Commercial HVAC Filter Products

Product Selection Guide

The Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter Product offering is designed to meet your needs across a variety of applications and
efficiency ratings.
ASHRAE Efficiency
Initial Pressure Drop
Filter Name Filter Type 52.2: 2007
@ 492 fpm
52.2: 2007 Appendix J

Contributes to
Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter MERV 161 earning one point
V-Bank with Gasket 0.26” w.g. towards LEED®
MERV A15 (Yellow) MERV A15 certification
process

Contributes to
Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter MERV 151 earning one point
V-Bank with Gasket 0.23” w.g. towards LEED®
MERV A14 (Black) MERV A14 certification
process

Contributes to
Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter MERV 141 earning one point
V-Bank with Gasket 0.21” w.g. towards LEED®
MERV A132 (Red) MERV A132 certification
process

Contributes to
Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter MERV 141 earning one point
2” Mini-Pleat with Gasket 0.39” w.g. towards LEED®
MERV A132 (Red) MERV A132 certification
process

Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter MERV 141

2” Mini-Pleat with Gasket 0.37" w.g.
MERV A123 (Blue) MERV A123

Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter MERV 121

2” Mini-Pleat with Gasket 0.25” w.g.
MERV A11 (Orange) MERV A11

Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter MERV 111

2” Mini-Pleat with Gasket 0.26" w.g.
MERV A8 (Green) MERV A8

1
The particle capture efficiency will reduce to the MERV-A reporting value in actual use. Please visit www.whatisMERVA.com for more information.
2
Important use restriction: This filter must not be used as a primary filter in hospitals and healthcare facilities where a MERV 14 primary filter is
required per ASHRAE 170 - 2008. 3M recommends the use of Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter Products with a minimum rating of MERV A14.
3
Important use restriction: This filter must not be used as a primary filter in hospitals and healthcare facilities where a MERV 13 or MERV 14
primary filter is required per ASHRAE 170 - 2008. 3M recommends the use of Filtrete™ Commercial HVAC Filter Products with a minimum rating
of MERV A14.

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 ASHRAE Efficiency
Initial Pressure Drop
Filter Name Filter Type 52.2: 2007
@ 492 fpm
52.2: 2007 Appendix J

Filtrete™ Commercial MERV 7

Performance Panel HVAC Filter Ring Panel 0.53" w.g.
(Orange) MERV A7

Filtrete™ Commercial Dust Ring MERV 6

Ring Panel 0.47" w.g.
Panel HVAC Filter (Pink) MERV A6

3M™ High Air Flow (HAF) Air Filters

52.2: 2007
3M™ High Air Flow (HAF) Frameless,
0.04" w.g. @ 200 fpm Arrestance:
Air Filters (White) microstructured media
Up to 50%

3M™ High Air Flow (HAF) 52.2: 2007

Frameless,
Air Filters with Antimicrobial 0.04" w.g. @ 200 fpm Arrestance:
microstructured media
Agent (Green) Up to 50%

1
The particle capture efficiency will reduce to the MERV-A reporting value in actual use. Please visit www.whatisMERVA.com for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information in this literature is based on tests 3M believes are reliable. It is not and should not be relied on as a product or technical specification. We do not
guarantee the accuracy of this information. If any products described in this literature are defective, 3M will replace them at no charge. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES FOR THESE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. You are
responsible for determining whether products described in this literature are fit for a particular purpose and suitable for your application. Because there are many factors within your
knowledge and control that might affect the use and performance of these products, you must evaluate these products to determine whether they are fit for a particular purpose, are
suitable for your application, and meet your performance expectations. 3M IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ANY OF THESE PRODUCTS.
! CAUTION: USED FILTERS MAY CONTAIN CONTAMINANTS FROM OPERATION OF THE HVAC SYSTEM. FOR PROPER HANDLING OF USED FILTERS, CONSULT APPLICABLE
HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS OR CONTACT AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST. TO REDUCE RISK OF ILLNESS OR INJURY, ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN REMOVING OR HANDLING USED FILTERS. DISPOSE OF USED FILTERS ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.
IMPORTANT USE RESTRICTIONS: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS FILTER DIRECTLY TO UV RADIATION FROM A UV PURIFICATION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE UV EXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO A
REDUCTION IN THE MECHANICAL INTEGRITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE FILTER. THIS FILTER MUST NOT BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING UNAUTHORIZED USES: A) ASBESTOS,
LEAD OR MOLD REMEDIATION; B) BIOTERRORISM PROTECTION; C) APPLICATIONS IN BUILDINGS THAT REQUIRE OR ARE UNDERGOING AIR HANDLING SYSTEM REMEDIATION OF
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES; OR (D) PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS PER AIA GUIDELINES.

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