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Going to daytime protests. tear gas not expected, but may still happen. are n95 masks effective for tear gas or pepper spray, and are they more effective or the same as regular face masks?
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N95 Respiratory: The N95 respirator would not protect your eyes at all. I don't think it would be a good substitute for a gas mask.
Answered 6/3/2020
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Coviid-19: You are at greater risk of catching corona virus than suffering any harm from tear gas, even if exposed to it. Do wear a face mask. Wish you good health!
Answered 6/5/2020
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