When someone calls and asks for an asbestos dust mask, this is the item we recommend. It is our most popular respirator package. We have combined the 3M 6000 series halfmask respirator with a pair of 3M 2091 P100 filters to help protect against asbestos, lead and cadmium dusts. Besides being a great Asbestos Respirator or Lead Respirator, it is also good for most types of welding.
Use the asbestos masks if you are working on older heating vents or ducts, "popcorn" ceilings, automotive brake linings or pipe insulation. For lead dust created from grinding off old paint, this respirator should do the trick. This mask is a key part of our Lead and Asbestos Removal Kit.
We also sell a 3M Lead Dust Mask that is disposable.
If the ventilation is less than optimal, for instance for folks using a heat gun to remove lead based paint indoors, we suggest moving to the 3M 60926 Multigas/P100 cartridge. This will add a charcoal layer to absorb any vapors that might be generated. That said, never forget that carbon monoxide (CO) is not removed by this or any other cartridge, and that CO is potentially deadly. Good ventilation is something that can't be over emphasized.
This 3M HEPA mask and filter combination also offers excellent protection for those sanding or cutting fiberglass or working with fiberglass insulation.
On a related note, we have received a fair amount of interest for respirator protection for use at indoor shooting ranges. Depending on the ventilation, many shooters are reporting elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream. This is an obvious health hazard. As a Lead Dust Respirator, this mask provides HEPA level protection for your lungs. Also, lead clings to clothing. So if you have young children in the house, it is a good idea to wash your shooting clothing separately from the family laundry.
Assembly Includes:
1 each 3M 6000 half mask respirator (choose size)
1 pair 3M 2091 P100 (HEPA) filter
Filters attach directly to the mask with 1/4 turn bayonet-style connector. Other 3M filters will also connect to this mask. The video below shows how to assemble and wear the mask.
Mask Sizing
Respirator mask sizes are not quantified with measurements. The majority of our customers, 80% plus, use the medium size. This has held true for many years and across all types of industries.
If your past experience with glasses or hats indicate that you have a much larger or smaller face than most other people you may want to get the larger or smaller size. Usually men with notably large faces, or prominent noses use the large. The rest of us use medium. Unfortunately, there isn't a better way to measure other than Respirator Fit testing to tell if you have a perfect fit.
Part Numbers:
3M 6191 Small
3M 6291 Medium
3M 6391 Large
3M 2091 P-100 Particulate Filter
Click here to read the 3M Asbestos and Lead Dust Respirator Video Transcript

After using other masks, this one by 3M is the best by far. Even considering the cost, which is quite reasonable, it is. The design, ease of use, and less restrictive air flow was a most welcome change from the others. Great job 3M!!
I bought this as I have severe seasonal allergies and was advised that it would keep pollen out.
I bought more and gave them as gifts to contractors and painters who were using useless dust masks.
I ordered the respirator prior to reading about the sizing info. Fortunately I have a large noggin and the large sized respirator fits quite well, and is doing the job brilliantly. My old 1930 built house is chock full of 7 layer thick paint with at least the first three containing lead. Having the respirator properly fitted and in place allows me to scrape away the old paint in comfort knowing I am protected from the lead fumes and dust. I looked at the same product listed on other sites asking much more $$ for the item. With shipping, my cost was under $25, and now my restoration projects are right on target again. Thanks for the great product and the great price!
Perfect for the job i was doing!!!!
Arrived quickly, definitely get a size large if you have a longer face
Compact, light-weight, comfortable protection... Can't be beat at the price!
Fits well, and keeps all the dust out . Easy to put on. 
The mask fits and works great. Items were promptly shipped.
This respirator is the perfect safety tool when cleaning and sweeping brass and other dirt from the floor of the gun range.
Bought this to deal with asbestos flooring. Great price and got it fast. Not the most comfortable mask but I'm not sure others would be more comfortable.
Bought two masks and 4 filters to protect the wife and me for a reorganization of items in the attic. This was done after a new roof was installed and lots of small debris and roof dust had fallen through. These masks met the challenge. Comfortable to wear and the filters were so good you hated to breath non-filtered Los Angeles air. Recommend to buy and use.
Shipped on time and quickly, easy instructions not that it needed them. Can't complain at all!
We bought this mask after extensive research for removing asbestos. My son used it and said it was comfortable and effective. Saved us a ton of money over hiring an asbestos abatement company. He donned up in head to toe covering every square inch of his body. This mask worked wonderfully.
I ordered this so I could go into a few old Asbestos buildings that were riddled with bad materials for my lungs, this worked well. It may get hard to breath fast but why would you?
Purchased Medium & Large sizes they have a good fit and are easy to work in.
Good fit, couldn't smell anything, does the job cheaper than many other masks
This mask, with the 2091 filter cartridges, was just what was needed to do a safe and proper job.
Very comfortable, it is very easy to put on and take off. I am stripping my whole house of 120 years of paint and this product proved very helpful. One small glitch is that it is difficult to wear with prescription glasses.
I bought 6 of these masks and all 6 guys love them including me, I would recommend this mask to anyone. Good buy!
Comfortable, excellent fit. 
Happy with how it helped me feel better after shooting indoors!
Overall I was very pleased with this respirator and would recommend it to anyone.
Finally a face mask that you can get a good fit by choosing sizes. I have a large head and had problems with getting a good fit.This mask fixes that problem. It is comfortable and easy to breathe in and out. I work in a wood workshop and create a lot of dust. This takes care of the problem.
This mask worked very well for both plaster dust and fumes from heat gun paint removal. The nose bridge gets uncomfortable after a few hours, but the filters/mask combo did what I hoped. Delivery was quick and on time.
Delivery was very fast.
Masks work great, and I was amazed how quickly the package was delivered. Would highly recommend them, especially the prices!
I used it while removing popcorn ceiling in bathroom. Worked fine, I found it more comfortable than I expected. I was glad to find the small size online, it wasn't available locally.
Very easy to put on. I use it around fire assaying of gold. Rides a bit low on me. 
I made my selection and paid my money and my items arrived. A perfect experience. I know it sounds kind of bland but in this age of poor customer service having a simple and accurate transaction is very nice. I will recommend PK Safety to everyone .
Easy to use and received quickly from the company.
I am very pleased with this product.... My only concern is having a hard time with the lower strap clasp... Just trying to join them is a task...
used for sanding and paint stripping.
I used this to tear out plaster and lathe walls in our house. There was also 'rock wool' or 'mineral wool' insulation, which is nasty stuff. I did not have a problem with ANY of the dust getting into the mask, and the house was full of dust during tear out. The mask was easy to put on and use. I like that it came in a resealable plastic bag.After several hours of use the mask started to hurt the bridge of my nose. If I did this for a living I would look for a more comfortable mask. This is why I gave it 4 stars and not 5.
Great quality and good brand name to thrust. Good for use on insulation for attics and very protective. And easy to use. Good price
We used the product in lead paint abatement and removal of debris in a residential reconstruction project. The respirators provided thorough protection for our workers.
Comfortable for short periods of time. Works very well at keeping the dust/debris out of your mouth/nose/lungs. I used it for removing old paint. Paper masks seem almost useless for this and most other applications. This worked well for paint removal. Also used it for grinding rust off of metal parts with the wire wheel. Kept the rust dust out of my lungs very well too! After two or three days of use, it really started to hurt the bridge of my nose. Might be worth trying the more expensive silicon one if you are using more than one day.
This respirator worked out great when I was gutting a room in my house and putting up new drywall. Fits securely to my face and I didn't breathe in any dirt.
Great product, used if for major renovation.
It's exactly what I needed, cheaper and faster than I had any right to expect.
It felt like this mask made a tight seal around my face (and I have a short beard), and it felt like the filters were working. So as far as I can see, it did the job. Now, I didn't do a reading of my blood lead levels before and after the project, so I just have anecdotal evidence it worked. Plus this is the only respirator I have ever used, so I have nothing to compare it to. But the price was right, and the quality seems to be there.
Everything about the order and the respirator was easy and straight forward.