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#1 Posted : 04 March 2008 09:52:00(UTC)
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Posted By Chris Mac Anyone come across selecting face masks for use with this chemical. I had some guys using FFP1 (moldex 2360) so 4 x OEL. They were complaining with symptons as indicated on the MSDS. Spent a bit of time in there myself and they are spot on it definetly does not seem up to the job this mask. (Predecessor did COSHH / TRA on this job) I am considering a simple step up to FFP2 due to the usual problems with FFP3 I have come across (breathing through a brick) Just wanted peoples imput really. Thanks
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#2 Posted : 04 March 2008 09:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By willhiem Get on to the supplier, of masks that is, i cant remember my occ hygenie that well, or at all, but i don know the suppliers should know about transfer rates and protection values etc associated with the masks!
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#3 Posted : 04 March 2008 10:00:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jonathan Breeze Filters with the designation P (as in FFP1 or 2) are for particulates and will provide no protection from Butanol at all as it is inhaled in vapour/ gaseous form. You will need a filter specifically designed for organic vapours, or better still try and devise a way to minimise exposure. In the first instance seek advice from a reputable supplier for a short term solution (in my experience Arco are good). In the longer term you need to either redesign the process or use a less hazardous solvent.
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#4 Posted : 04 March 2008 10:04:00(UTC)
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Posted By Chris Mac Cheers guys, I stopped the process immediately as in my experience the 2360 was more of a dust mask for particulate matter. Getting onto the supplier now, Cheers
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#5 Posted : 04 March 2008 12:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dave Wilson Not that easy. start here and see how you get on http://www.coshh-essentials.org.uk/
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#6 Posted : 04 March 2008 13:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jonathan Breeze Agree Dave, We know next to nothing about the process at this moment so suggesting HOW it could be modified would be pointless. But COSHH Essentials is a useful tool to give Chris a few ideas to start with.
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#7 Posted : 04 March 2008 14:08:00(UTC)
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Posted By Chris Mac Don't get me wrong I dont expect the process to cease indefinetly, I just can't have employees coming up to me saying they feel ill etc one after another, backed up by my findings on the measures that are currently in place
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