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>Could anyone please explain why we don't have commercially viable gas mask-style full-face respirators with replaceable filter cartridges? Home depot: https:

>Could anyone please explain why we don't have commercially viable gas mask-style full-face respirators with replaceable filter cartridges? Home depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Parcil-Safety-Full-Face-Organic-Vapor-Respirator-and-Gas-Mask-with-2-Bayonet-Style-P-A-3-Replacement-Filters-PD-101/314851510 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Parcil-Safety-Full-Face-Organic-... I don't think most people want, need, or would tolerate something that extreme though. KN95 or N95 is good enough.

Animats 5y ago
There's "GVS SPR644 ELIPSE P100 Elastomeric Half Mask Respirator with Source Control for Healthcare Professionals", which is about $25. Covers mouth and nose but not eyes. The filters can be replaced. It looks like a painting respirator, but it's much lighter, because it doesn't have the volatile organics cartridge for removing paint solvents, just a P100 filter. It's good for exercising, because it has less backpressure than a 3M 8210 Plus. Anything that doesn't fit tightly is useless for protecting yourself. If you inhale and you don't feel the mask pulled against your face, it's not working.