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		mint2 on June 20, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Benzene Exposure Alters Endocrine Activity Note, the type of mask is pretty important. An n95 for particulates isn’t going to stop vapors nearly as well.

wil421 on June 21, 2023 [–]

You can’t use n95 masks for toxic gases. These are what I would call paint respirators mask. It’s like a gas mask but doesn’t go over the face fully.

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