I've purchased the 3M Particulate Respirator model 8577 several times over the past few years because I have found these work the best for me. I first became acquainted with these when I had to attend mandatory meetings for work, which were being held in a meeting room in a casino in Mesquite, NV. The smell from the smoking of cigarettes and cigars was overwhelming and made me sick. Using this respirator I was able to attend the meetings and still breath at the end of the day. The activated carbon is fabulous in absorbing the smoke from the air before it reached my mouth and nose. I especially like the cool flow valve on the front that aids in exhaling easily, minimizes the fogging of my eyeglasses from my breath, and helps keep my face cooler than when using the models that don't have the cool flow valve.I was using this respirator model long before Covid and now I buy them in packs of 10, which at $50 is about $5 per respirator.I've also used this when painting water based latex paint and haven't had any issues with the odors.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]