3M™ P2 Flat Fold Particulate Respirator | 9542V | Nuisance Organic Vapour Relief | Valved

P2 Disposable Respirator with Activated Carbon Layer and 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve for Dust, Mist, Fume and Nuisance-Level Organic Vapour Relief

Supply Solutions Group supplies the 3M™ Particulate Respirator 9542V – P2 Flat Fold with Nuisance-Level Organic Vapour Relief to organisations operating across mining, construction, manufacturing, automotive, engineering, maintenance, transport and industrial workplaces throughout Australia.

The 3M 9542V is a specialised disposable respirator designed to provide P2 particulate filtration while also offering relief from nuisance levels of certain organic vapours and odours.

Unlike a standard P2 particulate respirator, the 9542V incorporates an:

Activated Carbon Layer

This carbon layer helps reduce exposure to nuisance levels of organic vapour and odour, with 3M identifying examples such as:

• Diesel particulate-related odours

• Unburned fuel vapour odours

Importantly, 3M defines nuisance levels as concentrations below the applicable Workplace Exposure Standard. The activated-carbon layer does not make the 9542V a substitute for an appropriately selected organic-vapour cartridge respirator where hazardous vapour concentrations are present. (3M Australia)

The respirator provides:

P2 Rated Filtration Efficiency

and is designed to help protect against appropriate particulate hazards including:

• Dusts

• Mists

• Fumes

The 9542V also incorporates the:

3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve

The valve helps remove warm, moist exhaled air from inside the respirator, improving wearer comfort during demanding work.

3M also states that the Cool Flow valve can help minimise the risk of eyewear fogging.

The respirator uses a convenient:

Flat-Fold Design

which provides compact storage and straightforward workplace dispensing.

Each respirator is also:

Individually Wrapped

helping protect it from contamination before use.

The 9542V complies with:

AS/NZS 1716:2012 – Respiratory Protective Devices

and 3M advises that respiratory protection should be selected and used in accordance with AS/NZS 1715 and an appropriate workplace respiratory-protection program. (3M Australia)

As an Indigenous-owned industrial supplier and procurement partner, Supply Solutions Group provides 3M respiratory protection, disposable P2 respirators, reusable respirators, cartridges, filters, PPE and industrial consumables backed by responsive customer service, procurement support and Australia-wide business supply capability.

Product Type

• Product Type: Disposable Particulate Respirator

• Brand: 3M™

• Model: 9542V

• 3M Product Number: 9542V

• 3M ID: 7100224565

• Previous 3M Stock Number: XY003892821

• Filter Class: P2

• Respirator Style: Flat Fold

• Exhalation Valve: Yes

• Valve Type: 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve

• Organic Vapour Relief: Nuisance Level Only

• Activated Carbon Layer: Yes

• Particulate Hazards: Dusts, Mists & Fumes

• Individually Wrapped: Yes

• Natural Rubber Latex Components: No

• Protection Factor: Up to 10 × Workplace Exposure Standard when correctly selected and used

• Standard: AS/NZS 1716:2012

• Manufacturer Packaging: See current 3M packaging information before ordering

Key Features

• Genuine 3M respiratory protection

• Model 9542V

• P2-rated particulate filtration

• Flat-fold respirator design

• Disposable construction

• Activated-carbon layer

• Nuisance-level organic vapour relief

• Helps reduce nuisance organic odours

• Suitable for appropriate diesel particulate environments

• Suitable for nuisance unburned-fuel vapour odours

• Protects against appropriate dusts

• Protects against appropriate mists

• Protects against appropriate fumes

• 3M Cool Flow Valve

• Helps reduce heat build-up

• Helps reduce moisture build-up

• Helps improve wearer comfort

• Helps minimise eyewear fogging

• Individually wrapped

• Protected from contamination before use

• Compact storage

• Convenient workplace dispensing

• Compatible with appropriate 3M eyewear

• Compatible with appropriate 3M hearing protection

• No components made from natural rubber latex

• AS/NZS 1716:2012 compliant

• Suitable for industrial workplaces

• Suitable for manufacturing

• Suitable for automotive applications

• Suitable for appropriate mining applications

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	3M™
Product	Particulate Respirator
Model	9542V
3M ID	7100224565
Previous 3M Stock Number	XY003892821
Product Type	Disposable Specialty Respirator
Filter Class	P2
Respirator Style	Flat Fold
Exhalation Valve	Yes
Valve Type	3M™ Cool Flow™
Activated Carbon Layer	Yes
Organic Vapour Relief	Nuisance Level Only
Particulate Protection	Dusts, Mists & Fumes
Individually Wrapped	Yes
Natural Rubber Latex Components	No
Protection Factor	Up to 10 × WES when correctly selected and used
Standard	AS/NZS 1716:2012
Intended Use	Occupational / Workplace Respiratory Protection

The specifications above are confirmed by 3M Australia for product 9542V / 3M ID 7100224565. (3M Australia)

Typical Applications

• General particulate protection

• Dust exposure

• Mist exposure

• Fume exposure

• Diesel particulate environments

• Nuisance organic odours

• Manufacturing

• Automotive workshops

• Industrial maintenance

• Mechanical maintenance

• Equipment servicing

• Engineering

• Construction

• Mining

• Transport maintenance

• Workshop operations

• Plant maintenance

• Appropriate fuel-related environments

Suitable Industries

• Mining and resources

• Manufacturing

• Automotive

• Transport

• Construction

• Engineering

• Industrial maintenance

• Mechanical workshops

• Heavy equipment

• Infrastructure

• Utilities

• Facilities management

• Trades and contracting

Why Choose the 3M™ 9542V Respirator?

The 9542V provides a combination of:

P2 Particulate Filtration + Activated Carbon Nuisance Organic Vapour Relief + 3M Cool Flow Valve

This makes it particularly useful where workers may encounter both airborne particulates and unpleasant organic odours at concentrations below occupational exposure limits.

A conventional P2 respirator primarily addresses particulate hazards.

The 9542V adds an activated-carbon layer specifically designed to provide additional relief from certain nuisance organic vapours and odours. (3M Australia)

P2 Rated Filtration

3M identifies the 9542V as providing:

P2 Rated Filtration Efficiency

It is designed for appropriate exposure to particulate hazards such as:

• Dusts

• Mists

• Fumes

Respirator selection must be based on the actual contaminant and workplace concentration rather than simply choosing a P2 respirator for every airborne hazard.

Activated Carbon Layer

A key feature distinguishing the 9542V from many conventional P2 respirators is its:

Activated Carbon Layer

Activated carbon helps adsorb certain organic vapours and odours.

For the 9542V, this capability is specifically limited to:

Nuisance-Level Organic Vapour Relief

3M gives diesel particulate matter and unburned fuel vapour as example environments where the activated-carbon layer may provide odour relief. (3M Australia)

What Does Nuisance-Level Organic Vapour Mean?

This limitation is important.

3M defines nuisance levels as:

Levels below the Workplace Exposure Standard

The 9542V should therefore not be treated as an organic-vapour cartridge respirator for hazardous concentrations of solvents, fuels or other organic vapours.

Where organic vapour concentrations approach or exceed applicable exposure limits, an appropriately selected reusable respirator and organic-vapour cartridge may be required.

3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve

The 9542V incorporates the:

3M Cool Flow Valve

The valve helps expel warm and moist exhaled breath from inside the respirator.

3M identifies this as particularly beneficial during long periods of wear, hot and humid conditions, or physically demanding work. (3M Australia)

Helps Reduce Heat Build-Up

During physical work, warm exhaled air can accumulate inside a respirator.

The Cool Flow valve helps discharge this warm air more efficiently.

This can improve wearer comfort during:

• Heavy physical work

• Hot conditions

• Humid environments

• Extended respirator use

Helps Minimise Eyewear Fogging

3M specifically states that the Cool Flow valve also helps minimise the risk of:

Fogging of eyewear

This can be beneficial where workers simultaneously wear:

• Safety glasses

• Prescription safety eyewear

• Other compatible protective eyewear. (3M Australia)

Flat-Fold Design

The 9542V uses a:

Folded / Flat-Fold Design

This makes the respirator compact when not in use.

Potential storage locations include:

• PPE cabinets

• Toolboxes

• Site vehicles

• Maintenance kits

• Workshop stores

• Worker PPE packs

Individually Wrapped

Each 9542V respirator is:

Individually Wrapped

Individual packaging helps protect unused respirators from contamination before they are issued to workers. (3M Australia)

This is particularly useful where respirators are distributed between:

• Vehicles

• Toolboxes

• Workshops

• Site stores

• Mobile maintenance crews

Compatible with Other 3M PPE

3M states that the 9542V is compatible with other appropriate 3M personal safety products, including:

• Eyewear

• Earplugs. (3M Australia)

PPE compatibility should still be checked for each individual wearer because safety glasses, hearing protection and other equipment can affect respirator fit.

Protection Factor

3M lists the 9542V with a protection factor of:

10 × Workplace Exposure Standard

when correctly selected, fitted and used within its limitations. (3M Australia)

This rating should not be interpreted as allowing the respirator to be used against contaminants for which it is not designed.

AS/NZS 1716:2012 Compliance

The 9542V complies with:

AS/NZS 1716:2012

for respiratory protective devices. (3M Australia)

3M also states that respirators should be selected and used in accordance with the applicable AS/NZS 1715 requirements.

Correct Fit Is Essential

A tight-fitting respirator relies on a proper seal between the respirator and the wearer’s face.

Workers should follow the current 3M fitting instructions and conduct the required user seal check before entering the hazardous area.

Facial Hair

Facial hair that crosses the respirator sealing surface can prevent an adequate seal.

This may include:

• Beards

• Heavy stubble

• Sideburns extending into the sealing area

Where a tight-fitting disposable respirator cannot achieve an adequate seal, an alternative respiratory-protection solution may be required.

Fit Testing

Workers using tight-fitting respiratory protection should participate in appropriate fit testing where required by workplace procedures and applicable standards.

Fit testing determines whether a particular respirator model provides an adequate fit for an individual wearer.

A user seal check does not replace formal fit testing where fit testing is required.

Disposable Design

The 9542V is a:

Disposable Specialty Respirator

It should be replaced when required under 3M instructions or workplace respiratory-protection procedures, including where it becomes:

• Damaged

• Dirty

• Contaminated

• Difficult to breathe through

• Unable to maintain an adequate seal

Important Organic Vapour Limitation

The activated-carbon layer provides nuisance-level organic vapour relief only.

It must not be confused with a dedicated organic-vapour cartridge.

For hazardous organic vapour exposure, a competent person should determine the appropriate respiratory protection based on:

• Chemical identity

• Airborne concentration

• Workplace Exposure Standard

• Exposure duration

• Oxygen concentration

• Other environmental conditions

Important Respiratory Protection Information

3M states that proper:

• Selection

• Training

• Fitting

• Use

are essential for respiratory protection.

The 9542V should not be used where the atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life or health, where oxygen is insufficient, or against contaminants outside the respirator's approved capabilities.

Respiratory-protection selection should be undertaken by a competent person familiar with the workplace conditions and RPE limitations. (3M Australia)

Why Buy from Supply Solutions Group?

Supply Solutions Group is an Indigenous-owned Australian supplier of 3M respiratory protection, PPE and industrial safety products.

Benefits of Partnering with Supply Solutions Group

• Australia-wide business supply capability

• Indigenous-owned and operated business

• Genuine 3M product supply

• 3M P2 respirators

• 3M specialty respirators

• Flat-fold respirators

• Valved respirators

• Organic vapour cartridges

• Particulate filters

• Reusable respirators

• Safety eyewear

• Hearing protection

• Hard hats

• Protective gloves

• Construction PPE

• Mining PPE

• Manufacturing PPE

• Automotive workshop supplies

• Industrial consumables

• Procurement support services

• Trade account options

• Bulk purchasing solutions

• Product sourcing assistance

• Responsive customer service

• Ongoing commercial supply arrangements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 3M 9542V?
The 9542V is a P2 disposable flat-fold particulate respirator with a 3M Cool Flow valve and activated-carbon layer for nuisance-level organic vapour relief. (3M Australia)

What is the filter class?
The respirator is P2 rated.

Does it protect against dust?
Yes. 3M identifies dusts among the particulate hazards for which the respirator is designed.

Does it protect against mists?
Yes.

Does it protect against fumes?
Yes, for appropriate particulate fumes within its approved P2 applications. (3M Australia)

Does it provide organic vapour protection?
It provides relief from nuisance levels of certain organic vapours and odours only.

What does nuisance level mean?
3M defines nuisance levels as concentrations below the Workplace Exposure Standard. (3M Australia)

Can it replace an organic-vapour cartridge respirator?
No. Where hazardous organic vapour concentrations require respiratory protection, an appropriately selected organic-vapour respirator system should be used.

Does it contain activated carbon?
Yes. The activated-carbon layer provides the nuisance organic vapour and odour relief.

Does it have an exhalation valve?
Yes.

What valve does it use?
It uses the 3M Cool Flow Valve.

What does the Cool Flow valve do?
It helps remove warm, moist exhaled air from inside the respirator and can improve comfort during physically demanding work. (3M Australia)

Can the valve help reduce fogging of safety glasses?
Yes. 3M states that the Cool Flow valve helps minimise the risk of eyewear fogging. (3M Australia)

Is the 9542V flat fold?
Yes.

Is each respirator individually wrapped?
Yes. (3M Australia)

Does it contain natural rubber latex?
3M states that the product does not contain components made from natural rubber latex. (3M Australia)

What standard does it comply with?
The 9542V complies with AS/NZS 1716:2012. (3M Australia)

What is the protection factor?
3M specifies 10 × Workplace Exposure Standard when the respirator is appropriately selected and used within its limitations. (3M Australia)

Is it suitable for diesel-related environments?
3M specifically gives diesel particulate matter and unburned fuel vapour as examples where its activated-carbon layer can provide nuisance-level vapour and odour relief. (3M Australia)

Is it suitable for automotive workshops?
Yes, for appropriate hazards. 3M includes the 9542V within its Australian automotive disposable-respirator range. (3M Australia)

Is it suitable for manufacturing?
Yes, for appropriate particulate and nuisance-odour applications. 3M includes the 9542V in its Australian manufacturing respiratory-protection range. (3M Australia)

Is fit testing important?
Yes. Respirator fit is critical to protection, and workplace respiratory-protection programs should follow applicable fit-testing requirements.

Can facial hair affect protection?
Yes. Facial hair crossing the sealing area can prevent an adequate respirator-to-face seal.

Can it be used in oxygen-deficient atmospheres?
No. A disposable filtering facepiece respirator is not suitable for oxygen-deficient environments.

What is the 3M ID?
The current 3M ID is 7100224565. (3M Australia)

Can Supply Solutions Group provide other 3M P2 respirators?
Yes. Supply Solutions Group can assist with 3M disposable P2 respirators, Aura respirators, specialty respirators, reusable respirators, filters and cartridges, subject to availability.

Can Supply Solutions Group provide bulk quantities?
Yes. Bulk and recurring procurement arrangements are available for mine sites, manufacturers, automotive workshops, construction companies, engineering businesses and industrial maintenance operations.

Packaging note: 3M’s current Australian page has an internal inconsistency: its page title states 20 respirators per box, while the detailed description currently states 25 respirators per box. Because you did not specify a pack quantity, I have deliberately omitted a box quantity from the SEO title and core listing rather than inventing one. (3M Australia)