Reddit reviews 3M Multi Acid Gas/Organic Vapor Cartridge 6006
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NIOSH approved for protection against certain organic vapors, acid gases, ammonia, methylamine and formaldehydeSwept-back design allows an enhanced field of view and comfortBayonet compatibility allows use with many 3M half and full facepiece designsWide range of applications reduces inventory needsSimple installation and usage requirements reduces training requirements
Wearing protective gear IS really important. However, please be aware that the mask you are using is only rated for nuisance dust, not any sort of chemical, or any of the really small dust particles, which are the most dangerous. A real respirator rated for organic vapors is not expensive and much more effective. If you can smell the chemical, you're still inhaling it.
For soldering and painting a mask like you have in the picture gives a false sense of security.
Edit: On my PC so adding - you can get a 3m half-mask respirator for $15 on amazon with pink P100 dust filters. Disposable masks are typically only P95, meaning they only capture 95% of dust, and it's the small dangerous bits that get through.
Multi vapor filters are $8.75. Store them in a plastic bag and they'll last a long time. You can't smell anything when using these, if you do the filter is worn out.
If you are making toxic dust and fumes (sanding paint, welding galvanized metal etc) or don't want to swap them out, use multi-vapor cartridges with P100 dust caps.
Absolutely not. DO NOT PAINT UNTIL YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GEAR. Lacquers are especially dangerous. Acrylics are safer but still not safe. Painting without proper protection will result in you inhaling vapors and particles that will mess up your lungs terribly and cause you a lot of problems later in life, sooner and more severe if you keep doing it. More immediately, you'll get headaches and such that will make your life unpleasant.
You need a proper respirator that's rated for organic vapor. This is pretty close to what I have. You attach cartridges to those sockets on either side and filters over the top.
You'll also need to make sure wherever you're painting is adequately ventilated, which generally means getting a paint booth with a good fan.
And no, thinners aren't universal. Different chemicals are used to thin acrylics, lacquers, enamels and oils. Sometimes you can use one for another, like using enamel thinner with oil, but in other cases you'll mess up the whole thing if you try.
Get proper protective gear. Get a proper ventilation system. Get the proper thinners for your paint. Then have fun with your new airbrush!
Can someone explain to my why on amazon.ca the 6001 filter costs $19-$20, the 6003 filter costs $17 and the 6006 filter costs $15? I want it for painting lacquer (just to be safe for one project). All my research and reading 3m documents say 6003 and 6006 cover everything 6001 covers and more. I don't get it. Should I just stick to 6001 because it's safer and more specialized?
6001 Filter
6001 filter with life indicator
6006 filter
6003 filter
Like this chart says that 6003 and 6006 cover what 6001 does and more, why would it be cheaper?
http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/40744O/3m-respirator-cartridge-and-filter-selection-poster.pdf
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Low-Maintenance-Cartridge-Purifying-Respirator/dp/B00AEFCP0E/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475010078&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=3m+vapor+filters
That would work for our masks I believe but you may want to confirm models. I use these charcoal filters for when I apply my finishes and use the pink pads for when I sand or cause dust.