Face Masks / Respirators

Surgical Face Mask, FFP3 MASK, FFP2 Mask, Dust Mask, coronavirus

Mask standards can be confusing: N95, KN95, FFP3, P2, or surgical mask? This quick run-down covers mask types, mask ratings, and their effectiveness at filtering particles.

First off, let’s start with mask types (or certification types). In general, there are 3 (or sometimes 4) types of commonly used, disposable masks. They are single-use face masks, surgical masks, and respirators.

• Experts are warning the public against wearing certain types of face masks with front valves.
• They say the masks protect the people wearing them but do not stop virus droplets from escaping and infecting others.
• The masks are designed for construction workers to use to keep out dust and other particles.

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