Does anyone know about the zivilschutzfilter 68?

[Moppy]

I want to dress up as an Empty person from doctor who for halloween.
I have an old Zivilschutzfilter 68 and mask that I found in my grandpa's basement that I'm going to wear, but I don't know much about it.
I knew that at some point in history, people used asbestos for the filters on gas masks, though I know most of those were destroyed when people found out how much asbestos sucked. But I don't know if this happens to be one of those that escaped that fate.
Does anyone know if it's safe to wear a gasmask with the zivilschutzfilter 68?

[Ad Bot]

[Comatose]

Asbestos is dangerous to inhale, from which you might develop mesothelioma. I would use a medical mask if you do use it.

[Moppy]

Asbestos is dangerous to inhale, from which you might develop mesothelioma. I would use a medical mask if you do use it.

Well, I don't know if there IS asbestos in it in the first place. That's why I'm asking.

[Extrude]

It's something that causes any effect after like 10 years of working in some old factory. It's not going to matter if you wear it for a few hours.

[Tokthree]

People sell them on Ebay and Military Surplus sites without any warnings, one would assume that these filters are 100% okay to use.
That being said, the filter will not be in working condition at this point, they only last a few years tops, if that matters to you