Would this mask protect aginst airborne pathogens? Suck as TB? Thanks
1839809
No, esp not TB. It would help, but it is really for allergies and dust, etc. For that you would need a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certified respirator for protection.
1847658
It does "help", but does not completely filter anything. I have some serious lung health concerns so I use these when I fly or go into crowded areas. So far they've helped to keep me from getting ill.
1276979
Nikolai, This is a good designed mask for any dusty job. The reason I spend more for this design is because of the front vent that directs the exhaled breath away from fogging up my eye glasses.
1703932
The quality of the mask is pretty good and the mask does cover your hole face... Yea no problem hope this helps you out
559575
An N95 mask is the very least protection a person passing through a "hot" zone should have. At first opportunity, dispose of the mask (burn, bleach) and put on a new one. Ebola is known since 2012 to be transmittable as an aerosol. Reducing the amount of aerosolized virus entering sinuses and throat can only be good. Pray for Africans and Western soldiers/medical staff sent to the hell-hole of tropical Africa.
1684213
Well, I use it for sanding and carving gourds and those particles are 10x smaller than saw dust and it keeps me breathing clear. My guess would be yes. Bottom line is if you can still smell or taste what hazardous material you are working with then the mask is mot working.
1037328
This mask would be better than nothing. I'm no sure that any mask could stop chemical odors unless you had a separate air supply. This whole genre of masks are for dust and air borne particles of paints and chemicals. You would still get some fumes, although it would block out most of the tiny droplets. For the money, this will be your safest alternative unless your ready for hazmat procedures.
1920532
Nope! You're better off buying a mask that's $30-50.. I use mine for airsoft and I know for sure nothing would go through. Paintball is a different story!
830671
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.
443232
Would it work as a rescue mask if one was in a smoke-filled building and one was trying to get our quickly? How about in a teargas situation?
810027
I bought these masks for health reasons (illness, contagious diseases, etc). But I believe that 2.5 microns are smaller than 3 microns. It's possible that the 2.5 microns could seep though the mask.
337586
I can't tell which mask you mean from this format, but the two types I bought on Amazon state that they are basically for particulates instead of gas/mold spores/asbestos. They have built-in respirators to let air in however, so probably wouldn't do for a sick room. I have bought the little masks that are for medical situations, though, and those are to be used just once.
2238409
No. Very breathable so stay cool. Not sure how effect it will be as dust mask. Actually I use it both hot and cold conditions.
1957611
Yes, but you will not get good seal which defeats the purpose of the mask. Not a good choice if you have a beard. A good seal is important to prevent very fine dust from getting into your lungs.
1393418
It's referring to the inhalation of germs/dust and other things you want to keep out, though it does restrict overall air intake a little bit, as breathing through a mask or thin cloth might.
626540
I'm sure they make masks big enough to use with it but typically... You would need a face shield I think. As far as vapors being filtered out, yes it would do it. As far as full face protection and vision protection? I would look elsewhere. The silicone could probably be easily damaged by sparks.
30209
Yes, it will protect you from breathing contaminated air, including Ebola, if a strain were to ever mutate and become airborne. You will also need to protect your body, from head to foot, from bodily fluids as with the current strain of Ebola we are hearing about. Pick up an extra set of filters too...