RE: Formaldehyde source (was Gum woes)

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/87-116.html

and sorry, it is NIOSH

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott Wainer [mailto:swphoto@verizon.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:07 PM
> To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Subject: Re: Formaldehyde source (was Gum woes)
>
> Hi Kerik,
>
> Looking at the respirator, the filter (3M 6001/60928) says rated for
> organic
> vapor/acid gas/P100. I checked 3M's website and they do have a filter
> (6001/60925) rated for formaldehyde/organic vapor/P100 that will fit my
> respirator. I couldn't find any information whether my filter, being rated
> for more dangerous substances, was suitable for use with formaldehyde. Do
> you know if it will work or should I get filters listed for formaldehyde?
>
> Best, Scott
>
> swphoto@verizon.net
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kerik" <kerik@kerik.com>
> To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:35 PM
> Subject: Re: Formaldehyde source (was Gum woes)
>
>
> >
> > > I also wear a respirator rated for organic vapors when working with
> all
> > > chemicals.
> >
> > Scott,
> >
> > FYI, if you're going to work with Formaldehyde, you should check to see
> if
> > your VOC respirator is going to give you adequate protection. I had to
> get
> > special cartridges specifically for formaldehyde.
> >
> > Kerik
> >
Received on Wed May 11 17:53:23 2005