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What is a particulate and what do I need to be protected against it?

April 26, 2017Particulate protected

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What is a particulate and what do I need to be protected against it?

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Particulates are the solid particles that make up dusts, mists and fumes. Examples of particulates would be saw dust, grain dust, paint spray and welding fumes. In order to be adequately protected from particulates you need either a N, P or R filter that is either 95, 99 or 100 percent efficient.