite Facepieces | HEPA (PAPR only) | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2140 | Ultravue or UltraElite w/ Advantage GMA | Organic Vapor | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2141 | Ultravue or UltraElite w/ Advantage GMB | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide | 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 full facepiece | 50 |
| Powered air-purifying full facepiece | 1000 |
| Supplied-air respirator, continuous flow, full facepiece | 1000 |
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)).
Ultra Elite Facepiece (twin-cartridge) parts and accessories
| Part number | Part |
|---|---|
| 804638 | Ultra Elite Spectacle Kit (side wire support) |
| 493581 | Ultra Elite Spectacle Kit (center support) |
| 806482 | Clip-On Welder's Adapter for Ultra Elite Facepiece; with cover lens, less filter plate |
| 491500 | Cover lens for Ultra Elite, clear, 25/pkg |
| 805456 | Cover lens for Ultra Elite, smoke tint, 25/pkg |
Source: MSA Comfo Twin-Cartridge Respirators data sheet 10-00-03-MC.
Catalog data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Facepiece Material | SoftFeel Silicone |
| Harness | 5-point |
| Lens | Distortion-free coated |
| Type | Twin-Cartridge Full-Facepiece Respirator |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Silicone |
| Body Material | Silicone |
| Lens Material | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance | Anti-Fog Ventilation |
Source: Manufacturer published product data as carried in our catalog.
MSA Ultra Elite full facepiece respirators use a distortion-free lens for a wide field of view and a five-point harness for quick on and off, with a built-in speaking diaphragm. They come in medium and large sizes with a twin-cartridge adapter for MSA Comfo cartridges.
- Distortion-free lens allows wide field of view
- Five-point harness allows easy on/off
- Speaking diaphragm in front of the wearer's mouth ensures clear short-range communications
- Nose cup reduces lens fogging
MSA Ultra Elite questions
What cartridges fit the MSA Ultra Elite? 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). Ultra Elite and Ultravue Facepieces must be fitted with a Twin-Cartridge Adapter P/N 803622 to be used as a twin-cartridge respirator. As a chin-type gas mask the facepiece takes the MSA canisters listed below.
What sizes does the Ultra Elite come in? Small, Medium, Large: 10016756 (Medium, SoftFeel silicone, with twin-cartridge adapter), 10016757 (Large, SoftFeel silicone, with twin-cartridge adapter).
What is the assigned protection factor of a full facepiece? OSHA Table 1 assigns an APF of 50 to an air-purifying full facepiece.
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.
