The FFP2 mask is one of the European mesh standards EN149:2001. Its function is to absorb harmful aerosols, including dust, vapours, mist droplets, toxic gases and toxic vapours, through the filter material to prevent inhalation.
What types of FFP2 masks are available?
How are FFP2 masks cleaned?
When do FFP2 masks have to be replaced?
What types of FFP2 masks are available?
One way anti-particle mask: Alias: "One way FFP2 mask" This anti-particle mask is suitable for short term use in polluted environments.
Halfmask: Alias: "FFP2 mask", "dust mask", "dust mask" with outlet valve design, reduces the heat retention, facilitates breathing, suitable for long-term use in environments with high temperatures and high humidity, non toxic, odourless, non-allergic, non-irritating raw materials. High filtration efficiency, low resistance, adjustable nose clip to improve air density between mask and face, dust cannot easily penetrate the electrostatic treated filter layer, extremely fine harmful industrial dust is effectively isolated and absorbed and silicosis is prevented. Ultrasonic welding, the elastic band made of Spandex material is more effective for the wearer to protect the application: construction industry, agriculture and livestock farming, food industry, cement factory, textile factory, cutting dust, workplace with harmful heavy metals.
Full-face mask: alias: dust-tight full-face mask used in special environments.
How are FFP2 masks cleaned?
The outer layer of FFP2 masks often collects a lot of dust, bacteria and other dirt in the outer air, while the inner layer blocks out bacteria and saliva. Therefore, the two sides cannot be used alternately, as otherwise the dirt contaminated by the outer layer is inhaled directly near the face into the human body and becomes a source of infection. If the mask is not worn, it should be folded and placed in a clean envelope, and the side close to the nose and mouth should be folded inwards. Do not put it in your pocket or hang it around your neck.
FFP2 masks resemble N95 and KN95 masks and cannot be washed. Since wetting results in an electrostatic discharge of the mask, it cannot absorb dust with a diameter of less than five millimeters.
The high-temperature steam disinfection resembles cleaning, and water vapour can also cause an electrostatic discharge, causing the mask to fail.
If there is a UV lamp at home, you can consider using a UV lamp to sterilize the surface of the mask to avoid accidental contact with the surface of the mask and contamination. High temperatures can also sterilize, but masks usually consist of combustible materials. High temperatures can also cause masks to burn and cause security risks. It is not recommended to use ovens and other facilities for high temperature disinfection.
When do FFP2 masks have to be replaced?
If the ability of FFP2 masks to reduce odours has been significantly reduced or disappeared and the needs of users cannot be met, they should be replaced. other frequent situations in which they must be replaced are when the masks are deformed or damaged or feel unsanitary; in some cases, if the FFP2 masks should also be replaced if excessive fine dust has accumulated on them, leading to a significant increase in respiratory resistance.
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