 Welding respirator, Is Niosh TC-84-2460 what I want? |
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| blabla914 |
 Mar 12 2009, 10:46 AM
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I'm looking for a respirator to wear while welding. I am specifically concerned about gasses released as a result of zinc coatings on the parts being welded. I've found what looks to be a decent respirator rated NIOSH TC-84A-2460. I went to the NIOSH page and looked up the TC-84A spec. It appears these are strictly particulate filters. It is specifically listed as effective against Iron Oxide, Copper dust, and insecticide. I can't find anything about Zinc.
It seems to me if it is effective against airborne Iron Oxide particles, it is probably going to filter out zinc particles too. I would think the particles released would be of similar size and when it comes to particulate filters go, size matters. Who out there has a welding respirator? What's it rated? Why did you pick that respirator? Thanks for the help. Kelly |
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blabla914 Welding respirator Mar 12 2009, 10:46 AM
charliew I don't know about welding respirators but you... Mar 12 2009, 11:02 AM Vacca Rabite Zinc is bad ju-ju to inhale to be sure. Can lead ... Mar 12 2009, 11:17 AM
charliew A problem with mig welding is you can't blow a... Mar 12 2009, 11:25 AM blabla914 True the 914 is not galvanized, but the zinc rich ... Mar 12 2009, 07:06 PM  |
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