This information is provided by 3M for Cleaning and Disinfecting 3M Reusable Elastomeric Half and Full Facepiece Respirators following Potential Exposure to Coronaviruses
Respirator cartridges and filters can protect dentists and their employees from a variety of hazardous contaminants, such as mercury, but only if the cartridges are properly matched to the hazards one is trying to obtain protection from.
Occupational exposure to dental mercury often exceeds OSHA safety standards. When respiratory protection is required, employers must implement a respiratory protection program as specified in OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134
