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[November 2002]
Activated Charcoal Cloth Used in New Respirator
A new, disposable nuisance-vapour mask - Carbosorb Plus - that gives people
working in various industries including ceramics what manufacturer CCI calls
"the best protection to date of any single-use respirator" has just been
launched by the Co Durham company.A layer of Zorflex activated charcoal cloth with a vapour and
solvent-adsorbent microporous internal surface area of 3600m2 is built into
the mask to give wearers superior protection.With an adjustable nosebridge allowing it to fit any size or shape of face,
the mask is said to be very comfortable to wear. High airflow lets ceramic
operatives breathe freely while working in environments where vapours,
sprays, fumes or dusts are present.Designed for up to eight hours protection against nuisance vapours and
odours, as well as dusts down to 0.3 micron, the Carbosorb Plus mask is not
for use in oxygen deficient areas or with toxic contaminants. Available in
boxes of 25 with a reusable perspex holder, it meets EC Standard FFP1(S)
EN149: 2001 and carries the CE mark.
ENDS