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carbon man
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Is this mask and filters safe and ok to use with the resin pictured.
I can sometimes get a wiff of the resin with the mask on. And more than anything worry about long term effects.
I use it Mabe 2 hours at a time about 5 times a week.
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Ideally you want to look at your "regular" exposure to the styrene if you do it a lot or as a business. Depending on where you are based, you will probably find industrial exposure limits for styrene (and other similar solvents) detailed which you can refer to.
In most cases, occasional users working in a well ventilated environment with a good quality mask with appropriate filters will unlikely ever exceed any safe working limits.
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Warren (Staff) (18/01/2017)
Ideally you want to look at your "regular" exposure to the styrene if you do it a lot or as a business. Depending on where you are based, you will probably find industrial exposure limits for styrene (and other similar solvents) detailed which you can refer to.
In most cases, occasional users working in a well ventilated environment with a good quality mask with appropriate filters will unlikely ever exceed any safe working limits.
So would you say this mask is sufficient? Is there anything better I could be using. Thanks
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It's impossible to answer that without knowing what filter cartridges the respirator has. If it has organic vapour cartridges then yes, it should be sufficient. If it only has dust cartridges then no, it's not doing anything for the vapours.
The alternative is an air-fed mask. In theory these are better, but to be honest I have my concerns about the oil vapour coming from the compressor. I prefer to wear a respirator and ensure plenty of ventilation.
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Sorry I forgot to put that but. They are moldex organic vapour a2 filters
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Respiratory question
carbon man
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8 Years Ago
Do you work in a confined space or a space with no ventilation?
Hanaldo
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8 Years Ago
It's in a 10ft x 10ft shed low roof. But I have made a extractor hood above where I work. So fairly...
carbon man
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8 Years Ago
Yeh I would still be wearing a respirator then. I always work outside in the fresh air, if I do any...
Hanaldo
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8 Years Ago
Ideally you want to look at your "regular" exposure to the styrene if you do it a lot or as a...
Warren (Staff)
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8 Years Ago
[quote][b]Warren (Staff) (18/01/2017)[/b][hr]Ideally you want to look at your "regular" exposure to...
carbon man
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8 Years Ago
It's impossible to answer that without knowing what filter cartridges the respirator has. If it has...
Hanaldo
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8 Years Ago
Sorry I forgot to put that but. They are moldex organic vapour a2 filters
carbon man
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8 Years Ago
Then yes, as long as you aren't working in a confined space then it should be sufficient. As far...
Hanaldo
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8 Years Ago
Thanks Hanaldo. Great reply!
carbon man
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