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Mask - Respirator for spraying
Posted by Penance on Saturday, February 9, 2008 11:15 AM

Im looking for recomendations for face masks to use when airbrushing....

Edit: Just realised it may be called a respirator or filter over the other side of the pond.. 

 

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  • From: The flat lands of the Southeast
Posted by styrene on Sunday, February 10, 2008 4:12 PM

Most any of the new respirators are good.  Manufacturers include MSA (Mine Safety Appliances), 3M, North, Survivair, etc.  Most make good, comfortable silicone rubber devices.

Get yourself a 1/2 mask air purifying respirator (APR) with either organic cartridges + a paint prefilter (a separate piece mounted on the cartridge utilizing a re-usable holder), or a combination cartridge equipped with an organic vapor and N95 filter (They will be color-coded black and pink).  Most home improvement stores have them on the shelves, usually as a ready-to-go package deal--respirator and cartridges.

If you are indeed across the pond, check out this link to locate respiratory protection:

http://www.kellysearch.co.uk/gb-product-77920.html

Lab Safety here in the U.S. is an excellent source for a variety of respirators:  www.labsafety.com

Please keep in mind that the color coding and N95 designations are a part of U.S. approvals, which is handled primarily by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).  Regulations, color-coding (if any), and designations may be different in the UK. 

Good luck in your search.  One last bit of advice:  Don't buy respirators off of Ebay.  I have observed too many sellers selling stuff that has no apparent approval (NIOSH, MSHA, etc.).  Buy locally, or from a recognised manufacurer/distributor.

Hope this helps.

Gip Winecoff

 

 

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