Does this mask stop PM 2.5? I'm moving to China and this seems like a good option for having a non-disposable mask that is more breathable than the standard 3M type disposable masks. But if it isn't effective at filtering PM2.5, I think I'll stick with...
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I am no scientists but this mask did the job for me. I felt much better cycling in the city. It is supposed to filter all kinds of particles, and the mask filter gets dark. So it works. Just one thing, because of the velo strap to close the mask you don't want any kind of wool cloth and scarfs. I ruined 2.
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I just used a paper mask with metal nose clamp... It worked for short exposure. You probably need respirator if you do it more often.
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Personally I like these better than the 'formed' masks. The formed masks tend to move around a little more. The 9211 seems to stay in place better for me. Also, they are much easier to store or take with in a pocket as the are folded flat and in individual packages.
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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.
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I don't know about micron ratings. If my mask is rated 3 microns, then I suspect it would not protect against 2.5 micron particles.
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sorry, but I don't know if it will fit another respirator. I do know there are different cartridges/filters based on what you want to filter (particulates/dust vs. fumes/vapors. I think this cartridge is the actual filter, the small cotton pads that are also available are a pre-filter. hope it helps. You might find the right answers on the 3m website.
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for civilian day-to-day I would go with the more disposable types they tend to be lighter and you can get them with carbon filter for fumes and smells too. These are cost effective(America anyways). the new 3M V-flex disposable particulate masks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5vEjOjHWQ. or get the 3M Aura 9300+ series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoW7SC10UwY might be more comfortable these can get heavy if needed for all day.
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3M 6200 masks are part of a huge system, I am sure they have a cartridge appropriate for your applications. Your just need to find the right one. Your best bet is to go to their website www,3M.com/occsafety. Make sure you obtain and use the right cartridge., they are not all the same...good luck
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Hi, I use my mask for dust mostly,, It does have a charcoal filter in there so it may do pretty good , if the stink isn't too bad..
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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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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.
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It is rated for N95 which supposedly filters out 95% of particles. They don't state pm, Not for toxic or harmful substances such as lead, asbestos, and oil containing vapors, hope this helps.
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SMOKE: This mask is made to protect you from particulate such as airborne dirt, drywall dust, or smoke or paint particles. It cannot protect you from the poisonous gases contained in smoke, such as odorless carbon monoxide. If you are in a nearby city, as you say, you should be just fine, since the poisonous gasses will be heavily diluted by fresh air and the particulate is filtered out by the mask. Smokejumpers often go in with oxygen tanks strapped on, but forest fire smoke is not nearly as nasty as most paint fumes. PAINT FUMES: I've used these masks for sanding and painting on 3 cars and a rototiller, but remember: these masks cannot protect you from dangerous fumes in a non-ventilated paint shop. They stop solid particles, but not poisonous gasses. Professional paint shops use far more sophisticated equipment, such as air scrubbers and circulation fans, to make the air safe. So, a summary: Wear this mask for the particulate protection, and always keep your face UPWIND of paint fumes. They are great masks, and far better than any cheap mask. These would even be useful if there were a volcanic eruption in the Pacific and all that dust wafted across the US for weeks afterward, which it would. If you wear no mask for drywall sanding, you are BEGGING to get particulate into your lungs where you could wind up in the hospital with bronchitis or worse. Don't ask me how I know that. I won't even buy cheap masks now. /tvg
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They filter particles as low as 4-5 microns. When I was in S. Korea I observed people wearing dust mask and these 3-M mask and filters are 1000 times better. Also the mask fits closer to the face with not gaps/openings.Loyd
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To keep dust and mold out of my system I used the pink circle filters (3M Tekk P100 Particulate Filter with Nuisance Level Organic Vapor Release) and it worked wonderfully--much better fitting and much better working than those disposable masks. If you have allergies or asthma or got really irritated lungs/nose/throat the last time, I would recommend this for the next time.Others have mentioned more detailed specs on the 3M website. (Your second question, I don't have a response for.)
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Elizabeth-This is a particulate filter, it will NOT remove ANY odor as there is no activated charcoal to remove odors. I would recommend a nuisance filter mask as a minimum. A half face respirator would be a better choice. Also, if the odors are that strong, I would look at the MSDS for the fragrances and look into better ventilation as part of the solution. The fragrance manufacturer should be able to recommend what type of respirator cartrige would be best.
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Yes they are HEPA filters. However, I've had allergic reactions using the 3M mask with these filters, and I don't think I would if the mask were truly removing 99.97% of the allergen. Some allergens leak through, somehow. These filters are the best I know of to filter out allergens, but I've had many allergic reactions to animal dander right through the filter. And to some kinds of mold. Either the filter itself isn't very good at filtering out some allergens, or other parts of the mask leak somewhat.