What respirator, and how many different filter sets do you use?

[GuntahKela]

I know my cartridges must be P100 organic vapor, and I've seen my Home Depot options. I know there is more to choose from, out there, and I want to know what works for you for molding, casting, and sanding resin.

Thanks.

 

[GuntahKela]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

Hello? No one here wears one? I've read past threads, and most point out the filters to use. Not much on the respirator itself.

Seems I need a set of filters for molding/casting and a different set of filters for dremeling/sanding resin. Would this be accurate, or is there one mask with one filter good for everything?

 

[NormanF]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

I just use a 3M mask from Home Depot or Lowes that will fit the filters.

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[sportzjunky]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

My everyday respirator is:
3M 6100/07024 Respirator with 2091/07000 Filters
New 3M 6100 07024 Respirator with 2091 07000 Filters | eBay

I wear it about 30% of the time I should wear it alot more especially around mold and casting materials. I always wear it when we are working on fiberglass, resins and sanding plastics coming out of molds. also wear it around the cnc router and especially when its routing nasty ass MDF and tooling board.. also have a special respirator when we etch metal.

 

[GuntahKela]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

Would it be crazy to consider multiple respirator/multiple filter cartridges for multiple tasks?

I do a lot of resin casting and resin dremeling, combined with the occasional spray-painting, paint-removal liquids, and metal-power dusting. The arts-and craft metal dusts store ones, not actual metal dust. Still harmful, thou.

 

[NormanF]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

Personally, I would just get one. The filters are not cheap and I believe they start going off the moment you open them even when not being used.

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[GuntahKela]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

Been reseaching 3M, after using North for a while. Looks like I'm going with this full face one:
3M 6900 Full Face Respirator Size Large with 3M 6003 OV AG Cartridge | eBay

With these filters:

3M Respirator Filters P100 (1 Pair) - Mfg# 2097

I know there are cheaper alternatives, but if I'm going to protect my lungs, why not protect the eyes from the sanding/drilling dust?

 

[nick daring]

What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

I have the 3m version you can get at home depot. i probably need to change the carbon filters though. i should keep better track of that.

I keep thinking about getting a full face version.

Most of time I wear goggles while wearing my respirator. Crap in your lungs is just as crappy as crap in your eyes. Why not just have them attached at this point?

Any good reason not to?

 

[GuntahKela]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

Yeah, full face, all the way. I can never find my googles, when I need them, and they fog-up.

If the 3M full face is good for these fiberglass Boat builders/repairmen, should be enough for my needs.

what filters to use while grinding fiberglass / 541635

Still, I wonder if I need multiple filters for resin mixing and dremeling...

 

[nick daring]

What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

I thought if the cartridge could filter vapors out it could handle any kind of physical particulate like dust or fiber flecks.

 

[GuntahKela]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

I thought if the cartridge could filter vapors out it could handle any kind of physical particulate like dust or fiber flecks.

I thought so, too, but looking at the 3M site, for the P100 filters, there is a list for "Do not use for." Under it, it says "Gases and vapors, including those present in paint spray operations, unless combined with approved chemical cartridges."

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediaw...K1fslxtUnx_ePvTSev7qe17zHvTSevTSeSSSSSS%96%96

Would the resin fumes count as Gases and Vapors? How about spray-painting with spray cans?

 

[Toxx]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

I thought so, too, but looking at the 3M site, for the P100 filters, there is a list for "Do not use for." Under it, it says "Gases and vapors, including those present in paint spray operations, unless combined with approved chemical cartridges."

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediaw...K1fslxtUnx_ePvTSev7qe17zHvTSevTSeSSSSSS%96%96

Would the resin fumes count as Gases and Vapors? How about spray-painting with spray cans?

The P100 seems to be a filter for particles, like dust or vapors, but not for fumes and gases!

There are special filters for organic fumes.

Waterbased acrylic spray paint may be no problem, but lacquer with its solvent fumes or resin or bondo need this special filters

 

[GuntahKela]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

Waterbased acrylic spray paint may be no problem, but lacquer with its solvent fumes or resin or bondo need this special filters

Could you recommend a filter for mxing resin or bondo?

Seems like I'll be getting a P100 particulate filter, for sanding/bodywork, and a Multi Gas/Vapor cartridge filter for mixing/ spray-painting. Only if I knew which ones.

 

[Toxx]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

Could you recommend a filter for mxing resin or bondo?

Seems like I'll be getting a P100 particulate filter, for sanding/bodywork, and a Multi Gas/Vapor cartridge filter for mixing/ spray-painting. Only if I knew which ones.

For Germany i would use the 3M 6055 A2 for 6000 series

maybe the same as:

3M Product Catalog - US: 3M? Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge/Filter 60926, P100 Respiratory Protection 60 EA/Case

 

[Rylo]

For painting, I use a 3M vapor mask with 6001 cartridges and the 5P71 pre-filters. This rig is also fine for light sanding.

I just get a new one every year or so to play it safe.

-Rylo

 

[GuntahKela]

Re: What respirator do you use? In the market for a new one

maybe the same as:

3M Product Catalog - US:*3M? Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge/Filter 60926, P100 Respiratory Protection 60 EA/Case

Actually, after talking to the 3M people over the phone, and dictating them the hazardous ingredients in Bondo and resin, they suggested that cartridge's lighter version, the 60921 for both mixing and sanding.

Both 60921 and 60926(the one you posted) cartridges do double duty for mixing and sanding. The difference being the 60926 will also protect you from Ammonia, and it is a bit more expensive.

The P100 2097 filters will only protect you from working with resin/bondo/fiberglass(sanding, drilling), but will offer little protection from mixing them.

If your filter isn't in the p100 organic vapor level and isn't colored pink/magenta/purple, then you are, probably, using the wrong filter for this line of work/hobby. This came from the horses's mouth, after they called me back from researching their own product.

The guide to both 3M Particle and vapor filters:
http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?6666660Zjcf6lVs6EVs66svrDCOrrrrQ-

Smooth-on called me back, regarding their recommendations. They weren't much help. They said a dusk mask would be enough...or the respirators at the Home Depot would do. Their answers were too vague.