If I want to do some plastic welding and not get cancer, what

You can also use North half masks with the p100s

My question is more if I need the eye protection, ie. Will ABS plastic fumes cause eye damage or any kind of damage through exposure to eyes?

>>1240470
why not just do it outside with just a faceshield?

>>1240488
If you're going to be doing it a lot, like not just for a single project, then get the full-face.If you're REALLY worried then get a 3M PAPR.

>>1240499
I don't have any real knowledge of what would be reasonable protection, beyond what I read a little about the subject. I figure doing it outside would be fine. Is the respirator not necessary then? I was under the impression that plastic fumes were a carcinogen and could cause bad problems when inhaled. Will a face shield protect against this when done outside?

>>1240515
I figure it will be done occasionally, rather than often. I just don't want to be too careless.

>>1240470
just use a fan and/or do it outside

>>1240470
Yes, styrene is carcinogenic. For occasional non-OSHA work, a good exhaust fan close to the work should be enough. Wash well afterward. Gloves/goggles/face shield as appropriate for your welding medium to protect against splash/spatter hazards.

>>1240541
So by exhaust fan, is that basically any consumer fan blowing air away from the work space, or should I look for something more specialized?

>>1240920
You'll probably want to pull it out of the area rather than try to push fresh air in, but even a box fan would be fine as long as the fumes are definitely moving out of your way.