is this mask suitable for blocking pollen ?
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Leland, This is the disclaimer written on my box:"Use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging, or processing minerals, coal, iron ore, flour, metal, wood, pollen and certain other substances. Liquid or non-oil based particles from sprays that do not also emit oil aerosols or vapors.""Do not use for gases and vapors, oil aerosols, asbestos, arsenic, cadmium, lead, 4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA) or sandblasting; concentrations that exceed 10 times the PEL/OEL, specific OSHA standards, or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower. This respirator does not supply oxygen."©3M Leland, This is the disclaimer written on my box:"Use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging, or processing minerals, coal, iron ore, flour, metal, wood, pollen and certain other substances. Liquid or non-oil based particles from sprays that do not also emit oil aerosols or vapors.""Do not use for gases and vapors, oil aerosols, asbestos, arsenic, cadmium, lead, 4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA) or sandblasting; concentrations that exceed 10 times the PEL/OEL, specific OSHA standards, or applicable government regulations,... » Read More Leland, This is the disclaimer written on my box:"Use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging, or processing minerals, coal, iron ore, flour, metal, wood, pollen and certain other substances. Liquid or non-oil based particles from sprays that do not also emit oil aerosols or vapors.""Do not use for gases and vapors, oil aerosols, asbestos, arsenic, cadmium, lead, 4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA) or sandblasting; concentrations that exceed 10 times the PEL/OEL, specific OSHA standards, or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower. This respirator does not supply oxygen."©3M « Show Less
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honestly mr parker i am not sure. but it blocks out tiny dust particles, so it is possible it would help against pollen. i hope this would help ~maria
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Leland, This is the disclaimer written on my box: "Use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging, or processing minerals, coal, iron ore, flour, metal, wood, pollen and certain other substances. Liquid or non-oil based particles from sprays that do not also emit oil aerosols or vapors." "Do not use for gases and vapors, oil aerosols, asbestos, arsenic, cadmium, lead, 4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA) or sandblasting; concentrations that exceed 10 times the PEL/OEL, specific OSHA standards, or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower. This respirator does not supply oxygen." 3M
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I wouldn't use it for that. I think they make fans with ionizers to remove pollen, etc
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I believe it will work fine for those applications. I have a beard, and so it doesn't seal as well against my face, but other than that, I love this mask.
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Ok, I will answer this question based on experience. It does block odors. I wear this mask in a location that burns their trash in a pit. The fire is some times accelerated with diesel fuel. To say it smells toxic is a huge understatement. This mask will block the smell. It is actually amazing. I wear the mask at the location I work and it is amazing what I can't smell. Anyways, this mask will block odors that are particulate odors such as an open burn pit.
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Hi. To a limited degree. There are tighter weaves like tiny mesh screens and pollen screen. The pollen screen is expensive.
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I use mine for mowing the yard (3 acres of dust). It works well for me. I also think they are put together better than most mask and a good value.
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This mask would be better than nothing. I'm no sure that any mask could stop chemical odors unless you had a separate air supply. This whole genre of masks are for dust and air borne particles of paints and chemicals. You would still get some fumes, although it would block out most of the tiny droplets. For the money, this will be your safest alternative unless your ready for hazmat procedures.
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Not sure what mask you are talking about however, it will protect your face from flying debris. If the metal is super hot it may make a mark in shield but it shouldn't get through. I use mine for wood turning and have had huge chunks of wood fly off the lathe and hit the face shield. My face was fine but it did crack the clear shield part, which you can get replacements for.
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Hesitate to give an answer, too many variables. It would be the same as any other filter mask. The replacement filters cost less than buying HD or Lowe's masks. Its a cheap mask but it works. I use it in attic's and for drywall dust.
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The Japanese & Chinese wear full face masks frequently in public for their health. It's a matter of what's important to you. They do work at stopping allergies from pollen. Wear them around the house, give them a try.
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Since I didn't use it for this purpose, I am not sure if it would work for you or not. However, the product is pretty thick and I plan on tacking it up on my screened porch in the fall and leave until all of the spring pollen has gone. I know it is thick enough to keep the pollen out. I also use it for help in keeping paint off of my floors, etc.
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The filter might but the mask WILL NOT. It's a partial face mask. I would not expose myself with anything less than a Full coverage mask - because I am inexperienced in biological isolation techniques and practices. All you people out there who are panicking and thinking that you should be buying this stuff, you are wasting your time without proper instruction in how to utilize and maintain your equipment. Improper, inadequate, or non-existent training is as good as no mask at all.
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I am not the best test I tried it for just visiting Austin when Cedar pollen is high. The ultra filter may work better, I bought the regular one. The product is not that expensive its worth testing I think. I am not a doctor, but the product makes sense to me. I am going to try the ultra filter. One thing it does open up your nose and I think you get more oxygen. Can't prove it opens up your nose, but it seem to help breathing.
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I'm thinking of getting the irrigation system. My doctor recommended irrigating the sinuses with salt water, I just make it at home. I used to use a neti pot, but I don't like it so I just use my clean hand cupped and it works better for me. Yes, it does help much. It also prevents colds and the flu. Another thing that helps my allergies to pollens is filtering the air I have a hepa filter that relieves my allergies after filtering the air for 45 minutes, and rinsing out my sinuses, together that helps a lot. I'm thinking of getting the irrigation system, if it'll save me time. I wish some one who had one would post.
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The mask is designed for particulate matter -- dust and pollen, but would probably not help much with air pollution or airborne viruses. I am not certain of what you mean by "living in China", but if you mean polluted or contaminated air, then no these would not help.
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Yes. It makes a huge difference with filtering out pollen. I have severe allergy to pollen and with this I can breathe and just have to keep rinsing it off my skin and hair.
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To keep dust and mold out of my system I used the pink circle filters (3M Tekk P100 Particulate Filter with Nuisance Level Organic Vapor Release) and it worked wonderfully--much better fitting and much better working than those disposable masks. If you have allergies or asthma or got really irritated lungs/nose/throat the last time, I would recommend this for the next time.Others have mentioned more detailed specs on the 3M website. (Your second question, I don't have a response for.)