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>>57226287
>Is there any concern of heavy metals becoming vaporized?
Not in a wet process, no. There really shouldn't be in a fire process either.

the respirator is just emergency equipment though. You shouldn't really ever encounter acid gasses in a mining or refining process. The respirator is for in case the hood fan stops working, which is almost impossible with dual fans, battery and generator backup, etc. But if for some reason the vent fans stop working the respirator just gives you a few minutes to sound the alarm and clear the building.

obviously we don't shut down an entire operation for a small chemical spill, but toxic gasses pouring out of the hood would clear the building and bring in EMS.