Choosing the Right Respirator for Woodworking
Half-Face respirators are ideal for moderate tasks, as this type covers the nose and mouth, shielding against dust and fumes without restricting movement. Full-Face respirators offer maximum protection for eyes, nose, and mouth, so they are perfect for handling chemicals or wood dust that could irritate the eyes. Choose based on your exposure level to stay safe during woodworking.
Browse optionsSelecting the Proper Filter Type
When selecting a filter for woodworking, P100 filters are optimal as they offer maximum protection, blocking 99.97% of fine dust and harmful wood particulates. For tasks involving adhesives, stains, or finishes that release fumes, combine a P100 filter with an organic vapor cartridge. This setup not only captures airborne particles but also filters out hazardous chemicals from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ensuring safe breathing while working with these materials.
Browse optionsComfort and Fit
Choosing a respirator that fits securely is vital for effective protection. A tight seal around the face ensures no dust or fumes can enter, and adjustable straps provide custom fit and comfort. Additionally, look for models with breathability features, so you can wear them for long woodworking sessions without discomfort.
Comparison Chart
Full-Face Respirator
Respirator Masks Comparison Chart
PD-100 | PD-101 | ST-100X | NB-100 | NB-100V | NB-100E | |
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Respirator Mask Model | ||||||
Type | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator |
Protection Level | A1P2 | A1P2 | A2P1 | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R |
Inhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar |
Exhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar |
Reusable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Intended Use | DIY & Home Improvement | Industrial Use | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios |
Weight | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 14.1 oz | 14.1 oz | 17.63 oz |
Certifications | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 |
PD-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: DIY & Home Improvement
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
PD-101
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: Industrial Use
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
ST-100X
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2P1
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100V
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100E
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
Respirator Masks Comparison Chart
PD-100 | PD-101 | ST-100X | NB-100 | NB-100V | NB-100E | |
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Respirator Mask Model | ||||||
Type | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator | Air-Purifying Respirator |
Protection Level | A1P2 | A1P2 | A2P1 | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R | A2B2EK1P3 R |
Inhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar | 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 1.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 2.5 mbar |
Exhalation Airflow Resistance (W/O Filter) | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar | 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar |
Reusable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Intended Use | DIY & Home Improvement | Industrial Use | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios | Tactical & Emergency Scenarios |
Weight | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 15.3 oz | 14.1 oz | 14.1 oz | 17.63 oz |
Certifications | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 | EN 136:1998, PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 |
PD-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: DIY & Home Improvement
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
PD-101
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A1P2
- Inhalation Airflow Resistance: 30 l/min, 0.5 mbar; 90 l/min, 2.5 mbar; 160 l/min, 3.5 mbar
- Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Intended Use: Industrial Use
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
ST-100X
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2P1
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100V
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
NB-100E
- Type: Air-Purifying Respirator
- Protection Level: A2B2EK1P3 R
-
Inhalation Airflow Resistance:30 l/min, 0.5 mbar
90 l/min, 2.5 mbar
160 l/min, 2.5 mbar - Exhalation Airflow Resistance: 160 l/min, 3.0 mbar
- Reusable: ✔
- Certifications: Mask complies with the EN 136:1998 standard according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, certified by CCQS Certification Services Limited (NB2834), located at Block 1 Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 AKK1, Ireland.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodworking Respirators and Full Face Dust Masks
How often should filters be replaced?
Replace filters after extended use, especially in dusty environments or when breathing becomes more difficult
Can I use a half-face respirator for all woodworking tasks?
Yes, but for work with chemicals, a full-face respirator provides better eye and respiratory protection.
Are Parcil Safety masks compatible with safety goggles?
Yes, our designs work well with goggles or face shields for additional protection.
Can woodworking respirators be used for other tasks?
Yes, woodworking respirators can also be effective for other dust-intensive tasks such as sanding, insulation work, or metal grinding, provided they use the appropriate filters for each application.
How do I clean and store my woodworking respirator?
Clean your respirator after each use with mild soap and water, and store it in a cool, dry place to maintain its durability and effectiveness.