North 5500 Series Half Mask
The North 5500 Series half mask: Elastomeric (thermoplastic elastomer), sizes S, M, L, dual n-series threaded cartridge connectors (polypropylene). Below: every version with a live price, the 17 N-Series cartridges and filters whose manufacturer NIOSH approval labels list this series, the replacement parts, the NIOSH approvals and the OSHA assigned protection factors. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
5500 Series facepieces
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550030S | North 5500 Series 550030 Half Mask Respirator, Elastomeric | Small | $213.00 | |
| 550030M | North 5500 Series 550030 Half Mask Respirator, Elastomeric | Medium | $238.00 | |
| 550030L | North 5500 Series 550030 Half Mask Respirator, Elastomeric | Large | $238.00 |
Source: North 5500 Series Half Mask data sheet; PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026.
Cartridges and filters NIOSH-approved with the 5500 Series
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75SCL | North 75SCL Defender Multi-Gas Vapor Cartridge Organic Vapor, Ammonia, Methylamine, Formaldehyde and Acid Gas (Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Sulfur Dioxide, H…; label Olive | $16.99 | ||
| N75001L | North N75001L Organic Vapor (OV) Cartridge Organic Vapor; label Black | $15.49 | ||
| N75002L | North N75002L Acid Gas (AG) Cartridge Acid Gas (Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Fluoride, Chlorine Dioxide) and Formaldehyde; label White | $17.49 | ||
| N75003L | North N75003L Organic Vapor and Acid Gas (OV/AG) Cartridge Organic Vapor and Acid Gas (Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, …; label Yellow | $16.49 | ||
| N75004L | North N75004L Ammonia and Methylamine Cartridge Ammonia and Methylamine; label Green | $17.99 | ||
| N750052L | North N750052L Mercury Vapor and Chlorine Cartridge with ESLI Mercury Vapor and Chlorine, with End-of-Service-Life Indicator (ESLI) for Mercury Vapor; label Olive | $49.49 | ||
| 75SCP100L | North 75SCP100L Defender Multi-Contaminant Cartridge with P100 Filter Organic Vapor, Ammonia, Methylamine, Formaldehyde and Acid Gas (Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Sulfur Dioxide, H…; label Olive and Magenta | $30.99 | ||
| 7581P100L | North 7581P100L Organic Vapor (OV) Cartridge with P100 Filter Organic Vapor, with a P100 particulate filter (99.97% minimum filter efficiency) for all particulates; label Black and Magenta | $25.49 | ||
| 7583P100L | North 7583P100L Organic Vapor and Acid Gas (OV/AG) Cartridge with P100 Filter Organic Vapor and Acid Gas (Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, …; label Yellow and Magenta | $26.99 | ||
| 7584P100L | North 7584P100L Ammonia and Methylamine Cartridge with P100 Filter Ammonia and Methylamine, with a P100 particulate filter (99.97% minimum filter efficiency) for all particulate…; label Green and Magenta | $32.99 | ||
| 75852P100L | North 75852P100L Mercury Vapor and Chlorine Cartridge with ESLI and P100 Filter Mercury Vapor and Chlorine, with End-of-Service-Life Indicator (ESLI) for Mercury Vapor, with a P100 particula…; label Olive and Magenta | $64.99 | ||
| 7586P100L | North 7586P100L Nitrogen Dioxide Cartridge with P100 Filter Nitrogen Dioxide, with a P100 particulate filter; label — | $43.99 | ||
| 7580P100 | North 7580P100 P100 Filters, Pack of 2 P100 particulate filter (99.97% minimum filter efficiency) for all particulates; label Magenta | $8.91 | ||
| 75FFP100 | North 75FFP100 Flexible Low-Profile P100 Filters, Pack of 2 Low profile P100 particulate filter (99.97% minimum filter efficiency) for all particulates; label Magenta | $8.29 | ||
| 75FFP100NL | North 75FFP100NL Flexible Low-Profile P100 Filters with Odor Relief, Pack of 2 Low profile P100 particulate filter (99.97% minimum filter efficiency) for all particulates; with odor relief …; label Magenta | $12.99 | ||
| 7506N95 | North 7506N95 N95 Pad Filters, Pack of 10 N95 non-oil particulate filter (95% minimum filter efficiency) for non-oil based aerosol particulates; label — | $14.49 | ||
| 7506R95 | North 7506R95 R95 Pad Filters, Pack of 10 R95 particulate filter (95% minimum filter efficiency). The chart notes R class filters are limited to 8 hours…; label — | $34.99 |
Source: The manufacturer's NIOSH approval label for each cartridge and filter (PIP Global Holdings, the North brand) lists the 5500 Series facepieces as approved components; protection wording from the North Cartridge & Filter Reference Chart.
Filter retainers, adapters and caps
Source: North Cartridge & Filter Reference Chart.
5500 Series replacement parts and accessories
Source: North 5500 Series Half Mask data sheet and the North parts lists.
NIOSH approvals naming the 5500 Series
The NIOSH Certified Equipment List carries 54 current approvals whose product line names the 5500 Series: 6 chemical cartridge (TC-23C), 48 air-purifying particulate (TC-84A). The first 15:
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-23C-2730 | Model 5500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridges Air Purifying Respirator | Ammonia, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, H | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2734 | Model 5500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridges Air Purifying Respirator | Organic Vapor | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2738 | Model 5500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridge Air Purifying Respirator | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Organi | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2744 | Model 5500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridges Air Purifying Respirator | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen S | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-2748 | Model 5500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridges Air Purifying Respirator | Ammonia, Methylamine | Half Mask |
| TC-23C-2752 | Model 5500 Half Mask with Chemical Cartridges Air Purifying Respirator | Chlorine, Mercury Vapor | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-0590 | 5500 with 7580P100 | P100 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-1091 | 5500 w/ 7506N95 | N95 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-1501 | 5500 w/ 75FFP100 filter | P100 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-1918 | 5500-30 w/7506 filter | N99 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-3049 | 5500 w/ 7506R95 | R95 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-4295 | 5500 Half mask with 75FFP100NL filter | P100 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-5642 | Model 5500 Half Mask with Combination Chemical and Filter Cartridge, Air Purifying Respirator | Organic Vapor, P100 | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-5643 | Model 5500 Half Mask with Combination Chemical and Filter Cartridge, Air Purifying Respirator | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen S | Half Mask |
| TC-84A-5644 | Model 5500 Half Mask with Combination Chemical and Filter Cartridge, Air Purifying Respirator | Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Organi | Half Mask |
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List (October 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)).
5500 Series NIOSH approval statement: NIOSH approved as an air-purifying respirator with North N-Series cartridges and/or filters, and with the BP1002 backpack adapter (NIOSH CEL); listed in the CF-SAR Selection Guide as a tight-fitting facepiece for the CF2000 Series continuous flow supplied air assembly (North 5500 Series Half Mask data sheet).
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.
North 5500 Series Half Mask questions
Which cartridges and filters are approved with the North 5500 Series? 75SCL, N75001L, N75002L, N75003L, N75004L, N750052L, 75SCP100L, 7581P100L, 7583P100L, 7584P100L, 75852P100L, 7586P100L, 7580P100, 75FFP100, 75FFP100NL, 7506N95, 7506R95 (manufacturer NIOSH approval labels).
What sizes does the 5500 Series come in? S, M, L: 550030S, 550030M, 550030L.
What is the 5500 Series face seal made of? Elastomeric (thermoplastic elastomer).
What is the assigned protection factor of the 5500 Series? Air-purifying half mask 10; Powered air-purifying half mask 50; Supplied-air respirator, continuous flow, half mask 50 (OSHA Table 1).
Can North provide me with the Minimum Assigned Protectant Factor for masks Full North 5400,7600 Half North 5500,7700? The APF- (Assigned Protectant Factor) for the 5400 and 7600 is 50 The APF- (Assigned Protectant Factor) for the 5500 and 7700 is 10 (North support article 000021691.)
What is the difference between the 5500 and 7700 half mask? The difference is the material: 5500 is TPE 7700 is Silicone North filters and cartridges are compatible with both 5500 and 7700 masks and they are interchangeable. (North support article 000002735.)