3M Particulate Disposable Cup Respirator 8293 P100, NIOSH APPROVED

Hi, This disposable 3M 8293 P100 mask is amazing. It blocks all foreign odors such as stinky, musty, moldy odors and tobacco smoke smells (and more). For starters, all disposable mask work/seal best on a clean shaven face (no mustache, beard or side burns). If you have facial hair, you will never get a good fit/seal when wearing a disposable mask and/or half mask respirator. If you don't have a correct seal, the mask will not do its job as advertised (another reason why soldiers are not permitted to have facial hair). The facial hair rule is mentioned a lot in 3M's online safety documentation. Secondly, according to 3M, a medium sized mask/respirator fits 80% of humans. If your nose is too large/long, try a larger mask. Test out the seal at your local store that has a garden center that sells plants/fertilizer. You will know you have a good fitting mask when you can't smell the plants/fertilizer. Do this first before wearing the mask in a hazardous situation/area. Thirdly, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that in cities with poor air quality, that a mask with a PM2.5 rating must be warn to protect your lungs. PM2.5 masks protect people from breathing in particles (particles in the air) that are larger than 2.5 microns. This mask protects people from particles 0.3 microns or larger and makes almost all smells/odors undetectable to the human nose. If you are traveling outside the US (or live in a smog plagued city like Las Angeles, CA) then, a P100 Mask is the best form of protection to protect your lungs. It's best to carry a few of these P100 disposable masks while traveling in other countries and to store opened masks in an air tight, resealable plastic bag (like a ziplock) to increase the life of the mask (an air tight plastic bag protects the mask from absorbing odors/moisture). This mask works best with DEWALT DPG82-11 Safety Glasses (prescription eyeglasses friendly). I own a pair of these safety glasses and I wear them over my prescription glasses comfortably without my prescription glasses fogging up due to the comfortable foam seal that travels around the frame of the safety glass lens). These can be found on Amazon for around $11 (see Amazon product title below): DEWALT DPG82-11 Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle. Bottom line: The 3M 8293 P100 Mask is amazing and is a great addition to bugout bags and emergency/survival kits in your vehicle/boat/motor home. Also, they block out stinky poo gas odor, urine odor and decomposing flesh odor (like dead animals found while fishing/hiking/camping). They are great to use while cleaning homes/businesses or using the restroom after someone else. I use these masks from time to time in moldy/mildew infested environments and I breath clearly without any issues. If your prescription glasses are fogging up, pinch the bendable metal strip (hard/firmly), within the mask, that rides on the bridge of your nose (above your nose just below the center of your eyes) to prevent warm, humid air leaving your lungs from fogging your glasses (or use this mask with the Anti-Fog Dewalt DPG82-11 Safety Glasses). If your glasses are still fogging up, pull the mask off your face about an inch and pinch the bendable metal strip, within the mask, before lowing the mask back in position over your mouth/nose for a better fit. The metal strip should form over the bridge of your nose and fit snug on the sides of your face below your eyes. Hope this helps others out. Note: I wrote this review without pay from anyone because I like how much this mask helps me out. I didn't receive anything for recommending the Dewalt Safety glasses either. This review included my personal review and facts from websites such as 3M (the manufacturer of this P100 disposable mask and WHO (The World Health Organization). Sincerely, Jacob Lyle SurvivalGeek (On YouTube; my channel logo is a green smiley face)

An asthmatic, I cannot remain in some environments due to fragrances, fumes, airborne particulates, etc. I have been using the N95 masks, but they did not protect me from stronger fragrances and fumes. This 100 mask did the trick. It has a seal inside that your body heat adheres to your face. The mask improves with use as it conforms to your face. A woman, I removed the elastics and used a thin but strong elastic wrapped around my ears. A thick elastic does not do this efficiently as it is abrasive to the back of the ear and can "pop" off. The mask is made with plastic holders for the elastic, allowing easy adjustments that hold. This mask is really well made and I get enough use from one that I consider it economical. I keep it in one of those promotional cosmetic bags that has a zipper in my purse. Home Depot just starting carrying them so in a pinch, I pay more. One is rated for harmful vapors and one is not. So far I cannot tell the difference. What changed dramatically for me was going from an N95 or P95 to an N100 or P100. OH YEAH, I no longer even bother with a mask that has no ventilation valve - A life saver from heat build up in the mask and foggy glasses!

A good fitting and sturdy disposable mask. I used it to clean out old outbuildings and didn't notice any odor whatsoever when I got the right fit. They breathe well too, which is very important on hot days. I have a long nose but this was comfortable and worked well. I've since purchased a regular respirator, but when I needed a disposal for the occasional job it was nice to have this relative inexpensive option for a heavy duty respirator (beyond simple dust). I still carry a couple around, as you never know when you might need something on the spot.

I have used both permanent and disposable filters and I like these the best. My lungs are not the best so I can sense dust more than most. These filters have a nice fit and leave no gaps. Many permanent masks are not as padded and it is harder to get a full seal. These filters are re-usable but only a few times. After that the straps behind your head get saturated with sweat and wearing the filter becomes uncomfortable. If you sweat a lot, the filter has a tendency to slide down your nose and restrict breathing. If you adjust the straps then it tends to cut into the top of your head. So in practice, you only want to use each filter a few times, while the fit is good and the straps are flexible. Usually this is also the time it takes for the filter to foul up with dust so I see this limited lifetime as a plus - you will not be tempted to use the filter past its usable time frame. I give it four stars because the filter is not very eye-wear friendly. As soon as you put on those big protective glasses with side protection, this filter loses either its comfort or its good fit. In some cases, you really need to get a full face mask and these filters will not do.

This is an excellent product, with one massive blemish. It's packaged in just a plastic bag. Since Amazon absolutely has to save $0.000001 on packaging, they will ship it in another plastic bag. The masks get squished out of shape about 95% of the time. Unsquished, these masks are very comfortable. None of the material touches your lips or the bottom part of your nose. Squished, they are itchy and surprisingly annoying. They are also way less safe. After about ten minutes of this torture you start adjusting them and loosening the straps. Eventually you settle on a configuration where the mask is basically halfway off and air just goes around it. 3M should really package them in boxes. And for the love of all that is holy, Amazon needs to add an option to request boxes instead of bags.

I'm seriously sensitive to wood smoke and had to photograph some fires. I know the regular N95 masks don't work for smoke, so I researched and bought this type of mask. Working in it for several hours, I didn't smell any smoke at all.

Being in san francisco during the camp fire that destroyed the town of paradise and caused unhealthy air in SF for a week already, (and very unhealthy today) i was really looking forward to receiving a fancier face mask than the 1$ 3m model 8210 n95 i had been wearing for a couple of days (even asleep in bed). Unfortunately, the exitement was short lived when I put on this model, as it was less comfortable than the my $1 mask. My opinion on the design flaws: 1) The wide plastic/rubbery material that provides the seal on your face feels very unpleasant on the skin and caused both my wife and me to want to take it off in 5 minutes (after happily sleeping with her cheap little sister). 2) Your field of view is reduced by the big bulges next to your nose. 3) my glasses steam up exhalation. 4) the top strap is to short for people with a big head (me) making the strap tighter than you would otherwise adjust it. The model 8210 did not have issues 1-3 at all, but there the straps are narrow and fixed lenght and one of the straps broke spontaneously while I was just wearing it. On the positive side the new mask breathes easier ( less resistance) and is supposed to filter better. All in all a dissappointing poorly designed mask.

The best fit of a respirator I've ever experienced. I used this for spraying pesticide, heavy bleach cleaning, sealing tiles, mowing and raking up weeds that had been in the yard for a season in various states of decay, and lots and lots of vacuuming. The odors get through if they're strong enough (a little more than the 3M 8511 Particulate N95 Respirator with Valve, 10-Pack disposables) but the dust never has, which was the most important thing for a lot of these projects. Obviously, any mask worn for any length of time is going to get hot and sweaty, but like the N95, which I also recommend, it keeps that horrible suffocating feeling to a minimum compared to masks without respirators and you can wear it for much longer. This one has a rubber seal on the inside, so those with allergies be advised. That part of the mask, as well as the way the straps are designed, is what makes the fit so snug. It makes the mask a lot sweatier there, but again, you don't feel like anything is going to get past that barrier. Let's just say I suffered no dust in my snot (or any snot at all) after hours of exposure to vacuum filters, foot-high dry weeds, leaves and dirt, and laundry lint. TMI?

Es un buen producto si cumple con la función de barrera, disminuye la sensación de irritación en periodos cortos de exposición, tiene buen ajuste pero da un poco de calor (normal supongo).

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