Asthma
is a condition which is characterized by breathing difficulty,
chest tightness, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. The
condition can be serious and sometimes even fatal. While many
asthma sufferers are born with the condition, asthma can be occupationally-induced.
Millions of workers in a wide range of industries and occupations
are potentially exposed to hundreds of organic and inorganic substances
associated with occupationally-induced asthma.
Some
of these substances cause sensitization, so that only minor subsequent
exposure will cause an asthmatic condition. Other substances are
non-sensitizing and therefore require a full dose for an asthmatic
condition to result. Only a few of these substances have OSHA
Permissable Exposure Limits (PELs) and/or specific OSHA standards.
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From Moldex |
Moldex
respirators can reduce exposure to some, but not all asthma-causing
contaminants. Under certain conditions, Moldex respirators may be
used for protection against the following contaminants:
For
wood dusts and grains, a Moldex disposable respirator (2200, 2300
or 2700 N series).
For metals and highly toxic asthma-causing substances, the Moldex
8000 series with 8940 or 8990 as well as the 2730N100 model.
For chemical substances such as chlorine or sulfur dioxide, the
Moldex 8000 series with appropriate chemical cartridge.
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Affected
Industries |
Healthcare
Work with red cedar
Animal handling
Bakeries
Laboratory work
Grain handling industries
Snow crab and egg processing
Work with paint and adhesives
Work with metal salts
Jewelry making
Nickel plating
Tanning
Soldering
Detergent manufacturing containing biological enzymes |
| WARNING:
The information contained in this Tech Brief is dated and was accurate,
to the best of Moldex’s knowledge, on the date above. It is
not meant to be comprehensive, nor is it intended to be used in place
of the warning/use instructions that accompany Moldex respirators. |
| Copyright
© 1999 Moldex-Metric, Inc. This information is provided “as
is”, in the form of an informational guide, and is not to be
considered a warranty of product performance. Due to the diverse field
conditions and other variables which can affect a product’s
performance, Flame Tamers disclaims all warranties (expressed and
implied) as to any product’s performance or any information
provided. |
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