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Old 02-06-06 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by New
Hi i bought a RESPRO Mask and on the Website the techno mask says conforms to EU standard then when i got the mask it doesn't say that.

And the most worrying thing is, is that it says the mask is just to stop nuisence odours. There's no evidence that it protects from any pollution or chemicals.

Should i take it back
Yes, try at least. That is deceptive. Get a mask that has a NIOSH TC number (Technical Certification). If you want to remove particles, get a half-face mask with a HEPA filter. If you want more out of the air, get a combination with a HEPA filter stacked on an Organic Vapors filter. For more, see below.

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