Respirators for Phosphine and Fumigation
Phosphine (aluminum phosphide fumigation) and fumigant gases: the exposure limits, the OSHA and Cal/OSHA rule paragraphs as written, and the North and Dräger respirators, cartridges and filters whose own published data lists the hazard, with live prices. We sell nationwide; ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
The exposure limits
| Source | Limit |
|---|---|
| OSHA Table Z-1 (29 CFR 1910.1000) | Phosphine 0.3 ppm (0.4 mg/m³) TWA |
| NIOSH Pocket Guide | Phosphine REL 0.3 ppm TWA, 1 ppm STEL; IDLH 50 ppm |
What the federal rule says
Each entry is condensed from the paragraph cited; the paragraph itself is the rule and the link opens it.
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B): For gases and vapors: an atmosphere-supplying respirator, or an air-purifying respirator with a NIOSH-certified ESLI for the contaminant, or a cartridge change schedule based on objective data.
EPA Worker Protection Standard and the fumigant label: The fumigant product label specifies the respirator and the conditions of use under the pesticide regulations.
Source: 29 CFR, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, as published by OSHA (ecfr.gov / osha.gov), read Nov 2–3 2026.
California (Cal/OSHA)
Each entry is condensed from the paragraph cited; the paragraph itself is the rule and the link opens it.
Title 8 §5144(d): The same selection rule applies under Cal/OSHA.
Source: California Code of Regulations, Title 8, as published by Cal/OSHA (dir.ca.gov), read Nov 2–3 2026.
What the makers' data lists for phosphine
Dräger's Rd40 canister 6737360 is listed as PH/CN/CS/P100 (phosphine, tear gases and P100) for the Rd40 full face masks (catalog); the North chart has no phosphine cartridge. Draeger-Tubes for phosphine are on the gas detection pages.
North facepieces
Source: North product sheets (PIP).
North escape respirators
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7902 | North 7900 Series Emergency Escape Mouthbit Respirator | Acid gas | $256.00 | |
| 7904 | North 7900 Series Emergency Escape Mouthbit Respirator | Ammonia / methylamine (silicone) | $323.00 | |
| ER2000CBRN | North ER2000CBRN CBRN Escape Hood | $346.00 |
Source: North 7900 Series and ER2000CBRN data sheets (PIP).
Dräger filters listed for it
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6737360 | Draeger 6737360 Rd40 PH/CN/CS/P100 Canister for Full Face Masks, NIOSH Canister Phosphine/Tear Gas/P100 (PH/CN/CS/P100); selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $464.56 | ||
| 6738361 | Draeger 6738361 X-plore Bayonet Combination Filter OV/AG/HF/FM/CD/AM/MA/HS/P100, Pack of 14 Combination filter Multi-Gas+/P100 (OV/AG/HF/FM/CD/AM/MA/HS/P100); selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $261.39 | ||
| 6738020 | Draeger 6738020 X-plore N95 Particle Filter Pads, Pack of 20 Particle filter pad N95 pad; selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $44.55 | ||
| 6738021 | Draeger 6738021 X-plore R95 Particle Filter Pads, Pack of 20 Particle filter pad R95 pad; selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $197.20 | ||
| 6738034 | Draeger 6738034 X-plore Bayonet Combination Filter OV/P100, Pack of 14 Combination filter OV/P100; selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $184.96 | ||
| 6738035 | Draeger 6738035 X-plore Bayonet Combination Filter OV/AG/FM/CD/HF/P100, Pack of 14 Combination filter OV/AG/HF/FM/CD/P100; selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $206.09 | ||
| 6738037 | Draeger 6738037 X-plore Bayonet Combination Filter AM/MA/P100, Pack of 14 Combination filter AM/MA/P100; selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $200.96 | ||
| 6738350 | Draeger 6738350 X-plore Pure P100 Flat Particle Filter, Pack of 20 (10 Pairs) Particle filter Pure P100; selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $76.62 | ||
| 6738392 | Draeger 6738392 X-plore Pure Odor P100 OV/AG Filter Particle filter Pure P100 Odor (P100 with nuisance OV/AG odor relief); selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $9.74 | ||
| 6740830 | Draeger 6740830 X-plore Bayonet P100 Particle Filter, Pack of 22 (11 Pairs) Particle filter P100 Bayonet; selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $146.57 | ||
| 6737013 | Draeger 6737013 Rd40 P100 Particle Filter for Full Face Masks, NIOSH Particle filter P100; selection guide lists it for Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | $230.78 |
Source: Dräger Guide for Selection and Use of Respiratory Filtering Devices, NIOSH (DMC-104642); Dräger X-plore Bayonet Filters NIOSH product information (DMC-109824); Dräger X-plore 8000 product information (DMC-102510).
Dräger masks
Source: Dräger Product Catalog, Industrial Applications (DMC-107423).
Dräger PARAT escape hoods
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3721331 | Draeger 3721331 PARAT 4920 Industrial Escape Hood, NIOSH, Soft Pack | $267.27 | ||
| R59431 | Draeger R59431 PARAT 4730 Industrial Escape Hood, Hard Case | $221.47 | ||
| R59415 | Draeger PARAT 5500 Series Fire Escape Hood | PARAT 5510 Single Pack | $274.93 | |
| 3721330 | Draeger PARAT 5500 Series Fire Escape Hood | PARAT 5520 Soft Pack | $306.87 | |
| R59435 | Draeger PARAT 5500 Series Fire Escape Hood | PARAT 5530 Hard Case | $308.88 | |
| R59445 | Draeger PARAT 5550 Fire Escape Hood with Holster | PARAT 5550 | $375.91 | |
| 3700073 | Draeger PARAT 5550 Fire Escape Hood with Holster | PARAT 5550h | $382.70 | |
| 3721329 | Draeger PARAT 7500 Series Fire and Industrial Escape Hood | PARAT 7520 Soft Pack | $366.58 | |
| R59437 | Draeger PARAT 7500 Series Fire and Industrial Escape Hood | PARAT 7530 Hard Case | $363.52 | |
| 3702150 | Draeger 3702150 PARAT 1260 Mouthpiece Escape Respirator, ABEK 10 Filter | $83.90 | ||
| 3704477 | Draeger 3704477 PARAT 3160 Half Mask Escape Respirator, Pack of 12 | $1379.40 | ||
| 3704479 | Draeger 3704479 PARAT 3260 Mouthpiece Escape Respirator, Pack of 12 | $1532.52 |
Source: Dräger PARAT product pages (draeger.com).
Dräger selection guide entries
1 entries in the Dräger respiratory selection guide match phosphine; each names the filters by part number.
| Substance | CAS | Dräger filter part numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphine Phosphorus trichloride Phthalic anhydride | 85-44-9 | 6737360, 6738361, 6738020, 6738021, 6738034, 6738035, 6738037, 6738350, 6738392, 6740830, 6737013 |
Source: Dräger Respiratory Protection Selection Guide (PIP document library).
Assigned protection factor
| Respirator type (OSHA Table 1) | APF |
|---|---|
| Air-purifying full facepiece | 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: half mask vs full facepiece · assigned protection factors · cartridge change schedules · P100 vs N95 vs R95 · what OSHA requires for fit testing · cleaning and storing respirators.
Respirators for Phosphine and Fumigation questions
Which Dräger filter lists phosphine? The Rd40 canister 6737360 (PH/CN/CS/P100), for the X-plore 6300, 6530, 6570, FPS 7000 and Panorama Nova masks (Dräger catalog).