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When working with resin, wearing the proper respirator mask is the only way to protect yourself from the fumes produced during the resin mixing process.
Even if you are working with a "non-toxic" resin, there are still vapors (odorless or not) that you want to keep out of your lungs. Safety first!
Let's talk about the proper respirator mask for resin and which mask is best for working with resin.
There are many respirator masks to choose from when working with resin, but finding one that checks all of the safety and comfort boxes can be difficult. We are going to tell you what exactly you need to look for when purchasing the proper respirator mask when you are working with resin.
The best respirator mask for resin will have the following:
A big consideration when looking for the best respirator mask for resin is comfort. You are going to want a mask that feels comfortable on your face and one that is adjustable to the size of your head.
Having an adjustable respirator mask is very important as you will want it to have the proper seal for safety and feel good at the same time!
Here is the most important point.
How do you know if you have the proper respirator mask when working with epoxy resin?
A quality respirator mask for resin will have an N95 or N95 equivalent rating which means that it will block 95% of small particles. A small particle means somewhere around the size of 0.3 microns.
To put this into perspective, the cross-section of an average human hair is between 50-75 microns, and a human red blood cell is 5 microns. So 0.3 microns is microscopic protection for your lungs from the proper resin respirator mask.
The filters on a proper respirator mask for resin will be able to filter organic gasses and organic vapors. Organic vapors are typically liquids that evaporate quickly and become vapors such as paint solvent, varnish, and resin.
If your mask does not have organic vapor filters, it won't protect you from resin fumes.
Whether you are making resin jewelry, geodes, tumblers, doing countertops, river tables, resin cutting boards, resin coasters or just creating beautiful resin art, you will need the proper respirator face mask to protect yourself.
Check Price Of The PD-100 Respirator Mask From Parcil Right Here
Why is this respirator mask the best one for resin safety?
The PD-100 mask from Parcil is a one-size-fits all mask due to its adjustable harness. It also has an anti-fog face lens, so don't worry about your breath fogging up the inside visor.
This respirator is a lightweight mask and has high-density elastic straps to make sure the mask actually stays in the place you set it at. No constant adjusting while you are creating your resin art. Simply put it on, adjust it, and forget about it.
And to make sure you get the proper mask and not a knock off, I recommend purchasing it directly from the company, especially since it comes with a 1-year factory warranty.
Check prices of PD-100 Respirator Mask Here
Half Face Respirator T60 + C10 Goggles To Fit Comfortably Over Glasses
We hope you found this article useful and informative. Nothing is more important than safety when working with chemicals and vapors, and we hope you armed yourself with knowledge and are ready to continue or start creating beautiful resin art safely.
If you would like to learn more about working with resin safety, check out our full resin safety article right here.
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I need to wear my glasses while working with resin. Is that possible with the full face respirator you are recommending? If not, what would you recommend? Thanks so much.
Hi Tray,
Oh so sorry about that! Well, you can find them on Amazon and I believe they may ship to Canada from there, even though it is the .com store. We have their proper masks for resin listed in our resin supply Amazon store here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/diycraftclub?listId=3Q56RO97JX28T
Otherwise, when it comes to finding the proper respirator for resin safety, you will just need to make sure that it is N95 or N95 equivalent and that it has organic filter cartridges. Those are the most important factors. After that, you want one that fits properly – and when you can’t try it on and you are purchasing online, one with adjustable straps is perfect for that. Keep in touch and let us know if you are successful! Best of luck.
Parcil Safety does not. ship to Canada. Can you suggest another option for your northern neighbors?
Hi Josh
Great question, thanks!
When you are sanding your resin, it is fully cured at this point. So you don’t have to worry about any VOC’s, organic vapors and off-gassing from your resin into the air anymore, it is the fine particles you want to protect yourself from at this point. An N95 equivalent mask is what you need, so the PD-100 is just that. This mask will protect you from start to finish with your resin projects.
Will the PD-100 protect against epoxy resin dust while sanding!
Hi Emily,
An N95 or equivalent mask will work, only if the filters specifically filter organic gasses and vapors. The mask that we use with resin and recommend is the one listed in this article above. It comes with the proper filters and has a 1 year manufacturers warranty when purchased directly from the distributer.
The risk of not using a respirator or proper PPE when working with resin is a chance of sensitization, which can appear in the form of dermatitis. Many resin artists believe they develop an allergy to resin when this happens. It is good to prevent this from happening by using proper gloves (not latex) and a respirator. We wrote an in-depth article on resin safety and what the risks are and how to protect yourself here if you want to learn more: https://diycraftclub.com/blogs/idea-room-1/epoxy-resin-safety-precautions
Good luck! Thanks for the comment :)
I didn’t know any of this when working with resin I actually have been doing it in my room with out a mask, am I in any harm at all I’m worried now that I’ve been doing it in my room also without a mask on
Will a N95 mask work?
Hi Samantha,
The respirator mask we suggest comes with the exact filters that you need for working with resin. They filter gasses and organic vapors and are N95 equivalent, which are the exact filters you need when working with resin.
i see you suggested what mask but not what exact filter.
Hi there, many resin artists are using what they call an epoxy tent. It is essentially a grow tent with an inline duct fan hooked up to get the proper air changes per hour for the space they are working in. You can read more about it in our article Epoxy Resin Safety Precautions here: https://diycraftclub.com/blogs/idea-room-1/epoxy-resin-safety-precautions
We are glad you are looking into protecting your health and safety when using resin, and we always ask that you talk to your doctor if you have any medical questions regarding your health.
What if you have a medical condition that causes you to panic when you wear a respirator? What alternatives to a respirator would you suggest?
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September 20, 2021
Hi Peggy, we get asked that question quite often and wrote an article about finding the proper respirators for glasses. Check it out here, all of the options listed are great for working with resin: https://diycraftclub.com/blogs/idea-room-1/respirator-that-works-with-glasses Best of luck!