Is this actually "oil-free," as in oil free enough so someone could pump air to a respirator through it and a person could breath the air safely?
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It is true oilfree and really low noise level... As a dentist I see that I could use for a portable dental unit but I bought for other thing. Anyway, I'm not sure if for a respirator... What I know is that the air tha comes out doesn't smell bad or so...
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I don't know for sure but I don't think that would be a good idea. The oils would build up inside the machine and probably make it so it wouldn't work but for sure impossible to properly clean. You might be able to put a small cotton ball with oil near the opening where the air comes out. But, it is a cool air machine and I have found the oils work best with warmer air.
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Sorry about that previos answer. That was in reference to the Dynatrap. I mixed the oil w/ water in a spray bottle. It does repel some, but not all. Pleasant smelling & I don't feel I've exposed myself to harmful chemicals.
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An amended response: I found it entirely 'breathable.' That's why I bought it. That's why I use it. And that's why my Japanese girlfriend uses hers. If the choice is between breathing through a filter and breathing dusty, bad air unimpeded, I would prefer the former. - S. Thompson
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For any concern regarding these kinds of products consult the Safety Data Sheet (used to be called MSDS). Google "linseed oil MSDS". I see this product is listed as "Not classified as hazardous for health or environment". I've used this as a wood finishing product for years, often with bare hands. It is recommended that you have good ventilation. I do not have the label in front of me but my guess is that it says something like "known to cause cancer in the State of California"... and every product known to man probably fits in this category.
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I have only used it in calm, sheltered ocean water with no waves, only the tide. But it hasn't leaked or lost air yet and has no problem staying afloat with an adult and a teenager inside.
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No you need oil to out in there. Its easy to use. My husband and kids enjoy it
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No. WD-40 is a very light oil. It would dissipate quickly from the friction and heat generated. In addition there would be fumes for the WD-40 that would not be pleasant or healthy to breath for an extended time.
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The device does not recommend any oils. Perhaps a drop or two of eucalyptus oil onto a cloth to breath into in between a vapor treatment may do the trick.
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Yes this will be more than adequate for that purpose, likely overkill. You may want to look at a P100 particulate filter only, which is rated at 99.97% efficient at 0.3 micron particle/aerosol diameter and is also rated for oil aerosols. The filter you selected is rated to this level and contains additional filtration mechanisms to capture organic vapors and gasses etc...
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Hi. I'm writing from Naturepedic again. I responded to this earlier but just realized that I probably initially misunderstood your question. You said 'will this contain' not 'does this contain' so I believe you meant to ask if this product would prevent the flame retardants in a conventional mattress from off-gassing. Correct? The answer is no. To contain the off-gassing you need a complete seal - no possibility of air leaking out anywhere.
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Leland, This is the disclaimer written on my box: "Use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging, or processing minerals, coal, iron ore, flour, metal, wood, pollen and certain other substances. Liquid or non-oil based particles from sprays that do not also emit oil aerosols or vapors." "Do not use for gases and vapors, oil aerosols, asbestos, arsenic, cadmium, lead, 4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA) or sandblasting; concentrations that exceed 10 times the PEL/OEL, specific OSHA standards, or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower. This respirator does not supply oxygen." 3M
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I'm not a qualified health worker but can answer this question from a common knowledge basis. The Ebola virus is not an airborne virus. It is transmitted by direct contact. Per the WHO, "Ebola ...spreads in the community through human-to-human transmission, with infection resulting from direct contact (through broken skin or mucous membranes) with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected people, and indirect contact with environments contaminated with such fluids." So, generally this respirator will not directly defend or protect one from the Ebola virus. However, it can provide secondary or indirect protection. Wearing the respirator will protect the mouth, nose and parts of the face from exposure to or contact with infected hands or other body parts or body fluids/blood. This is the best response that I can give. I recommend contacting qualified health care workers for more information.
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I don't believe a respirator is necessary. I don't use one for this application. I do however, always use protective goggles or safty glasses. The product is great, I just mix with water in a pump sprayer and go. It kills about every bug that creeps, crawls or flies. One tip though, if you are using it to control mosquitos by applying it under roof eaves and under low hanging leaves(where mosquitos hide during the hot hours of the day), pick a day when there is no wind to apply the product so it doesn't blow back in your face.
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My husband who did pest control for about 6 months used this product for the big pest control company starting with O in the name, and they never used a respirator, but you have to use it with the correct concentrate to water ratio. That being said, your life is in your own hands, so it won't hurt to use one.
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Oil free. It has two outputs but I've never tried to use them at the same time
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Very well. Because you are breathing through the respirator, there is no vapor getting the mask. I've used the mask for hours at a time with no fogging issues.