Does an FFP2 mask protect against methanol?
So I wanted to prepare an experiment for chemistry. I got a few things, for example methanol. Of course, I looked at the protective measures, so the question is, can you keep the fumes away with an FFP2 mask (I also have eye protection).
No, these masks protect against particulate substances only by their filter functions. Gases and thus also methanol, which is in the gaseous state by evaporation, are not held by these masks.
No special precautions are required when working with methanol. You shouldn’t drink it.