# Good respirator to use with these resins?

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/good-respirator-to-use-with-these-resins/1059>\
**Category:** Support & Troubleshooting\
**Created:** [April 17, 2014, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/good-respirator-to-use-with-these-resins/1059 "2014-04-17T20:21:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![BillBohn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a9adbd/32.png) [@BillBohn](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/BillBohn)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2014, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/good-respirator-to-use-with-these-resins/1059/1 "2014-04-17T20:21:06Z")

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Hello - I get headaches quickly from using these resins so I am looking to buy a respirator that covers all the basis.

I read up the data sheets and it makes suggestions but I would love some brand/model examples since there are so many when you go to shop and I rather not make any mistakes and not block everything that is possilbe

from the data sheet:

Respiratory Protection:  
Respirators are generally not needed under normal conditions of use. If this material is  
handled at elevated temperature, under mist forming conditions or in case of accidental release of  
large quantities of product use a full face respirator with multi purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387)  
respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Use respirators and components tested and approved under  
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU)"

Since I am a noob on these things, specific models/brands as examples would be great to suggest for us users

thanks - Bill

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**Author:** ![AndrewHudson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/58956e/32.png) [@AndrewHudson](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/AndrewHudson)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2014, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/good-respirator-to-use-with-these-resins/1059/2 "2014-04-18T06:46:15Z")

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I use a 3M half-face respirator with the standard organic vapor cartridge. It shouldn’t cost more than $30 or so for the mask and cartridge. It seems to do the trick.

> **[3M - 7000 Series Half Facepiece Respirators](https://professionalpaintproducts.com/3m7000serieshalffacepiecerespirators.aspx)**
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> This small half facepiece was designed with the wearer in mind. Its soft sealing surface, along with a uniquely designed, 3M Cool Flow Exhalation Valve, enhances wearer comfort and face fit.

> **[3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridge](https://professionalpaintproducts.com/3m6001.aspx)**
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> Designed for use with 3M 6000 Series Half and Full Facepieces and 3M 7000 Series Half and Full Facepieces with bayonet style cartridge holders.