My mom works at a factory she works a production line and she is exposed to chlorine all the time is this mask safe to use.
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Chlorine is a greenish yellow gas which combines with nearly all elements. Chlorine is a respiratory irritant. The gas irritates the mucous membranes and the liquid burns the skin. As little as 3.5 ppm can be detected as an odor, and 1000 ppm is likely to be fatal after a few deep breaths. I suggest you purchase the P100 instead for a little better protection.
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There should be a protocol at work for this and written in a safety book available to all employees.
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Whoa! Kimberly -- the CDC (Center for Disease Control) defines chlorine as "a toxic gas with corrosive properties" - so your mom's employer is obligated to test the work environment for hazardous exposures to its employees -- plus provide the appropriate systems to prevent illness/injury (i.e., ventilation, exhausts, gas masks, physical exams, etc., etc.). Employees then are responsible for wearing the prescribed personal protective equipment for these known/identified exposures. Employees should not try to figure out for themselves what personal protective equipment to purchase and wear. If your mom's employer doesn't address/recognize the chlorine exposure, your mom should call the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) for help. Immediately!
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This is made for particulate matter so it won't help much. A half face respirator or whole face with disposable filters meant for vapors would be much better. A cheaper niosh mask N 100 or N 95 will help less and must be changed often but something is better than nothing. The valve in the mask you asked about lets odor and some vapors in. The best beside the respirator as for smelling it are the blue N95 in the least expensive area. I'm surprised her employer does not provide this.
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it depends on which type of filter you get for the mask. There are different grades of filters that are intended for different purposes, depending on what type of work you are doing. There are filters you can buy that will filter out gases and lead particulate.
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I doubt it. It is just a thin carbon filter. Plus the mask doesn't conform tightly. I have a gap under my chin. It is ok for dust, but I wouldn't trust it for anything else. For health reasons alone, I'd go with a more serious mask.
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Hi Travis, I don't use the hose right now. I work exclusively with Acrylics, and the filter works great to eliminate fumes and overspray. I will be working in a basement eventually, and I doubt I will ever use the hose. But, if you use enamels or paints with toxic fumes, it would be much more important to vent the spray booth out a window or under a door. This would be especially true if you have an open heat source, such as a kerosene heater or ventless gas heater.
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I've never tried this and it would be difficult to do as water will get into the mask at some point. I suppose that you could do it if you were careful.
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I have used this product for many years in two houses that have septic system and have had no problem. The amount of chlorine put into the system is so small that it will not upset the balance of bacteria in the septic tank.
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You could use it longer but you are taking a risk with the filter system not properly doing its job. Think of it like your home water filter, sure you can reuse but the water starts to taste different. 40 hours is a long time in this mask. An hour feels like an eternity.
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Abosolutly. There are no harmful gasses in a fairly open application. I actually wear a protable version arounnd my waste when I am working outside. It works very well on a table or the ground with a group of people sitting around.
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Probably ALL filtering face masks have some kind of breathing resistance. It is a covering, after all. That said, I have found the microfiber Vogmask to be comfortable to wear without too much resistance. I used it cleaning up a very dusty room, had it on for over an hour, and didn't encounter any problems.---Charles Foster Dudley
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I swim laps 2-3 times and week an tho bathing suit is the only one I have, it's very chlorine resistant! Now with that being said you should never wash your suit in the washing machine an always hang to dry. I never ring mine out either. Hope this helps!Lovin mineCheers
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Pool water would contain way too much chlorine. If you ran it through a filter that is capable of removing chlorine you should be fine.
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I have a small face and this mask fits me very good, I use it for wood working, spraying chemicals and mowing due to dust and allergies. I also have a gas mask too but prefer this open face mask. be sure to by the filters as they are separate purchases
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No, I believe there are cartridges or filters you can purchase separately for attachment to this mask that would be suitable for working with such chemicals.
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Abosolutly. There are no harmful gasses in a fairly open application. I actually wear a protable version arounnd my waste when I am working outside.It works very well on a table or the ground with a group of people sitting around.
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Hi, I would suggest you look at the mfg's web site for their tech. explanation. My experience has been that I still use some chlorine shock material periodically and , a small amount of a non chlorine sanitizer each day. I also use a natural blue additive from time to time. When I use the chlorine shock, there is a very noticeable chemical smell. The NII cartridge seems to reduce the frequency of need for the chlorine shock. This means that our spa experience (used just about every day) is enhanced. So the technology seems to work , but it does not , in our experience , eliminate the need for some chlorine and of course other chemicals for various other reasons Hope that helps, Paul Hi, I would suggest you look at the mfg's web site for their tech. explanation. My experience has been that I still use some chlorine shock material periodically and , a small amount of a non chlorine sanitizer each day. I also use a natural blue additive from time to time. When I use the chlorine shock, there is a very noticeable chemical smell. The NII cartridge seems to reduce the frequency of need for the chlorine shock. This means that our spa experience (used just about every day) is enhanced. So the technology seems to work , but it does not , in our... » Read More Hi, I would suggest you look at the mfg's web site for their tech. explanation. My experience has been that I still use some chlorine shock material periodically and , a small amount of a non chlorine sanitizer each day. I also use a natural blue additive from time to time. When I use the chlorine shock, there is a very noticeable chemical smell. The NII cartridge seems to reduce the frequency of need for the chlorine shock. This means that our spa experience (used just about every day) is enhanced. So the technology seems to work , but it does not , in our experience , eliminate the need for some chlorine and of course other chemicals for various other reasons Hope that helps, Paul « Show Less
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Always use the recommended organic particle mask when using any spray chemical. You can't see what can do you harm.
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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.