Leben
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Respirator Mask that fits comfortably over glasses?
I've lurked this forum for a while but finally registered an account. I have been getting fairly tired of inhaling dusts of powdered reagents that
aren't exactly deadly, just not very awesome to be inhaling.
I have searched online and the only solution I have encountered has been having to get perscription insert lenses for a respirator. I almost refuse to
believe there isn't a respirator that works for people with glasses. Perhaps somebody here can suggest something?
Paint-Masks from hardware stores that only cover the face are absolutely useless in my experience.
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aga
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i'm sure the paint and shotblasting industry has stuff that accommodates specs.
try this site
http://www.hodgeclemco.co.uk/products/ppe/helmets/air-fed-sp...
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i usually forgo glasses when using my full face respirator.
You might be able to use a half face respirator with a set of safety goggles that go over most glasses, if what you're working with isn't all that
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Leben
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If something is unpleasant to breath in then I can generally conclude that I don't want it coming in contact with my eyes either. I may have to look
into a full face respirator.
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i think that the idea of that mask is to pump air in at the back.
that creates a positive pressure, keeping everything away from your face.
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yeah, but if all that being worked with is irritent powdered reagents, all that's needed would be an N95 mask, with possibly some kind of eye
protection.
a respirator would be kind of overkill for this application, of course you could keep it when you're dealing with more hazzardous reagents.
out of curiosity, what exactly are you working with?
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