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<DIV>This is my understanding also....that there is no canister-type mask that
will protect you from isocyanates (i.e., acrylic urethane paints such as PPG
Concept), and the only truely safe way to use isocyanate-based paints is
with a remote air supply.</DIV>
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<DIV>It is not just inhalation of vapors that is problematic, it is
also absorption through eyes and skin. Isocyanate-based paints are
dangerous and some folks can have very bad reactions to trace amounts
of isocyanates. Err on the side of caution.</DIV>
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<DIV>Andre'</DIV>
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<A title=MKMSG@aol.com href="mailto:MKMSG@aol.com">MKMSG@aol.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, January 16, 2005 8:44
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Speaking of
painting...Respirator tips</DIV>
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<DIV>Clay: What model 3M mask/filter is safe (as stated by 3M) for use
with isocyanates? My experience has been Dupont states that a self
contained or supplied fresh air system is the only safe way to spray their
isocyanate based paints. </DIV>
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<DIV>Mike Moritko</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 1/16/05 11:11:10 AM Central Standard Time,
clay2@highstream.net writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I sell Dupont brand out of my parts
store. A word about the 3m Masks. They are widely and almost
exclusively used by all the professional painters in my area. One
thing you <STRONG>DO</STRONG> want to do when storing the mask in the
re-sealable package <FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><STRONG>along with
cleaning them thouroughly is to remove and dispose of the canister
pre-filters. </STRONG>If you do not, the canister will deteriorate just has
if a painter would use them everyday. New pre-filters are available
from anyone selling the masks.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Clay
Schmidt</FONT></DIV></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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