How well does this mask block strong odors? I make candles and need to block out extremely strong fragrances.
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It does not block odors. It is a particle filter mask and odors can travel as molecules combined with air thus this filter will not catch them.Try the filters from Wein I think is the name. These are designed for disaster relief workers and will filter much better than the mask you are asking about. The cost is several times more and the masks are usually replaced each day.
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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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You're probably better off with a respirator aimed towards oil based materials, and not particulate like this one. I knew I was spraying paint when I was wearing this, and the standards this meets aren't for small particles like that.
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Ok, I will answer this question based on experience. It does block odors. I wear this mask in a location that burns their trash in a pit. The fire is some times accelerated with diesel fuel. To say it smells toxic is a huge understatement. This mask will block the smell. It is actually amazing. I wear the mask at the location I work and it is amazing what I can't smell. Anyways, this mask will block odors that are particulate odors such as an open burn pit.
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This was done outside on our deck by my husband. I thought it smelled pretty awful; he did not (not uncommon). However, it dissipated in a reasonable amount of time. I remember suggesting a mask when he did the application, but he did not use one.
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It's not super hot. I've tried a lot of different mask and I really like this one. I'm a mouth breather too and this works well for me. I have been hand washing to keep it clean and free from dust etc.
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It's a strong smell. Even with a mask it will almost knock you out. I don't think it's safe to breathe. I always do mine outside like on my deck where there is open area.
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The smell is honestly not that bad. It's not even as strong as people make it out to be. I would say put a little bit of hairspray to mask it. Best way to do it is to put it on at night. Massage it into your hair and scalp( brushing it into your hair helps too ) and wash it out in the morning
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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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These wonderful masks have no odor. I wear one every time I go outside, to the grocery store, gym, & anyplace else I might be around people who are ill. When I go to an Indian casino I end up with them 3 deep so the smoke doesn't bother me. I have asthma & these masks work very well for everything. Pat
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No, we use scented candles and we do not have problems with false alarms from the light candle smoke.If you were to put the candle under the smoke alarm and the candle gave off a heavy black smoke, this would set off the alarm.
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Hi. I went through the same thing and checked the 3M site. For the mask you may buy different kinds of filters. The one that is for dust, like for a woodworker, has a filter inside that looks like a cars air filter. The one for chemicals has a different filter inside and you may use these pre-filters. Put one of each cartridge facing up. They fit into the ridge around the filter and a cover keeps them in place. Hopefully I've been reasonably clear otherwise feel free to ping me again.
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You get plenty of air thru the mask. I never felt suffocated even with the charcoal filters. I have trouble breathing even without the mask, yet I never felt suffocated or even slightly air deprived.
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You'll have to check the specs or ask your doctor's office. You could probably get a decent answer if you Googled it or call the company. My doctor's nurse was the one who turned me on to this type of mask. They use them all the time.
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I don't think it keeps out smells, since I smell the wood I'm cutting. I can smell finishes that I use. It might filter out some of the smell and allow you to work and use the bleach??
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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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Hi Mel,The MSA website is not very clear about what these cartridges protect against. I have been using them for a while to avoid the unpleasant smell of lacquer thinner solvent - it works very well for that purpose, so I bet it will work fine to avoid the smell of Chlorine/bleach. You may want to contact MSA directly (http://us.msasafety.com/Air-Purifying-Respirators-%28APR%29/Filters-%26-Cartridges/Advantage%26reg%3B-Chemical-and-Combination-Cartridges/p/000100001100001210)
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I have worn it with safety glasses with no trouble. The seal around the mask is flexible and seems to work well in fitting with glasses. Worked well for me when i was finishing a new floor - there was no smell though the finish was very potent.
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It make a pretty secure seal, but I am not sure about the smells it would let through.
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I've found no problem with breathing in this mask... I believe the slightly larger holes on the mouth area are designed for allowing easier air flow. hope this helps :)