![]() Carbon black and titanium dioxide can be added to rubber formulations to protect from UV light, but add to the cost and can introduce undesirable properties to the rubber. Most rubber formulations are vulnerable to this degradation with the minor exception of UV resistant EPDM rubber (ethylene propylene diene monomer (M-class) rubber). UV light is a shortwave, energetic form of light that can degrade many materials including your skin. Luckily, you can forestall this process with proper storage and maintenance. Although your gas mask is designed to be tough, the rubber can deteriorate over time in a number of different failure modes. Increasingly, gas masks contain a mixture of rubber types to obtain certain properties such as softness and resistance to chemical warfare agent breakthrough. Rubber is the main ingredient for most gas masks either natural, butyl or silicone rubbers. Also, use some common sense- if your gas mask is a rare bird from WWII, it just might be a good idea to leave it slightly dirty to prevent accidental damage, for example. ![]() It is highly recommended that nothing else be used, lest it damage the facepiece. Using a slight amount of dish soap is also possible. Getting the harness wet is something you should try to avoid- it isn't the death of the mask, but doing it repeatedly will cause issues. The best way of doing this is using warm water, a soft cloth, and some care. If your gas mask is dirty, you can clean it. As a general rule of thumb, the more often you can keep the plastic piece in, the better off you'll be. You should keep the plastic piece placed inside the mask whenever you aren't using it. If your mask came with a plastic thing inside of the face form, DO NOT THROW IT OUT! It isn't just a packing tool, it's an important piece that keeps your mask from being pressed out of shape. Never leave the mask exposed to direct sunlight. ![]() *Collect In Store at any store - £1.- Keep the mask somewhere cool and dry. *Rest of the world International signed for - £44.95 *Special Delivery - Guaranteed Saturday Delivery - £13.95 *Standard Delivery - £4.99 - takes 3 to 5 working days-UK Mainland *Priority Delivery - £5.99 - Recommended for UK islands ie Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Shetlands, Isle of Wight and Scottish Islands including the Highlands. *Express Next Day Delivery - £7.99 - UK Mainland only We recommend anyone in Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Shetlands, Scottish Highlands/off the coast of Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands use Priority Delivery unless you require an urgent timed delivery through UPS courier which is at an additional cost. Please contact us for further information and costings if you wish to have a timed delivery with the courier.Īny order received after 1.00pm or any order placed over the weekend or Bank Holiday will be shipped the next business day Saturday delivery is available through the courier at an extra cost or you may choose Royal Mail Saturday delivery. Our standard carriage cost is £7.99 for Next Day Delivery which is fast delivery and fully tracked - to UK Mainland only every working day.
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