Honeycomb Mask with Carbon Filter Customer Q & A
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Q1: I am travelling to Beijing, China in April. The pollution has been downgraded from poor to poisonous. They've even called the air quality "soupy" and gone on so far as to say that the city is not a safe place to live, work, or raise a family. Will this mask be sufficient for a brief stay of approximately 3 days under these conditions? If so, how often would you suggest the filter be changed? I cannot say as of right now how often or how long I will be outdoors, but figure that if the air is that bad outside, it has to be at minimum a poor condition inside buildings as well. Any thoughts? Thank you.

A: Yes, this should significantly help you in this case. Particularly with this type of city pollution, the activated carbon in this mask should help filter out these types of contaminants. If you're looking for a better sealing mask, I would suggest you consider any Respro mask WITH the chemical/particle filters. The Honeycomb isn't NIOSH rated, and while the Respro isn't either, the Respro does carry the European equivalent NIOSH rating of N95. Plus, the chemical/particle filters will adsorb and remove many of the chemicals you'll be dealing with. Many of the Respro models are specifically marketed and geared towards city pollution, and the Techno and Sportsta masks come standard with those chemical/particle filters. If you wear the mask ALL the time while you are in Beijing, you might want to snag and extra set of filters. As a reference point, the average filter life is about 60 hours of normal use.

Q2: Does it protect the user from a room of second hand smoke?

A: Yes. Though as with any mask, if it's an area where the concentration of the pollutant you want to filter is very high, some may eventually get through. However, for everyday use it will filter out secondhand smoke with no problems.

Q3: I work with fine powders vinegar,lemonand spices including chili and cayenne. Working w/large quantities it is almost unbearable. Will this mask work for me?

A: It will help. Whether or not it will eliminate the odors from those things will depend on the concentrations and how long you are around them. The activated carbon in this mask will reduce or eliminate what you breathe in while you work.

Q4: Hi, I walk approximately 6 blocks from the subway to my workplace. This is in midtown Manhattan, so I see at least 5 smokers during those 6 blocks. I hate inhaling their second hand smoke so much that I spend half my time holding my breath. Will this mask block out some or all of the second hand smoke?

A: Most of it, yes. It really cannot block out ALL smoke since the mask doesn't seal around the face like like of the 3M or Respro masks do, but the carbon filters in the Honeycomb mask will filter a most of the smoke.

Q5: I play roller derby and am looking for a mask to wear while I skate due to dust & perfumes that skaters wear in our practice space. Can you suggest something that will help me with this? I need something that will stay put while I am skating. Thanks!

A: The Honeycomb Carbon Mask is a great place to start! You may actually want to consider one of the Respro masks, like the Techno, Sportsta or the Respro Allergy Mask We still call it the Aero. All have some measure of activated carbon to help get rid of fragrances, and each will filter out dust. Personally, I think the Sporsta looks the coolest, esp. for roller derby!

Q6: Does the carbon filter in the HoneyComb mask contain coconut or any type of derivative from coconut oil? It has been my experience that coconut is often used in carbon filters, however, I am highly allergic to coconut as well as any derivative of coconut oil. I also have latex and silicone allergies--please confirm the honeycomb mask contains neither. If the HoneyComb mask does not meet the above criteria, can you please make a suggestion for another mask? Thank you in advance.

A: The base for the carbon is bituminous coal, and the mask/filter does NOT contain any latex or silicone. So it should be ok.

Q7: Is this product suitable for someone who suffers from severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?

A: Yes. With activated carbon, this mask is more specifically geared towards someone with MCS who may have a sensitivity to a myriad of different chemicals or odors. It tends to be one of our most sellers with MCS sufferers.

Q8: Looking for a mask that will help my 20 year-old daughter who is a hairdresser. The chemicals she has to work with powder bleach, hair dyes ect makes her cough and conjested. What would you suggest that is efficient yet comfortable?

A: Yes. The Honeycomb mask has a slim profile and is flexible. The carbon filters will filter out many of those chemical odors and well as particles, and when she's done the mask stores easily. The exterior is hand washable and filters replaceable. While there are a couple other mask that might offer slightly better particle filtration, they are bulkier, not as comfortable, and don't provide much more in the way of chemical filtration. With regular filter replacement, she should see good results with this face mask.

Q9: I need a mask that will filter smoke . when i go to casino the smoke is to much for me . can you help?

A: This Honeycomb Carbon mask will be your best bet. no pun intended It provides some activated carbon for odor filtration. Another alternative would be a Respro Aero / Allergy Mask with the Chemical/Particle filter, or a Respro Techno mask. The filters for these two also will give you some level of odor filtration in addition to filtering out particles. Any of these three should greatly reduce the odor, though if the cigarette smoke is particularly strong, as it can be in casinos, a small amount of the scent still may pass through.

Q10: Honeycomb Mask with Carbon Filter does it have Latex?

A: No.

Q11: I'm most interested in a comfortable mask for airborne allergens. Is this as effective as a N95 in filtering pollen, mold and dust?

A: Approximately the same. The Honeycomb carbon mask hasn't been NIOSH tested but in other tests, it has been found to perform about as well as a standard N95 mask.

Q12: I'm looking for a mask to use when I have to travel on an airplane because sometimes there are odours inside the plane that make me sick. I've heard the air inside the cabin is mixed with the air from the motors and might contain toxic particles. What would be the best mask for that? And if with activated carbon filters, how frequently do we have to replace them?

A: They honeycomb carbon mask will probably be your best option here. It's small, folds up easily and does have activated carbon to help adsorb and/or trap chemical pollutants and odors. Filter replacement will depend on use, but generally, you'll find best results with replacing the filters every 3-4 months.

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