respirator for CA

[wyone]

I have turned a few pieces that required me to soak the blank with a lot of CA and I am worried that maybe it is not the healthiest thing to be inhaling. What do any of you use for a respirator? I have one I use for pesticides, but thinking that is not the appropriate filter, but when I tried to research CA, I did not find much. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.. AS ALWAYS

Mitch

 

[Kendallqn]

you need to get one rated for VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) or it wont stop the fumes. If its already dry before you turn then any particulate respirator will work. There is a difference so make sure to pay attention.

 

[1080Wayne]

Best not to turn anything that is CA soaked until it has fully cured . It will splatter where you don`t want it if not cured . If you can smell it or your eyes start to burn , it is not cured .

 

[wyone]

I worry about even the application of the thin CA and when I am using CA to finish. I recently did a leather pen and it absorbed an immense amount of CA and that was when I really got to thinking, I need to do something to protect my lungs. I think the respirator I have.. and that I got out finally is for organic vapors, but not sure if it says organic volatile vapors. I will be certain to research that tomorrow.

 

[Kendallqn]

A good way to tell as well is if you smell anything while your wearing it. Even a good VOC rated one goes bad after so long and you need to replace the filters. If you smell anything at all its time to replace. And yes CA is harmful. I used to not think so till I developed and allergy to it. Now I cant get near it without a full mask.

 

[chrisk]

I have solved my allergy issues to CA with a similar full-face mask and the appropriate cartridges: *3M

 

[wyone]

I have thought of going to a full mask, but I use my reading glasses when I turn and not sure how that will work. hmmmm

 

[monophoto]

My wife mentioned that cookware stores sell 'onion masks' that are designed to prevent tearing while cutting onions. Seems to me that an onion mask might be an effective way to deal with CA fumes.

Disclaimer: I haven't actually tried this - I generally don't use CA for finishing.

 

[turncrazy43]

Try the Resp-O-Rato. I just got mine yesterday and it works great. They are available at Packard Woodworks and Hartville Tools. Light weight and it won't break the bank.
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[chrisk]

I have thought of going to a full mask, but I use my reading glasses when I turn and not sure how that will work. hmmmm

My solution to this (well, something similar I found here in Europe): Hilco/Leader Zoom sports goggle A Sight for Sport Eyes

I wear these glasses (adapted to my vision) on top of the full face mask.

 

[sbwertz]

Try the Resp-O-Rato. I just got mine yesterday and it works great. They are available at Packard Woodworks and Hartville Tools. Light weight and it won't break the bank.
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I also use the Resp-O-Rator but in addition, I set a fan to blow across the work to blow the fumes away, and I have a dust collector and hood on the lathe that pulls most of the fumes away when finishing on the lathe.

 

[dangre]

One of the guys in our club was so sensitive, he'd darn near start gasping just looking at the bottle. Odorless CA is not just odorless, but chemically different. He now uses it without a mask. This is the one he got and it's worked for quite a few others that I know. I think he got it on Amazon.
Odorless Cyanoacrylates | BSI - Hobby Glues & Adhesives

Dan

 

[plano_harry]

Mitch, did you try doing a search on "respirator". This topic has been discussed a lot.

 

[wyone]

I did search on respirators, and frankly was more confused. I like the Resp-O-Rator, but then again I don't see that it has cartridges to protect against CA. I am honestly thinking of a full face mask, but with the reading glasses could not figure out if would work.

 

[plano_harry]

Did you see the posts on the MSA? What I use. You are looking for any product that stops organic vapors. The MSA is comfortable, light and reasonably priced. Several good comments about it. Good place to start. Many of us also discovered the need to collect sub-micron dust particles using a well designed dust collection system. This will typically solve your CA fumes problem at the same time.

 

[rd_ab_penman]

I just hold my breathe!

Les

 

[Jim Burr]

CA creates a thermolitic ( I spelled that wrong) reaction. The result of that reaction is a gas...that gas is both volital (think I spelled that wrong too!) and toxic...but not for very long! If you want something to filter that out, get a VOC rated filter. A fan is a great idea. As has been discussed just short of a million times, breathing and impact protection are a must...I have a special word for you if you aren't using both.
Charcoal activated stuff is what is typically rated for VOC goodies.
PM if you want more specific details.

 

[Wildman]

Resp-O-Rator is for dust (particles)

You need something like this painter's respirator to handle fumes. I have and use this one only because can replace filters locally. You wan filters designed for chemicals fumes not dust. Found it easier to stop using CA as a finish vice masking up.

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