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contaminated atmospheres and chlorine-contaminated atmospheres.
b. Service Life Indicator - The Mersorb-P100 respirator utilizes an End of Service Life
Indicator (ESLI) for use against metallic mercury vapor. The ESLI must be readily visible to
the wearer of this respirator without manipulation of the respirator, cartridges, facepiece, or
the indicator. If you cannot readily see the indicator, do not wear the respirator. The ESLI
band around the side of each Mersorb-P100/Mersorb cartridge consists of chemically treated
paper. In use, as the paper is exposed to metallic mercury vapor, it changes from orange to
brown. When the indicator color changes to brown, the cartridge is beginning to lose its
effectiveness against metallic mercury vapor and must be replaced. Thus, the wearer has a
constant, positive check on the condition of the cartridge.
c. Do not enter any atmospheres with this respirator unless you know that you are not
colorblind and can distinguish between the beginning and ending colors of the end-of-
service-life indicator (when using Mersorb-P100/Mersorb respirators only).
1. This device does NOT supply oxygen, and must only be used in adequately
ventilated areas containing at least 19.5 percent oxygen.
2. This respirator must be used in conjunction with the proper chemical or
particulate cartridges for protection against specific contaminants.
3. DO NOT use when concentrations of contaminants are unknown or
immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
4. DO NOT use when appropriate exposure limit (OSHA PEL, NIOSH REL,
ACGIH TLV, etc.) is not known.
5. Leave area immediately if:
a. Breathing becomes difficult.
b. Dizziness or other distress occurs.
c. You taste or smell contaminant.
d. You experience nose or throat irritation.
6. Use strictly in accordance with instructions, labels, and limitations
pertaining to this device.
7. This respirator may not provide a satisfactory seal with certain facial
characteristics, such as beards or large sideburns, that prevent direct
contact between the skin and the sealing surface of the facepiece. DO
NOT use this respirator if such conditions exist.
8. Never alter or modify this device.
9. This respirator is for use by trained, qualified personnel only.
Failure to follow the above warning can result in serious personal injury or
death.
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