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What was a gas mask?
A gas mask is used to filter out toxic agents in the air.
What is a gas mask made out of?
The main part of the gas mask is made out of rubber.
Is a m61 gas mask filter toxic?
No, It was made post ww2 where they stopped using asbestos in the filters. 100% safe.
What is a Arabian gas mask?
its a mask made for ariabians
What is the round bit on a gas mask?
The air-filtration intake filter.
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 is a gas mask filter used for?
It removes harmful chemicals from the air you are breathing.
How do you test for a tight fit with a gas mask?
Test for a gas mask tight fit as follows: With the palm of your hand, cover the filter inlet port and breathe in. The mask should collapse against your face and remain so while you hold your breath; if it does the mask is airtight.
Who invented the gas mask FOR World War I?
Lewis hasletts made the gas mask for world war 1by joy clemons
What happens to gas in a gas mask?
The Activated charcoal inside the filter (or whatever substance it uses) absorbs the chemicals until the charcoal is completely coated.
How do you put a gas mask on?
It depends on the type of mask... some consist of a (usually rubber) hood and some have just a face mask with straps to attach it. Generally it is a good idea to have short hair and be clean shaven to get the best airtight seal. As much contact with bare skin as possible should give a good seal.
Does the PMK gas mask filter contain any asbestos?
So long as you purchase a filter designed specifically for the PMK, since these were made somewhere between the late 80's and early 90's, no, they do not contain asbestos. However, gas mask filters have life spans of only a few hours once they are used for the first time. They can be stored for some years, but as soon as a breath is taken through them, the clock begins ticking. In most cases the average filter life is roughly 40 total use hours before the contents of the filter become saturated and unable to remove harmful gases from the air. The safest thing to do is never breath through a gas mask filter unless you have to. Never breath through one for long periods of time, and NEVER use a filter or mask purchased at a surplus store or on-line to attempt to protect against actual threats (biological / chemical agents). 99.9% of masks found in surplus stores have either been used in military exercises, or have defects which lead them to your hands. Never trust a mask that was not specifically fitted for you in person. Even 1mm of space between your face and the mask can allow harmful agents to infiltrate and turn your mask into a gas chamber.
