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Particulate masks like N95 and P100 only provide limited protection against toxins from fire.
The most seriously toxic parts of the smoke are gases and go straight through masks, as does much of the smoke itself.
This is why firefighters use breathing apparatus with full face masks and bottled air.
Organic solvent respirator masks are an in-between solution and have a mass of charcoal filtering which absorbs more of the toxic gases and smoke.
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Particulate masks like N95 and P100 only provide limited protection against toxins from fire.
The most seriously toxic parts of the smoke are gases and go straight through masks, as does much of the smoke itself.
This is why firefighters use breathing apparatus with full face masks and bottled air.
Organic solvent respirator masks are an in-between solution and have a mass of charcoal filtering which absorbs more of the toxic gases and smoke.
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