Gas mask

mask protecting from toxic molecules and particles

A gas mask is a kind of mask that fits over the face area and nose. It protects from poison gases and many other hazards in the air. They are often used in war.[1]

A soldier wearing a gas mask
The label NIOSH uses for gas masks, that show NIOSH has checked the gas mask.

Gas masks in the United States are checked by NIOSH.[2]

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References

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  1. Patton, James. "Gas in The Great War". University of Arkansas School of Medicine.
  2. "STANDARD APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF RESPIRATORS" (PDF). NIOSH. January 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-03-19.