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The Russian GP5 filters are not toxic. Don't worry. They just won't protect you from any NBC chemicals. You probably don't need to worry about that though because I doubt that you are going to be bathing in nuclear waste. The coffee can filters, on the other hand, have a much higher risk of containing asbestos. You can use the short, cylindrical filters, but not the tall ones.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf it dates prior to 1960 then most likely, near all WW2 era gas masks used Blue asbestos which continued into the early 50s, after this it was changed to a safe charcoal substance.
The majority of masks sold in surplus are perfectly safe due to using filters that pass safety checks and being made past 1970.
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Is a m61 gas mask filter toxic?
No, It was made post ww2 where they stopped using asbestos in the filters. 100% safe.
Do gas mask filters go bad after unscrewing the lid?
No they don't, Gas Mask filters are designed not to go bad despite if the lid is unscrewed off, unscrewing the lid of a gas mask filter doesn't have any effect on the gas mask or it's filters.
What was a gas mask?
A gas mask is used to filter out toxic agents in the air.
What is the opposite of a gas mask?
Toxic gases.
How does a gas mask work?
The primary function of a gas mask is to prevent toxic gases or poisonous material from entering the lungs and attacking the person. It does not provide its own oxygen supply, but filters out the particles. They can also protect the face from contact poisons or gases.
Which pulmonary agent was created to destroy gas mask filters?
diphosgene
Is there harmful material in Russian gp5 gas mask filters?
Well nobody is certain, but people have taken them apart and didn't find anything. So I don't believe they have asbestos, but they may be toxic in some other way. DON'T USE the big coffee-can style masks because they do contain asbestos. But the standard mask should be fine. If you still don't want to use them, you can buy the Swiss 40mm thread gas mask filters.
Why charcoal is used in a gas mask?
It filters out unwanted chemicals. It's also used to filter water like the Brita filters.
What is the purpse of the gas mask?
The purpose of the gas mask was to protect the wearer from inhaling airborn pollutants and toxic gases, they were also used to stop viruses and diseases
How would a World War 2 gas mask work?
It had filters to prevent poisonous particles for being breathed in.
What is the definition of gas mask?
A gas mask is a mask worn over the face to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne pollutants and toxic materials. The mask forms a sealed cover over the nose and mouth, but may also cover the eyes and other vulnerable soft tissues of the face. Some gas masks are also respirators, though the word gas mask is often used to refer to military equipment (e.g. Field Protective Mask, etc.) (The user of the gas mask is not protected by gas that the skin can absorb.)
Are Russian GP5 gas mask filters toxic to breathe in?
Well the evidence I've seen so far seem to indicate that they do not. Several people have posted clips on youtube where they have cut open said filters and found only activated charcoal and several flammable cotton and paper based filter elements. Most asbestos use in gas mask filters seems to have stopped in the late 50's. The GP5 gas masks that were imported into the United States come from the Ukraine and are of late 80's manufacture or newer. Really there is no need to take the risk, since the filters are too old to likely be of use anyway. It would be wiser to purchase a new manufacture filter with standard NATO 40mm threads which are compatible with the Gp5 mask.
