How to identify original N95 Mask
N95 is a USA regulatory mask standard by NIOSH - regulatory authorities (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
N95 is a USA regulatory mask standard by NIOSH - regulatory authorities (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
N: This is a Respirator Rating Letter Class.
N stands for “Non-Oil” meaning that if no oil-based particulates are present, then good to use this type mask in the work /living environment
Other masks ratings are
- R (resistant to oil for 8 hours) - P (oil proof)
N stands for “Non-Oil” meaning that if no oil-based particulates are present, then good to use this type mask in the work /living environment
Other masks ratings are
- R (resistant to oil for 8 hours) - P (oil proof)
95: Masks ending in a 95, have a 95 percent efficiency.
N 99 have a 99 percent efficiency.
N 100 have a 99.97 percent efficient and that is the same as a HEPA quality filter
N 99 have a 99 percent efficiency.
N 100 have a 99.97 percent efficient and that is the same as a HEPA quality filter
.3 microns:
-The masks filter out contaminants like dusts, mists and fumes.
-The minimum size of .3 microns of particulates and large droplets won’t pass through these mask
-The masks filter out contaminants like dusts, mists and fumes.
-The minimum size of .3 microns of particulates and large droplets won’t pass through these mask
Original N95 Mask will contain
- Certification standard like NIOSH / CE/ ISI
- NIOSH N95 should have all the below markers properly in a genuine mask
- Certification standard like NIOSH / CE/ ISI
- NIOSH N95 should have all the below markers properly in a genuine mask
Signs that a respirator may be counterfeit:
• No markings at all on the filtering facepiece respirator (FFR).
• No approval (TC) number on FFR or headband.
• No standard like NIOSH /CE /ISI markings.
• NIOSH spelled incorrectly.
• No markings at all on the filtering facepiece respirator (FFR).
• No approval (TC) number on FFR or headband.
• No standard like NIOSH /CE /ISI markings.
• NIOSH spelled incorrectly.
Presence of decorative fabric or other decorative add-ons
• Claims of approval for children (NIOSH does not approve any type of respiratory protection for children).
• FFR has ear loops instead of headbands.
• Claims of approval for children (NIOSH does not approve any type of respiratory protection for children).
• FFR has ear loops instead of headbands.
Most of online stores sell with standard called KN95 mask which is a Chinese regulatory mask standard similar to N95
But there are no guidance what the specifications to meet that standard
But there are no guidance what the specifications to meet that standard
As per USA NIOSH guidance, A N95 Mask is for single use and disposable
No such reusable and washable masking standard available
If some product says so it should have failed regulatory standard
No such reusable and washable masking standard available
If some product says so it should have failed regulatory standard
Some longtime producer of these mask are
- 3M
- Honeywell
- Magnum health care
- 3M
- Honeywell
- Magnum health care
Source : Medical Journal Articles and Web
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