"New" Type of Dust Mask with Activated Carbon

[TonyL]

I am going to add these to my collection. Seems like a decent deal. ($11.54, but only until 940 am ET)

https://www.amazon.com/Mask-MONATA-Activated-Dustproof-Fitness-Activities/dp/B07G3456PB/ref=gbps_img_s-5_0f49_2eaa4dd6?smid=A3ME5YR91F0JAV&pf_rd_p=56beed47-26cb-401c-95f5-738a157f0f49&pf_rd_s=slot-5&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=PFXNM96YMX3VH44KWQ8N

 

[jttheclockman]

You have alot of air pollution in your area do you?? Not a shop mask.

 

[TonyL]

No...none. I just like bargains and to wear a mask when turning.

 

[JimB]

Tony, you should look more closely at it. It doesn't say anything in the specs about what size particles (microns) it filters out. Just a general reference to 99% And that means nothing without stating the microns. It is also promoted as a 'pollution' mask not that it will filter the fine dust particles you generate while sanding in your shop. You may not be protecting yourself when you think you are.

 

[Curly]

You are a lottery lab rat wearing something that isn't NIOSH certified. Maybe they work and maybe they don't. You take the chance with your respiratory system if you like. I wouldn't.

 

[DrD]

Yeah, let me second Curly on this point. I suffer from SEVERE nasal constriction/breathing issues from earlier work with beryllium. I made a seriously bad mistake 2 days turning some African Blackwood with NIOSH rated protection, and haven't slept since due inability to breath thru nose.

 

[TonyL]

You are right. I asked for a technical datasheet on the filter. If I don't like what I read, I will return. Returns are free. Thx!

 

[DrD]

Yeah, let me second Curly on this point. I suffer from SEVERE nasal constriction/breathing issues from earlier work with beryllium. I made a seriously bad mistake 2 days turning some African Blackwood with NIOSH rated protection, and haven't slept since due inability to breath thru nose.

I forgot to proof read! Dumb, dumb, dumb. It was 2 days ago I did the turning, AND it was withOUT a NIOSH, rated mask - hence the inhalation of all that noxious dust, hence to being unable to breath through my nostrils. Oh well...

 

[WriteON]

Looks very Hannible. Would not wear in public.

 

[TonyL]

I was very impressed with this (well made and l1/2 the price). The RZ filters are a different size, but fit fine. The mask is neoprene, so warmer and heavier than the RZ, but I do like the fact that it wraps around the years. Folks may not like anything warm(er). The carbon filters also look well made, but not NIOSHA tested. I did ask, but haven't heard back. Anyway...that is my take.

 

[pshrynk]

If all else fails, you could plant a nuclear device in the heart of Gotham City...