Why isn't this product NIOSH approved? Can I use it for exercisng in polluted air?
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I quote from product description : "This respirator is government approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as an N95 class respirator and is designed for workplace, regulated uses and applications. NIOSH certification means the respirator has passed stringent government performance standards including filtration efficiency testing and provides at least 95% filtration efficiency solid and liquid particles that do not contain oil.
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Question back is what pollution? Particulate, pollen, polluted fog, industrial gasses? It is NIOSH approved for dust. Not asbestos or heavy metals or chemical based pollution. There are other N100 masks and 3M half face masks that have the opportunity to use a variety of disposable filters for a variety of problems. Remember your eyes are entryways for a lot of really nasty pollutants.
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..."Read the Specs... IT IS APPROVED"!NOTE: "This respirator is government approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) "
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I'm considering CBRN Requirement and using only NIOSH approved masks too. They're much more expensive though. Looks like the SGE 400/3 BB is the lowest cost mask that meets the requirements (maybe)
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I don't think so, it is limited to emmisions related functions for the most part. Federal law forces access to air quality systems. Body control modules and transmission issues are more difficult to access. The tool is not limited. The manufacture sets the limits.
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You should NOT breathe Ozone and you should remove ALL living things (pets/plants/people) in the room that you are using it in. It kills molds, mildew, cigarette stench and much more. I use it to freshen my home after a long cold winter. We turn it on, leave for a few hours then return and open up the place to air out. I use it in my car to freshen also. The only time you can run it with people around is when someone is smoking as it turns to the smoke to oxygen. Owners manual does explain all dangers. I like this product and feel safe using it.
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Simply put California has a stricter NOx emissions than any other state, this product will only do so much to remove smog from ur exhaust, they do not want to be liable for this state unfortunately. Same reason that most after market cats are not allowed there either, they just won't do good enough jobs getting rid of the nitrogen and other contaminants in the air.
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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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No, it is not suitable for that application. You might want to try researching hydroponics ventilation to get an idea of what's out there. It is important for you to determine what kind of airflow you desire. Especially if it needs filtration for dust, smoke, or grease (cooking).
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It's designed for particulate matter. Vapors and gaseous fumes require a different class respirator. Certainly won't be a disposable one....
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This product IS NOT intended to be used directly to the skin. Follow the link to see how this is to be prepared. Breathing the particles can be toxic. http://www.pharmacopeia.cn/v29240/usp29nf24s0_m89700.html
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You have to spray in a well-ventilated area. I would not use it for clothing.
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I know the device is registered with the FDA; see http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRL/rl.cfm?lid=337549&lpcd;=LRJ. I do not know if that constitutes approval by the government. After all this is merely an external cleaning device, not something implanted that would require extensive testing. I don't know that the government would require any testing of this product. I only know that my sinus health seems to be better since I started using the machine which I attribute to my mask and hoses being better cleaned.
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I guess you did not read my review of the "Fresh Air" device. It is worthless and potentially harmful junk. If you want and/or need a reliable and safe air cleaning device then you ought to consult the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (aham.org) for a list of verified and certified air cleaning devices that actually work. As for your "Fresh Air" device, perhaps you might be able to sell it for a few bucks for its scrap metal value, or else use it as door stop. Sorry to hear that you got stuck with one.
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I'm not sure. I would assume that you could but why would you want to when the cloth or paper one's are much more comfortable. Plus the sweat may build up and get a little warm while you are exercising. PS. One person said that breathing was restricted but that would depend on what kind of filter you bought for it.I hope this helps.
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It is not approved for indoor use, I don't think any are. I have never had any issues using it indoors, and it works quite well as well. I believe I remember the same statement "not approved for indoor use" on the ones I used for table side service when I was in fine dining. (great for flaming deserts) I think it would likely need a complicated oxygen sensor with cut off to be approved for indoor use, seems like that would be more effort than it was worth as this should never be used unattended.
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Apparently you can also ozonate oils; but you have to follow their directions very specifically (the booklet that comes with the machine). I have not tried it.It is not for ozonating the air....
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These filters don't have any type of certification. They are only intended for nuisance dust.
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This product is designed to sanitize surfaces, not the air in a room. There are other UV devices that are specifically made for that purpose.