I'm wondering if this mask protects against asbestos. I take photos in abandoned buildings as a hobby and I really need a good mask.
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You can buy different filters that fit the mask. I have used the 3M 2091 in a dusty woodworking environment and have been very pleased with the results. Here is a blurb from the product sheet for the 2091 filter: "* OSHA substance specific particle exposures: - Lead -Asbestos -Cadmium -Arsenic - 4,4' Methylenedianiline (MDA)". Another filter is the 2097, which provides relief from particulates and organic vapors. Just do a Google search on 3M 2091 or 3M 2097, but it looks like you should be protected. I love my mask. Good luck.
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This mask can protect you against asbestos, so long as it is properly worn and fitted with the appropriate P100 3M filters.
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i thought the underwater per was great, although sometimes it was hard to see through my mask, which was my fault because of water leaking in my mask. of course there is a blue haze because you are under water. to get rid of that i think you need a more expensive camera with filter capabilities. for the price i think it works great!
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I found it somewhat challenging to breathe...it got hot and dampish, but still blocked the dust, which means it worked. Not amazing, but beats breathing dust. Hope that helps. I don't wear it for long consecutive periods of time.
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It really only covers a small area of your face. I'd suggest a more heavy duty mask instead of this one which is designed to protect the user from microbes rather than dust particles. I'd also suggest you get a good pair of hardware heavy duty eye goggles if you are working with fine dust.
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3M has a Youtube video and they do not show the person wearing a respirator or dust mask. There is very little dust, if any at all using the 500 and 800 discs. While it doesn't appear to be necessary, if you are concerned, you could certainly wear a respirator or dust mask, it wouldn't hurt anything.
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Ok, I will answer this question based on experience. It does block odors. I wear this mask in a location that burns their trash in a pit. The fire is some times accelerated with diesel fuel. To say it smells toxic is a huge understatement. This mask will block the smell. It is actually amazing. I wear the mask at the location I work and it is amazing what I can't smell. Anyways, this mask will block odors that are particulate odors such as an open burn pit.
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Works great for painting. Depends if you want to ware a full face mask , but will protect eyes and you get clean air
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It might help for dust,,but there are better masks for construction type work that you can get at a hardware store.
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You get plenty of air thru the mask. I never felt suffocated even with the charcoal filters. I have trouble breathing even without the mask, yet I never felt suffocated or even slightly air deprived.
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I'd be more concerned about the asbestos in the rock ;-) Yes, asbestos occurs naturally. However only over long exposures and inhaling particulants of asbestos is harmful. A bit of dust now and then isn't IIRC. Just more stupid California Prop 65 paranoia that we don't need in labels.
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I had my own and never used the mask. I sold it to a friend who uses it currently to this day. I'd say it covered the face and worth the bonus coming with the marker.
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I bought this mask two months ago, used when snorkeling in BVI and St. Johns. It worked great for me, had no issues. My pictures /videos turned out great, very happy with this mask. I had a lot of GoPro owners inquiring about mask when we were away. Hope this helps!!
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It will help keep the dust out but not much use in protecting from the fiberglass fumes. Check with 3M
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Blocks the smell very well. I keep the mask in a sealed ziploc bag between uses as carbon filters whether you are wearing it or not. I am in China (watch the news about the smog here) and I can tell you that it works well.
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This mask would be 'overkill'. It filters down to organic/petroleum vapor level (2.5 microns). A simple dust mask will be just as effective for your usage.
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We use the mask to spar with training weapons, mostly shinai (bamboo "swords"). It protects well but I have thought of wearing earplugs because the head strikes make my ears ring. We do not strike at full strength. We do not do open hand or gloved sparring with it (I referred to it as a "grater" once when I made incidental skin contact).
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Not sure what mask you are talking about however, it will protect your face from flying debris. If the metal is super hot it may make a mark in shield but it shouldn't get through. I use mine for wood turning and have had huge chunks of wood fly off the lathe and hit the face shield. My face was fine but it did crack the clear shield part, which you can get replacements for.