Do you use a mask to prevent inhaling chemicals?
1450581
You should if you are spraying a large area. The area I had was small, so I didn't use one. They do advise you to leave the area ASAP and not disturb it for at least two (2) hours. The Precon is the same product the professionals use and this will get rid of the bugs the first time. Hope this helps.
1450582
No. I don't consider this a serious health risk. You could probably drink this stuff with no problem. But suit yourself.
1450583
I actually sent this back after reading the label. The shipper of this product is extremely helpful and answered my question to them within seconds. I'm sure they will be able to advise you further.
1450584
As the spray is pretty heavy, and you spray it directly on floors and furniture, I don't use a mask. If it were lighter and misted the entire room, or if I had to spray curtains or tapestries, I would consider using a mask and glasses. None of the pets showed any signs of affect. As spraying leaves the surfaces damp, I sprayed when I knew that we would be leaving the house for a couple of hours. That way the stuff was able to soak in, and the surfaces dry out.
1450585
Always use the recommended organic particle mask when using any spray chemical. You can't see what can do you harm.
1450586
When I used this, I went room by room, made sure the window was open first. I just held my breath, sprayed the room, and shut the door. When I did the main part of the house, I did it right before we left for the dog park, so we were not there inhaling fumes. I would hold my breath, spray as much as I could, walk away from the area to breathe. The floors were dry after about a half hour, but there was still a slight smell. I think it took about 4 hours for the smell to dissipate as well.
1450587
We didn't use a mask...maybe we're just risk takers. We sprayed our two-bedroom apartment and didn't feel ill or have any weird side effects afterwards. If you're that worried it would probably be best to cover your nose and mouth with a T-shirt at the very least.
249463
We don't wear our mask every day. We change them when they are visibly dirty and get hard to breathe through. If you are wearing them for hours every day, yes change them every day!
1500909
Assuming that your fumes are organic vapors from diesel or gasoline--this should work just fine. This is also protect from any allergens from the lawn/grass cuttings. P100 filters protect from gas & vapors as well as from particulates, mold, bacteria. Great filter. Fits on both half mask and full face mask.
1684213
Well, I use it for sanding and carving gourds and those particles are 10x smaller than saw dust and it keeps me breathing clear. My guess would be yes. Bottom line is if you can still smell or taste what hazardous material you are working with then the mask is mot working.
2238409
No. Very breathable so stay cool. Not sure how effect it will be as dust mask. Actually I use it both hot and cold conditions.
1333257
You can use the pictured product in a greenhouse. It is a bacteria, so probably not a bad idea to use a mask/respirator during application. I wear a mask and turn the air circulation off.
1914024
This mask is mainly for dust related filtering and not organic compounds or fumes. I would recommend a mask that is specific to automotive paints.
1003855
I have no problems breathing with it. I tried the Sly Profit before this but I had a hard time breathing on that one. You can definitely hear yourself though with this mask compared to the profit. I hope this helps.
1387641
Hi Mel,The MSA website is not very clear about what these cartridges protect against. I have been using them for a while to avoid the unpleasant smell of lacquer thinner solvent - it works very well for that purpose, so I bet it will work fine to avoid the smell of Chlorine/bleach. You may want to contact MSA directly (http://us.msasafety.com/Air-Purifying-Respirators-%28APR%29/Filters-%26-Cartridges/Advantage%26reg%3B-Chemical-and-Combination-Cartridges/p/000100001100001210)
554505
You can if you want! I usually just wash my face with some soap prior to using the face mask
1042743
No! HCN is a poisonous gas and would require a self contained oxygen mask like those used by firefighters or fumigators.
2092573
I use a broadcast spreader, such as Dustmizer. Wear a breathing mask while doing this also.
2184406
They are ventilated by slits in the yellow area. I do not know how well they would work for your purpose. They are, by no means, a gas mask. What I have used them for is when I am routing. I rout by hand and sawdust is flying all over. They protect my eyes very well.
2038420
Yes. I wear eyeglasses. It is a bit uncomfortable using this mask as an eyeglass wearer, but it is a very good product otherwise. I have thought about being fitted for contact lenses, just so I can wear disposable lenses when using the respirator.
185634
NO, strictly for particulates. Infectious disease protection would require positive air pressure suit supplied with sterile air. Remember infectious organisms can enter through eyes, ears, cuts, scrapes, etc. This mask is NOT for protection from infectious diseases.
1609875
Mold spores are too large to make it through the mask filters. If mold is all you are trying to protect yourself from, you can use the disposable "N95" masks.
299914
I just breath like I do when I'm not using the mask. When I'm really tired, I breath through my mouth. Carbon dioxide leave out the air flow out side.