Dust masks and glasses

[kevin Conway]

Anyone have any suggestions for dust masks that don't fog up your glasses?

[Jim Becker]

Not long ago, I bought the RZ Mask M2 Mesh and it's been pretty good around not having a fogging problem for the most part.


https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Dan Friedrichs]

The ones with the separate exhaust vent have worked well for me:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Particulat...dp/B00AEXIS4S/

Otherwise, a non-disposable option is a half-face respirator with whatever cartridges you desire:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Comfort-Fa...dp/B00IF7RCU6/
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Particulat...dp/B009POHH94/

[Larry Frank]

I agree that the N100 masks with the valve work well and do not fog my glasses. I used them at work for many years without problems.

[glenn bradley]

Since th AO Safety one I really like went out of production I now favor this one. I wear RX safety glasses in the shop.

[Ken Platt]

I had a home project where I absolutely had to wear a dust mask (concrete grinding)and I just got a box of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1.
They seem to work quite well and are very comfortable.

[kevin Conway]

Thank you all! I'll check them out.

[Derek Cohen]

I use the Elipse P100, and think they are fantastic: superb dust control, no fogging up of glasses, and light and compact.

"The NIOSH P100 rated filter medium captures 99.97% of airborne particles (though it may be less if you have facial hair) and is highly resistant to oil. The flexible padded gasket and two fully-adjustable elastic headband straps help ensure a comfortable yet reliable seal on your face. The gasket material is made from a non-allergenic thermoplastic elastomer that is latex and silicone free.This is the lightest P100 rated reusable mask currently available. The standard size weighs just 4.8 oz."

From Highland Woodworking ...



Regards from Perth

Derek

[Frank Pratt]

There is no paper mask that will do an acceptable job. In fact, they are not even allowed on construction sites around here. I use a North brand (3M) silicone rubber half mask respirator that works very well & doesn't fog my glasses at all. There are many brands & models of similar respirators available. The mask was cheap (under $15) & HEPA cartridges are about $10 a pair. I've been using the same cartridges for a couple of years & they're good for lots more. You can also get organic vapor cartridges working with anything with volatile solvents.

[Jamie Buxton]

Fogging on your glasses isn't just a nuisance. It is telling you that the dust mask doesn't fit correctly, and you're inhaling dusty air. The reason your glasses fog is that there's a gap between the mask and your face just below your glasses, and your exhaled air gets directed through the gap up to the glasses. When you inhale, dusty air comes through that gap.

[Ben Rivel]

Dust mask?! Yea I dont mess with those. 3M respirator all the way: LINK

[Carl Beckett]

Fogging on your glasses isn't just a nuisance. It is telling you that the dust mask doesn't fit correctly, and you're inhaling dusty air. The reason your glasses fog is that there's a gap between the mask and your face just below your glasses, and your exhaled air gets directed through the gap up to the glasses. When you inhale, dusty air comes through that gap.

This is my view as well.

I use the 3m half mask.

[John Gregory]

Since th AO Safety one I really like went out of production I now favor this one. I wear RX safety glasses in the shop.

This is the one I use. I got it at Lee Valley.

[Dan Baginski]

Dust mask?! Yea I dont mess with those. 3M respirator all the way: LINK

That’s what I use. Pretty nice and filters are cheap

[Larry Frank]

I use the dust masks rated N100 and they work fine. It has the exhaust valve and I get no fog on my glasses. At work, these were tested on everybody and they met requirements.

I like them because they are disposable and light weight. Disposable means you are not building up germs and such inside. If you use a respirator, you should be properly cleaning it.