100100 NIOSH?

[Evil Appetite]

I've picked up a respirator earlier this week. I was told by the guy working there that it's good for what I'm using it for. The cartridges are stamped 100100 NIOSH. Will this do? I've looked over the chart that came with it, but honestly, It's doesnt help me much.

[Harry P.]

Looks like 100/100 is the highest rating.

http://www.cdc.gov/n...tors/disp_part/

[moparmagiclives]

What are you using it for?

If your using two part stuff. There is no filter for those. Not 100% anyway. Not really cost effective to buy an air suit for modeling though.

[Evil Appetite]

I thought it might be..I wasnt sure as it is stamped 100100 and not 100/100, or P/N100

Thanks Harry

[Evil Appetite]

What are you using it for?

If your using two part stuff. There is no filter for those. Not 100% anyway. Not really cost effective to buy an air suit for modeling though.

No I dont use 2 part paint..I use enamel , acrylic and the ocassional Tamiya Laquers

[randx0]

just remember to change those cartidges they are filtering even when you aren't using it .if you can smell the paint they need to be replaced.

[jbwelda]

heres something i have wondered: aside from trying to be 100% safe, if i am spraying into a pace booth, with fan running, and there is no detectable odor of solvents in the air, is a respirator really necessary? i am sure the really safe answer is to always wear the thing but they are just so clumsy and hard to use that i avoid it when possible...to the probable detriment to my health though its usually been when using buzzcans outdoors or nearly outdoors that i havent at least used a particle mask when painting.

still...any thoughts on this aside from dont be a dumbazz and always use the thing?

[Mike Kucaba]

You should store that respirator in a plastic bag,or better yet an airtight container (tupperware) when not in use.

[moparmagiclives]

Just remember, it's not the smell that will hurt you.

[Dr. Cranky]

My advice is never skimp on safety. Ventilate, filter, do everything possible not to take in any of the stuff.

Also remember that it comes it through your eyes and your skin.

The idea is to have a long fruitful and safe building building career.

[Aaronw]

heres something i have wondered: aside from trying to be 100% safe, if i am spraying into a pace booth, with fan running, and there is no detectable odor of solvents in the air, is a respirator really necessary? i am sure the really safe answer is to always wear the thing but they are just so clumsy and hard to use that i avoid it when possible...to the probable detriment to my health though its usually been when using buzzcans outdoors or nearly outdoors that i havent at least used a particle mask when painting. still...any thoughts on this aside from dont be a dumbazz and always use the thing?

If you are just using normal paint, not a urethane or other exotic paint, a good spray booth should be fine. Under exposure controls on the Krylon MSDS is says "adequate ventilation". It only recommends use of a respirator if the OSHA standards can not be met through ventilation (like perhaps spraying the inside of a truck box). I'm sure you will find similar direction from other brands of spraypaint. If you are using an airbrush you have even less material in the air.

http://www.theartist...ay_adhesive.pdf

[Harry P.]

After thinking about it, I deleted my previous post.

As far as using a respirator while painting, better to be safe than sorry, as the old saying goes.

[jbwelda]

well we all know that in an ideal world...

thanks for the replies on that, i just shot some paint today and used the respirator for some and didnt for others. so im half fast on the subject....