3M 6500 Series Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece
The 3M 6500 Series Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece: 6501 / 6501QL (Small), 6502 / 6502QL (Medium), 6503 / 6503QL (Large); 3M Bayonet connection. Below: every version with a live price, the cartridges and filters 3M lists for it, the parts, the NIOSH approvals from the Certified Equipment List and the OSHA assigned protection factors. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
6500 Series Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7000128240 | 3M Rugged Comfort Half-Facepiece Reusable Respirators | 6503 - Lg · Gray/Teal | $28.53 | |
| 7000128238 | 3M Rugged Comfort Half-Facepiece Reusable Respirators | 6502 - Med · Gray/Teal | $28.53 | |
| 7000128237 | 3M Rugged Comfort Half-Facepiece Reusable Respirators | 6501QL - Rugged Comfort Quic-Latch Half-Facepi (7000128237) | $32.01 | |
| 7000128239 | 3M Rugged Comfort Half-Facepiece Reusable Respirators | 6502QL - Rugged Comfort Quic-Latch Half-Facepi (7000128239) | $32.01 | |
| 7000128241 | 3M Rugged Comfort Half-Facepiece Reusable Respirators | 6503QL - Rugged Comfort Quic-Latch Half-Facepi (7000128241) | $32.01 | |
| 7000128236 | 3M Rugged Comfort Half-Facepiece Reusable Respirators | 6501 - Sm · Grey/Teal | $28.53 | |
 | 7000128238-M | 3M Rugged Comfort Half-Facepiece Reusable Respirator | Medium | $28.53 | |
| 7000128240-L | 3M Rugged Comfort Half-Facepiece Reusable Respirator | Large | $28.53 | |
 | 7000128239-M | 3M Rugged Comfort Quic-Latch Half-Facepiece Reusable | Medium | $32.01 | |
| 7000128241-L | 3M Rugged Comfort Quic-Latch Half-Facepiece Reusable | Large | $32.01 |
Source: 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series spec sheet ((c) 2025); 3M Reusable Respirator Catalog, NIOSH, global English; 3M.com product search by 3M stock number, 2026-11-04 (one card per stock number: name with pack, 3M Stock, Previous 3M Stock, UPC, Alternative ID); NIOSH Certified Equipment List, manufacturer MMM (3M Company), pulled 2026-11-04.
Cartridges and filters 3M lists for the 6500 Series Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7000051851 | 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridge 6001: Organic Vapor; 60 EA/Case | $17.20 | ||
 | 7000051850 | 3M 6002 Acid Gas Cartridge 6002: Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide; 60 EA/Case | $20.75 | ||
 | 7000051849 | 3M 6003 Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge 6003: Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide; 60 EA/Case | $18.72 | ||
 | 7000001937 | 3M 6004 Ammonia/Methylamine Cartridge 6004: Ammonia, Methylamine; 60 EA/Case | $23.55 | ||
 | 7000001936 | 3M 6005 Formaldehyde/Organic Vapor Cartridge 6005: Organic Vapor, Formaldehyde; 60 EA/Case | $23.77 | ||
 | 7000002040 | 3M 6006 Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge 6006: Organic Vapor, Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, Ammonia, Methylamine, Formaldehyde; 60 ea/Case | $19.53 | ||
 | 7000029639 | 3M 60921 Organic Vapor Cartridge/Filter, P100 60921: Organic Vapor, P100; 60 EA/Case | $34.64 | ||
 | 7000126165 | 3M 60922 Acid Gas Cartridge/Filter, P100 60922: Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, P100; 60 EA/Case | $39.51 | ||
 | 7000029640 | 3M 60923 Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge/Filter, P100 60923: Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, P100; 60 EA/Case | $35.10 | ||
 | 7000051992 | 3M 60924 Ammonia/Methylamine Cartridge/Filter, P100 60924: Ammonia, Methylamine, P100; 60 EA/Case | $43.44 | ||
 | 7000126166 | 3M 60925 Formaldehyde/Organic Vapor Cartridge/Filter 60925: Organic Vapor, Formaldehyde, P100; 60 EA/Case | $43.86 | ||
 | 7000002041 | 3M 60926 Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge/Filter, P100 60926: Organic Vapor, Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, Ammonia, Methylamine, Formaldehyde, P100; 60 EA/Case | $39.76 | ||
 | 7100198708 | 3M Respirator Cartridges & Filters, Mercury Vapor/Organic Vapor/Acid Gas 60927: Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, Mercury Vapor, P100; 60 EA/Case | $56.72 | ||
 | 7000002009 | 3M 60928 Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge/Filter, P100 60928: Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Chlorine, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, P100; 60 EA/Case | $61.00 | ||
 | 7000002058 | 3M 2071 Particulate Filter, P95 2071: P95; 100 EA/Case | $6.11 | ||
 | 7000021310 | 3M 2076HF P100 Particulate Filter 2076HF: Hydrogen Fluoride, P95; 100 EA/Case | $672.67 | ||
 | 7000052066 | 3M 2078 Particulate Filter, P95 2078: P95; 100 EA/Case | $11.47 | ||
 | 7000051991 | 3M 2091 Particulate Filter, P100 2091: P100; 100 EA/Case | $9.54 | ||
 | 7000127449 | 3M 2291 Advanced Particulate Filter, P100 2291: P100; 100 EA/Case | $11.20 | ||
 | 7000002048 | 3M 2096 Particulate Filter, P100 2096: P100; 100 EA/Case | $14.37 | ||
 | 7000127450 | 3M 2296 P100 Particulate Filter, Nuisance Acid Gas Relief 2296: P100; 100 EA/Case | $779.47 | ||
 | 7000029657 | 3M 2097 Particulate Filter, P100 2097: P100; 100 EA/Case | $13.09 | ||
 | 7000127451 | 3M 2297 Advanced Particulate Filter, P100 2297: P100; 100 EA/Case | $14.20 | ||
 | 7000002154 | 3M 7093 Particulate Filter, P100 7093: P100; 60 EA/Case | $74.93 | ||
 | 7000002155 | 3M 7093B Particulate Filter, P100 7093B: P100; 144 EA/Case | $738.97 | ||
 | 7000052600 | 3M 7093C Hydrogen Fluoride Cartridge/Filter, P100 7093C: Hydrogen Fluoride, P100 | $133.46 | ||
 | 7000126938 | 3M 7093CB Hydrogen Fluoride Cartridge/Filter, P100 7093CB: Hydrogen Fluoride, P100 | $20.60 | ||
 | 7000002008 | 3M 5N11 Particulate Filter, N95 5N11: N95; 100 EA/Case | $20.80 | ||
 | 7000002054 | 3M 5P71 Particulate Filter, P95 5P71: P95; 100 EA/Case | $25.75 |
Source: Cartridge and Filter Summary for certain 3M Respirators ((c) 2024); 3M Half Facepiece Respirator 6000 Series User Instructions; 3M Reusable Respirator Catalog, NIOSH, global English; the NIOSH approval label packed with each cartridge names the approved facepieces.
Parts and accessories
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7000002034 | 3M Half and Full Facepiece Accessories | 6894 - Nose Cup Assembly | $46.93 | |
| 7100138628 | 3M Half and Full Facepiece Accessories | 6885 - Lens Cover, Clear | $58.77 | |
| 7000002049 | 3M Half and Full Facepiece Accessories | 6893 - Inhalation Valve | $79.15 | |
| 7000002035 | 3M Half and Full Facepiece Accessories | 6897 - Head Harness Assembly | $38.24 | |
| 7000002050 | 3M Half and Full Facepiece Accessories | 6895 - Inhalation Gasket | $36.30 | |
 | 7100211073 | 3M 501 Filter Retainer for Series | $55.87 | ||
 | 7000001931 | 3M 502 Filter Adapter for Series | $78.70 | ||
 | 7000001938 | 3M Respirator Cleaning Wipes, Assembly | $65.34 |
Source: 3M Reusable Respirator Catalog, NIOSH, global English; 3M.com product cards.
6500 Series Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece series data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Facepiece type | half facepiece, reusable, bayonet; QL = drop-down Quick Latch |
| Sizes | Small 6501 / 6501QL, Medium 6502 / 6502QL, Large 6503 / 6503QL |
| Stock numbers by size | 6501: 7000128236 (49487), 10 EA/Case; 6502: 7000128238 (49489); 6503: 7000128240 (49491); 6501QL: 7000128237 (49488); 6502QL: 7000128239 (49490); 6503QL: 7000128241 (49492) |
| Materials and weight | Faceseal Silicone rubber; Overmold Nylon; Inhalation valve Polyisoprene; Exhalation valve Nylon/Silicon; Straps Polyester fiber/Polyurethane elastic; Buckles Polypropylene (3M 6500 spec sheet). Approximate Weight: 6500 Series 100 grams; 6500QL Series 110 grams (3M 6500 spec sheet) |
| Cartridge connection | 3M Bayonet (3M 6500 spec sheet; 3M reusable respirator catalog) |
| NIOSH approval statement | NIOSH approved with 3M Cartridges 6000 Series, 3M Particle Filters 2000, 2200, 7000 or 5000 Series. The 6500 Series is NIOSH approved with 3M Dual Airline supplied air systems. The 6500QL Series is NOT NIOSH approved with supplied air systems. (3M 6500 spec sheet) |
| Use limits as the manufacturer states them | SPEC6500 Use: up to 10 times the PEL with approved 3M cartridges and filters; the 6500 Series (not the 6500QL) may be used up to 50 times the PEL with approved 3M supplied air systems. CAT "Assigned Protection Factor" table: Half facepiece respirators and full facepiece respirators that have been qualitatively fit tested, have an APF of 10. Full Facepieces respirators, when quantitatively fit tested, have an APF of 50. (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 as quoted by 3M) |
Source: 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series spec sheet ((c) 2025); 3M Reusable Respirator Catalog, NIOSH, global English; 3M.com product search by 3M stock number, 2026-11-04 (one card per stock number: name with pack, 3M Stock, Previous 3M Stock, UPC, Alternative ID); NIOSH Certified Equipment List, manufacturer MMM (3M Company), pulled 2026-11-04.
Features as 3M states them
- Designed for comfort, durability, and stability with a firm, lightly textured silicone faceseal. (3M 6500 spec sheet)
- 3M Cool Flow Exhalation Valve helps release warm and moist exhaled breath from inside the respirator. (3M 6500 spec sheet)
- Spare parts 6581 head harness, 6582 exhalation valve cover, 6583 exhalation valve, 6893 inhalation valve (3M 6500 spec sheet)
Approval lines recorded from the NIOSH CEL
- TC-23C-2822..2827, 2829 "6500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge"
- TC-84A-6394.. "6500 Half Mask with Filter" and 6395.. "6500 Half Mask with Combination Cartridge and Filter"
- TC-84A-8977 "6500 series (part numbers 6501, 6502, 6203 [sic], 6501QL, 6502QL and 6503QL) halfmask respirator and filter"
- TC-23C-3456 "... and cartridge"
- TC-19C-0503/0504 dual airline (6501, 6502, 6503 only)
- TC-21C-1334 / 23C-4021..4027 TR-600; TC-21C-1338 / 23C-4049..4055 TR-800
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List, manufacturer 3M; TC numbers are printed on each product's NIOSH approval label, not in the 3M data sheets fetched.
NIOSH approvals naming the 6500 Series Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece
The NIOSH Certified Equipment List carries 357 current 3M approvals whose product line names the 6500 Series Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece: 2 powered air-purifying (TC-21C), 32 chemical cartridge (TC-23C), 323 air-purifying particulate (TC-84A). The first 15:
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-21C-1334 | TR-600 PAPR System w/6500 Halfmask, Back Pack Assemblies, and TR-6710N Filter | High-Efficiency | Half Mask |
| TC-21C-1338 | TR-800 PAPR System w/6500 Halfmask, Back Pack Assemblies, and TR-6710N Filter | High-Efficiency | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2822 | 6500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2823 | 6500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2824 | 6500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2825 | 6500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2826 | 6500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2827 | 6500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2829 | 6500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2830 | 6500 China Series Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2831 | 6500 China Series Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2832 | 6500 China Series Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2833 | 6500 China Series Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2834 | 6500 China Series Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2835 | 6500 China Series Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge | — | Half Mask |
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List, manufacturer 3M, read November 4 2026.
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)).
Guides: 3M cartridge and filter codes · 3M bayonet vs Secure Click · 6000 vs 6500 vs 7500 · Versaflo TR-300+ vs TR-600 vs TR-800 · what is a PAPR.
3M 6500 Series Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece questions
What is the difference between the 6500 and the 6500QL? QL is the Quick Latch drop-down version: the spec sheet lists the same sizes (6501/6501QL small, 6502/6502QL medium, 6503/6503QL large) and weights of about 100 g for the 6500 and 110 g for the 6500QL; the 6500QL Series is not NIOSH approved with supplied air systems (3M 6500 Series spec sheet).
What is the 6500 faceseal made of? Silicone rubber, with a nylon overmold, polyisoprene inhalation valve, nylon/silicone exhalation valve and polyester/polyurethane straps (spec sheet).
Which cartridges and filters are approved with the 6500? 3M 6000 Series cartridges and 2000, 2200, 7000 or 5000 Series particle filters (spec sheet, Approvals).
What are the use limits? Up to 10 times the PEL with approved 3M cartridges and filters; the 6500 Series (not the 6500QL) up to 50 times the PEL with approved 3M supplied air systems (spec sheet).
What spare parts does 3M list? 6581 head harness, 6582 exhalation valve cover, 6583 exhalation valve, 6893 inhalation valve (spec sheet).
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