Gas mask cleaning method

Gas masks, in some chemical industries, are all employees' safety protection equipment. After they are used, gas masks are often covered with dust or toxic substances. If they are improperly cleaned, they will affect the service life of gas masks and increase their cost. More importantly, if the harmful substances on the surface of the gas mask are not thoroughly cleaned, it can lead to poisoning and other consequences of the employee when wearing the mask. This article will explain how to clean gas masks for friends who use gas masks.

Before cleaning the gas mask, we will first explain the whole combination of gas masks: mask body, filter box, filter cotton and filter cotton cover. Some companies do not have toxic substances and only need to have dust-proof function, so there is no filter box. The cleaning gas mask mentioned here is mainly for the mask body and the filter cotton cover, and the filter box or the filter cotton can not be reused after cleaning.

If the gas mask surface is not very dirty, then wash the mask body and filter cotton cap directly with tap water (of course, remove the filter box or filter cotton before cleaning), and after 5 to 10 minutes rinse, place the mask and filter cotton cap in the ventilation Dry it or use a hair dryer to dry it. When using a hair dryer, only cold air must be used. Hot air must not be used.

If the operating environment is harsh and there are more dust toxic substances, such as coal mines, cleaning of gas masks is relatively complicated. First of all, a pot of warm water (about 50 degrees, the water temperature can not be too high), and then the family used a toothbrush with a neutral solution (such as detergent or soap) brush the mask surface and various crevices. During the cleaning process, special attention must be paid to the masking of the mask. The force must not be too great, so as to avoid damaging the valve plate and affecting the gas-tightness of the gas mask. After cleaning, disinfect the mask with 84 disinfectant solution, then rinse with warm water and place it in a ventilated place to dry.

If you want to extend the service life of gas masks, in addition to the above-mentioned correct cleaning methods, the masks must pay special attention during use: When taking off the mask, you can't hurry. Slowly remove the mask headband and use too much force. The elasticity of the headband may be easily damaged; gas masks cannot be stored in an environment of 60 degrees Celsius or above; masks cannot be directly contacted with organic solvents or corrosive solvents; gas masks cannot be repaired or modified at will; if it is a full gas mask, The screen must face upwards when placed; the masks cannot be stacked together and squeezed together.

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