antzombie280
Jr Member
Ok, so we all know one of the most important things to have when using bondo, when painting, or when using other toxic chemicals is a good respirator .
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When looking to buy or to get a respirator here are some tips:
1. Make sure you don't use a drywall cloth respirator because it will not work. Those are made to block small drywall particles, not fumes.
2. When searching for one don't go lower than like $20-30. The more expensive the safer.
3. Useful ones are ones that has detachable cartridges/filters.
4. MAKE SURE THE CARTRIDGE OR RESPIRATOR YOU USE SAYS IT BLOCKS ORGANIC VAPORS!!!! -loess
5.Be careful of Gas Masks bought on Ebay- Many of these are only for sale because they have EXPIRED CARTRIDGES. An expired cartridge does not protect from anything, and in fact can be hazardous. -xanderbach
Hazardous Effects:
Inhalation: Nasal and respiratory irritation, nausea, cough, shortness of breath, dehydration, allergic respiratory
reaction, tiredness, dizziness, weakness, headache, anesthesia, drowsiness, fatigue, chest pain, vomiting, central
nervous system effects, narcosis. Liquid can be fatal if aspirated into the lungs.
Skin contact: Extraction of natural oils with resulting dry skin, irritation, allergic skin reactions, redness and
dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin.
Eye contact: Irritation, redness, pain, tearing, blurred vision, sensation of seeing halos around lights and
reversible damage.
Ingestion: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, headache, dizziness, drowsiness,
fatigue, lack of coordination, central nervous system effects, depression.
Chronic: Repeated overexposure to this product may cause: central nervous system damage, hearing damage, kidney
damage, liver abnormalities, lung damage, cardiac abnormalities, reproductive organ damage, blood effects, eye
damage.
Other Health Effects:
Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. Reports have
associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system
damage.
Safety Precautions:
Respiratory Protection: When personnel, whether spraying or not, are inside a spray booth, ventilation is unlikely to
be sufficient to control particulates and chemical vapor in all cases. In such cases air supplied respiratory equipment is
recommended until particulate and vapor concentration has fallen below exposure limits. If monitoring demonstrates
levels below TLV or PEL wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator device. See safety equipment supplier for
evaluation and recommendation.
Ventilation: Provide sufficient ventilation to keep vapor concentration below the given TLV and/or PEL.
For baking finishes, exhaust vapors emitted during heating. Remove decomposition products formed during welding or
flame cutting of surfaces coated with this product.
Protective Gloves: Required for prolonged or repeated contact. Use solvent resistant gloves. Barrier creams are not
substitutes for full physical protection. Refer to safety equipment supplier for effective glove recommendations.
Eye Protection: Use safety goggles or face shield designed to protect against splash of liquids when spraying or when
working with open liquids such as during mixing or pouring.
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Ok now that we know what happens when you breath in hazardous Fiberglass fumes, (simply put.... BRAIN DAMAGE)
here are some gas masks i got from the police station, you can also find these on ebay for pretty cheap. But DO NOT buy cartridges from ebay, unless you are %100 they are brand new.
ATTENTION: make sure you also get organic vapor blocking cartridges, the mask itself will not be sufficient enough
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PICKING OUT A CARTRIDGE:
Standard: here is a standard small cartridge, this particular model costs about $30 but im sure you can find em cheaper.
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Heavy Duty: this is a little extreme but again, the more protection the better. These cartidges are for chin style masks and are very effective, but are typically a little more expensive.
again you will be fine with the standard model, it fits most respirators and gas masks
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I like to use gas masks because they have built in visors for eye protection but you can also wear standard visor-less respirators. (just make sure you also wear safety glasses or goggles too)
[attachment=5760:glass_032.jpg]-picture from loess
These can be found at home depot or lowes for about $30
I hope this thread helps all you unsafe people to not kill your brain cells, and everyone else with respirator questions
if you think i should add something to the thread, post it and i'll add it
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When looking to buy or to get a respirator here are some tips:
1. Make sure you don't use a drywall cloth respirator because it will not work. Those are made to block small drywall particles, not fumes.
2. When searching for one don't go lower than like $20-30. The more expensive the safer.
3. Useful ones are ones that has detachable cartridges/filters.
4. MAKE SURE THE CARTRIDGE OR RESPIRATOR YOU USE SAYS IT BLOCKS ORGANIC VAPORS!!!! -loess
5.Be careful of Gas Masks bought on Ebay- Many of these are only for sale because they have EXPIRED CARTRIDGES. An expired cartridge does not protect from anything, and in fact can be hazardous. -xanderbach
Hazardous Effects:
Inhalation: Nasal and respiratory irritation, nausea, cough, shortness of breath, dehydration, allergic respiratory
reaction, tiredness, dizziness, weakness, headache, anesthesia, drowsiness, fatigue, chest pain, vomiting, central
nervous system effects, narcosis. Liquid can be fatal if aspirated into the lungs.
Skin contact: Extraction of natural oils with resulting dry skin, irritation, allergic skin reactions, redness and
dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin.
Eye contact: Irritation, redness, pain, tearing, blurred vision, sensation of seeing halos around lights and
reversible damage.
Ingestion: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, headache, dizziness, drowsiness,
fatigue, lack of coordination, central nervous system effects, depression.
Chronic: Repeated overexposure to this product may cause: central nervous system damage, hearing damage, kidney
damage, liver abnormalities, lung damage, cardiac abnormalities, reproductive organ damage, blood effects, eye
damage.
Other Health Effects:
Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. Reports have
associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system
damage.
Safety Precautions:
Respiratory Protection: When personnel, whether spraying or not, are inside a spray booth, ventilation is unlikely to
be sufficient to control particulates and chemical vapor in all cases. In such cases air supplied respiratory equipment is
recommended until particulate and vapor concentration has fallen below exposure limits. If monitoring demonstrates
levels below TLV or PEL wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator device. See safety equipment supplier for
evaluation and recommendation.
Ventilation: Provide sufficient ventilation to keep vapor concentration below the given TLV and/or PEL.
For baking finishes, exhaust vapors emitted during heating. Remove decomposition products formed during welding or
flame cutting of surfaces coated with this product.
Protective Gloves: Required for prolonged or repeated contact. Use solvent resistant gloves. Barrier creams are not
substitutes for full physical protection. Refer to safety equipment supplier for effective glove recommendations.
Eye Protection: Use safety goggles or face shield designed to protect against splash of liquids when spraying or when
working with open liquids such as during mixing or pouring.
<div align="right">I will be editing this further for more specifications</div>
Ok now that we know what happens when you breath in hazardous Fiberglass fumes, (simply put.... BRAIN DAMAGE)
here are some gas masks i got from the police station, you can also find these on ebay for pretty cheap. But DO NOT buy cartridges from ebay, unless you are %100 they are brand new.
ATTENTION: make sure you also get organic vapor blocking cartridges, the mask itself will not be sufficient enough
[attachment=5755:0801082326.jpg]
[attachment=5756:0801082329.jpg]
[attachment=5757:0801081254.jpg]
PICKING OUT A CARTRIDGE:
Standard: here is a standard small cartridge, this particular model costs about $30 but im sure you can find em cheaper.
[attachment=5758:0801082332.jpg]
Heavy Duty: this is a little extreme but again, the more protection the better. These cartidges are for chin style masks and are very effective, but are typically a little more expensive.
again you will be fine with the standard model, it fits most respirators and gas masks
[attachment=5759:0801082333.jpg]
I like to use gas masks because they have built in visors for eye protection but you can also wear standard visor-less respirators. (just make sure you also wear safety glasses or goggles too)
[attachment=5760:glass_032.jpg]-picture from loess
These can be found at home depot or lowes for about $30
I hope this thread helps all you unsafe people to not kill your brain cells, and everyone else with respirator questions
if you think i should add something to the thread, post it and i'll add it
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