Face mask protects against mercury vapour

Disposable mask uses a special version of Zorflex activated charcoal cloth to give metal processing workers protection against mercury vapour and other organic vapours.

A new, disposable mask - the M1 mercury face mask - giving metal processing workers protection against mercury vapour has been launched by Charcoal Cloth International (CCI), world market leader in activated charcoal cloth products.

The M1 Mercury face mask incorporates a special version of Zorflex activated charcoal cloth which adsorbs mercury and other organic vapours that metal processors come into contact with.

The layer of Zorflex has a highly adsorbent microporous internal surface area of 3600m2 - half the size of a FIFA-approved football pitch.

A one-way valve for easy exhalation adds to the mask's high airflow capability, which lets wearers breathe freely and concentrate on their work.

Comfortable to wear, the mask has an adjustable nosebridge allowing it to fit any size or shape of face.

CCI Sales Director, Bob Brown, said, "The M1 mask is our response to concerns about the potential adverse health effects of long-term occupational exposure to mercury vapour.

It will reassure wearers that they are taking the best action to protect themselves." Designed for up to eight hours protection against mercury, nuisance-level vapours and odours, as well as dusts down to 0.3 micron, the M1 mercury mask is not for use in oxygen-deficient areas or with toxic contaminants.

Available in boxes of 25, it meets EEC standard FFP1(S) EN149: 2001 and carries the CE mark.

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