Gas Mask Filters For Sale

Welcome to gas mask filter replacement website. Here you can shop online and find replacement canisters and filters for your gas masks and respirators. Browse through all different types of gas mask filters and canisters that protect against NBC's

If you own a gas mask or respirator or are thinking about purchasing one then you will need to buy additional canisters or gas mask filters for your unit as a replacement due to age or as extra backups in case of an emergency situation where you will need to be exposed for long periods of time to outside threats from either a nuclear, chemical or biological attack.

The gas mask filter is the part of the mask that purifies the air that comes into the mask and makes it free of any kind of elements that can harm or kill you from the outside air.

There are a number of ways that a gas mask filter can purify the air that enters the filter. It is usually done through particle filtration, a chemical absorption or a chemical reaction that neutralizes the poisonous chemicals that enter the filter and turn it into breathable air inside the mask.

It is important too that you also make sure that you are buying a gas mask filter that protects you against more then one outside threat. Some canisters do not protect against biological agents and only provide protection against a chemical or poisonous gas attack like nerve agents or blister agents. You need to get a canister that is NBC rated. What this means is that the filter will provide full protection against a nuclear, biological or chemical attack.

Gas mask filters should also be replaced after a number of years of not being used. After long periods of time the canisters will be ineffective against properly protecting the user because they eventually expire. Make sure that you ask your gas mask manufacturer about the proper use and replacement of your gas mask filter. Failure to properly use a gas mask or respirator can be harmful or even result in death. It is suggested that you take a certified training course in using a gas mask before attempting to put it on or perform maintenance.