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.
No, It was made post ww2 where they stopped using asbestos in the filters. 100% safe.
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.
A gas mask is used to filter out toxic agents in the air.
Toxic gases.
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.
diphosgene
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.
It filters out unwanted chemicals. It's also used to filter water like the Brita filters.
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
A gas mask with specific filters designed to effectively protect against chlorine gas exposure should be worn to safeguard against its harmful effects. It is important to ensure that the mask fits properly and is in good working condition before use.
It had filters to prevent poisonous particles for being breathed in.
Yes, you can get N100 filters for NATO 40mm gas masks, but they are typically sold separately from the masks themselves. N100 filters provide a high level of filtration, blocking at least 99.97% of airborne particles, including certain biological agents and particulate matter. When purchasing, ensure that the filters are compatible with your specific gas mask model, as not all filters fit all masks. Always check the expiration date and manufacturer specifications for optimal performance.