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Particulate
Respirators | Combination
Respirators | Gas & Vapor
Respirators |
 | capture particles in the air, such as dusts, mists, and fumes
| do not protect against gases or vapors
| | generally become more effective as particles accumulate on the filter and plug spaces between the fibers
| | filters should be replaced when user finds it difficult to breath through them
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| are normally used in atmospheres that contain hazards of both particulates and gases
| have both particulate filters and gas/vapor filters
| | may be heavier
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- are normally used when there are only hazardous gases and vapors in the air
- use chemical filters (called cartridges or canisters) to remove dangerous gases or vapors
- do not protect against airborne particles
- are made to protect against specific gases or vapors
- provide protection only as long as the filter's absorbing capacity is not depleted
- the service life of the filter depends upon many factors and can be estimated in various ways
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 If you need help developing a respiratory protection program, call EHSO at 770-645-0788!
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The Citizens' Guide to Geologic Hazards: A Guide to Understanding Geologic Hazards Including Asbestos, Radon, Swelling Soils, Earthquakes, Volcanoes
The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming
Book: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History Paperback
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