# 3M™ 1860 N95 Respirator Surgical Masks - FDA Cleared NIOSH Approved - Box of 20

## Overview

Hospital-grade N95 protection, cleared as a surgical mask. The 3M 1860 is a NIOSH-approved N95 respirator and an FDA-cleared surgical mask in one. It filters at least 95% of airborne particles and resists splashes and sprays of blood and body fluids, so clinicians stay protected during patient care.

- NIOSH N95
- FDA-cleared surgical
- Made in USA

## Filtration & Fit

### N95 filtration, at least 95%

NIOSH approved under TC-84A-0006. The electrostatic filter media captures at least 95% of non-oil airborne particles, down to bacteria-size aerosols.

**Protects against:**
- Airborne particles
- Bacteria-size aerosols
- Fluid splash & spray
- Biological aerosols

### Fluid-resistant outer web

The outer layer resists splashes and sprays of blood and other fluids, cleared to ASTM F1862 at 120 mmHg.

### Adjustable nose clip

A shapeable aluminum nose clip and soft nose foam form a custom seal that cuts leakage and helps limit fogging.

### Built for clinical care

From isolation rooms to the OR, the 1860 meets CDC guidelines for exposure control against airborne pathogens, including M. tuberculosis.

### Built for the full shift

- **Braided headbands** - Two stapled elastic headbands go over the head and sit off the ears, holding a secure seal through long procedures.
- **Latex-free construction** - Made without natural rubber latex, a safer choice for sensitive skin in clinical settings.

## Key Facts

| Stat | Detail |
|------|--------|
| 95%+ | Filtration efficiency |
| N95 | NIOSH approved (TC-84A-0006) |
| FDA | Cleared surgical mask |
| 120 mmHg | Fluid resistant (ASTM F1862) |

## Technical details

| Spec | Value |
|------|-------|
| Respirator class | N95 (NIOSH approved) |
| NIOSH approval | TC-84A-0006 |
| Model | 3M 1860 and 1860S (small) |
| Shape | Molded cup / dome |
| Surgical clearance | FDA cleared surgical mask |
| Fluid resistance | ASTM F1862 at 120 mmHg |
| Bacterial filtration (BFE) | Greater than 99% (ASTM F2101) |
| Particle filtration | At least 95% of non-oil airborne particles |
| Nose clip | Adjustable aluminum with soft nose foam |
| Headbands | Two braided, over-the-head |
| Latex | Not made with natural rubber latex |
| Country of origin | Made in USA with globally sourced materials |
| Packaging | Box of 20 respirators |

Video: [Tips for using a 3M Filtering Facepiece Respirator 1860](https://www.youtube.com/embed/oOhzCKVG6Nk)

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the 3M 1860 a real N95?
Yes. It is NIOSH approved as an N95 respirator under approval number TC-84A-0006, so it filters at least 95% of non-oil airborne particles.

### Is it also a surgical mask?
Yes. The 1860 is FDA cleared as a surgical mask and is fluid resistant to ASTM F1862 at 120 mmHg, so it resists splashes and sprays of blood and body fluids during procedures.

### What is the difference between the 1860 and 1860S?
They share the same design, filtration and NIOSH approval under TC-84A-0006. The 1860S is the small size for smaller faces, while the 1860 is the regular size. Both come 20 respirators to a box.

### Does it use ear loops or head straps?
Head straps. Two braided elastic headbands go over the head and behind the neck for a secure seal that keeps pressure off the ears during long wear.