3M response to the Coronavirus

3M has increased production at manufacturing facilities around the world, including those that make respirators, to help meet demand for supplies that help protect people. We are supporting the public health and government response to the outbreak and are working with governments, medical officials, customers and distributors around the world to help get supplies where they are needed most. At this time the World Health Organization (WHO) has not made any recommendations for personal protective equipment (PPE) use, including respirators, by the general public.

Please note that 3M is not selling its Personal Protective Equipment directly to end-users.

Sources of supply are authorized retailers, DIY stores as well as e-commerce platforms.

For further information see:

Fraudulent Activity, Price Gouging, and Counterfeit Products
If you have concerns about potentially fraudulent activity, price gouging, or counterfeit 3M products, you can report your concerns here: Report a problem

STATEMENT: Fraudulent Activity, Price Gouging, and Counterfeit Products (PDF, 84 KB)

3M recommends purchasing our products from a 3M authorised distributor or dealer only. This offers the greatest assurance that you will receive authentic 3M product.

If you need help identifying 3M authorized distributors and dealers in your area, please contact the 3M Help Centre.

Where to buy
Products listed on our online catalogue pages have a ‘Where to Buy’ link on the page. Start by finding a suitable product in our Respirator catalogue or use Search function. On Where to Buy page, you can enter your location to find distributors in your area.

Recommended links to local authorities

Respirator and Surgical Mask information

Respirator Fitting Posters
Disposable Respirators

Reusable Respirators

Respirator Fitting Videos
Disposable Respirators

Reusable Respirators

Face Fit Testing Resources

Cleaning and Disinfection

Powered Air-Purifying Respirators Videos

Other PPE Considerations