Gas masks

[Globetrotter.uk]

I have a couple of unused gas masks, just wondering if anyone knows what the dusty coating over them might be, also if there anything that might help make the rubber not smell so strong.


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[nuggets]

talcum powder ???

 

[tiger stacker]

Fullers Earth

 

[santaman2000]

regarding the smell: baking soda.

 

[forrestdweller]

are you talking about military gas masks?! Do I dare asking what you're planning to do......?!

 

[Tonyuk]

Agreed its Fullers Earth, used to absorb any liquid agent on the inside & outside face of the mask if removed or splashed.

Tonyuk

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

are you talking about military gas masks?! Do I dare asking what you're planning to do......?!

They are just for my Collection of military gear.

Thanks for all the info guys


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[Corso]

be careful depending on their age they can have toxic componants in the filter

 

[kaiAnderson]

is fullers earth the blotting powder you get in the NBC (noddy) kits?

 

[Tonyuk]

is fullers earth the blotting powder you get in the NBC (noddy) kits?

Yep that's it.

 

[forrestdweller]

They are just for my Collection of military gear.

Thanks for all the info guys


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Ahhh...that explains things

I inherited my grandfathers gas mask incl. container- it survived in extremely good condition from WWII, last time I saw it more then ten years ago before istrated my trip, wonder what my ***************relatives did with it (and the rest of my belongings....).....

 

[launditch1]

What sort of masks are they?I only ask because WW2 Civilian and Army issue Service masks both have Asbestos in the filters.