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What functions does a filter-type gas mask serve?

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It purifies inhaled air by filtering and adsorbing harmful gases, vapors and particulate matter in the air with cartridges / filter cotton, protecting the respiratory tract from toxic and hazardous substances. Its protection falls into two main categories:

Filter Cotton


1. Particulate Protection (Filter Cotton)

Blocks tiny solid particles:

Dust: dust generated from grinding, mining, cement processing and woodworking

Aerosols: haze, fumes, welding smoke, droplets, pathogen-laden aerosols

Solid particles such as rust, glass fiber and coal dust

Cartridges


2. Protection against Toxic Gases / Vapors (Gas Canisters / Cartridges)

It repels various harmful gaseous pollutants via activated carbon adsorption and chemical neutralization:

Organic vapors: paint thinners, formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, xylene, adhesive solvents, gasoline, ink volatile fumes

Acidic gases: hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine

Alkaline gas: ammonia gas

Capable of partially protecting against volatile industrial substances including cyanides, formaldehyde, ketones and esters

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