is this gasmask filter safe to use?

i have a russian GP-5 gasmask that i bought not so long ago. i got it with a bag and a filter. i havent used the filter yet, because ive heard that these may contain Asbestos.on the side it says "26-475-2-87" and on the top it says 88.

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[DoodooBean]

You're fine, the Russian 40 mm filters are completely safe.

They contain activated charcoal and cotton.

I do hate how unorganized and confusing the gas mask community is though.

People who know nothing act like they are experts.

[GTAtomten]

@DoodooBean That's good. Thanks for the answer!

[svbummin]

@GTAtomten the filter is fine but throw that GP-5 away.

Avoid the following masks as they are all ineffective

Russian M-10, M-41, Russian SMS, M9 or M9A1, M-10-M and GP-5 masks, Canadian M69, Czech M10M, East German masks and the French/Belgian ANP M51 and Hungarian civilian respirator

[GTAtomten]

@svbummin I didn't buy the mask for using it, i would get a brand new mask in that case. I bought this purely because i wanted one.

[urantay]

can any one tell me if my filter is bad or any good = MMB04A035-034 22751

[theairsoftkid123]

@theairsoftkid123 i meen 1986

[theairsoftkid123]

is my s10 filter safe it was made in 1985 by avon ?!? please help

[Eshayzbra96]

@svbummin Ineffective as in "doesn't work" or ineffective as in "Not safe to use, BURN IT!"?

[jjnewterkmen]

@svbummin yea, well how do you know they're ineffective?

[thevicousewok]

It has no asbestos at all,you breath in parts of the filter that have disintegrated over time,it's not deadly,but it hurts like hell,so don't use it of you don't want some pain later,just get a fake filter that's not a real one,one that looks like it and make s the same sound when breathing.so basically,that filters not safe,it won't kill you,but it causes respatorry problems.don't use it

[VSzx1]

@DoodooBean What about the so called coffee can filter. Is it safe tobreath?

[aakhof]

Guys all filters that have not been damaged left outside for a long time not proberly cared for and not from WWII and before should be fine to use and if you wanna be super safe buy from a surpluses shop that knows what there doing

[timojer1998]

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