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Xylene (PEL = 100 ppm) is used as a solvent in a paint spraying operation where

ID: 1636008 • Letter: X

Question

Xylene (PEL = 100 ppm) is used as a solvent in a paint spraying operation where there is little ventilation. Which type of respirator would be most appropriate for an employee who is working in an atmosphere where the level of xylene is not expected to exceed 600 ppm? Select one: a. Quarter mask air purifying respirator with organic vapor canisters (cartridges) and paint mist filters b. Half mask air purifying respirator with paint mist canisters (cartridges) c. Quarter mask air purifying respirator with paint mist canisters (cartridges) d. Full-face piece air purifying respirator with paint mist canisters (cartridges) e. Half mask air purifying respirator with organic vapor canisters (cartridges)

Explanation / Answer

The type of respirator that would be most appropriate for an employee who is working in an atmosphere where the level of xylene is not expected to exceed 600 ppm :

e) Half mask air purifying respirator with organic vapor canisters (cartridges)