FFP2 or FFP3 Filtering dust protective face mask, also known as FFP2 Respiratory Protection Mask or en149 ffp2 Respiratory PPE, the ffp3 mask has the highest degree of protection. It is often used in the case of high levels of fine particles and mists which appear during the handling of hazardous powders which are encountered in the pharmaceutical industry or in the context of work in which fibers and biological substances are used. It is part of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) essential in certain work-stations. FFP2 FFP3 face masks protect workers’ noses and mouths from dust, particles, or diseases that can spread in certain environments.
Its filter protects the respiratory tract of workers against dust and minute particles which are dangerous to health. In companies where workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals, powders, and/or dust particles, it is essential that both their physical and mental security is guaranteed as this translates to working safely.
The EN149 FFP dust mask allows working in optimal health and safety conditions. The 2001 version of standard EN149:2001+A1:2009 defines three (3) efficiency classes for these masks: FFP1, FFP2, and FFP3. For optimal protection of the respiratory tract against very fine particles and also depending on the manufacturer, there are several models in which FFP3 face masks can be manufactured – disposable, anti-dust, and reusable FFP3 dust protective masks.
Disposable EN149 FFP3 Dust Protective masks
Continuously fitted with a valve, the FFP3 cover serves as protection against significant levels of fine residue, and against the projection of oil or water when taking care of powders or hazardous natural specialists. A disposable FFP3 protective mask can be re-used about fifty times.
Anti-Dust FFP3 face masks
Outfitted with a valve in most cases, it offers an elevated level of assurance in certain hazardous workplaces – material industry, metal industry, metallurgy, mining, carpentry, welding, cast iron, cutting of metals, clinics, research facilities, pharmaceutical industry, and treatment of harmful waste. The FFP3 hostile to tidy covers are along these lines especially appropriate for the deal with building destinations, or in any event, for exchanges specialties and metal preparing.
Reusable FFP3 face masks
This FFP3 dust mask is equipped with a high-performance shell that conforms to the shape of the face and provides a particular level of comfort in use. Most are disposable and can be reused about fifty times. While it is lightweight and appropriate for long-term use, it also diminishes wearer fatigue.
The FFP3 respiratory protection masks advantages:
- They are available in several models
- They are hygienic and comfortable
- They offer the highest level of protection and protect the airways from very fine particles
- Always equipped with a valve, they facilitate breathing and the evacuation of moisture and heat
EN149 FFP2 NR face masks
EN149 FFP2 NR face mask protect the user against dust, fine and toxic particles, and against influenza viruses. Depending on the manufacturer, FFP2 masks can be manufactured with or without a valve. This makes it perfectly ergonomic and meeting the highest quality standards.
Activities in a dusty environment or containing many suspended particles can be harmful to the respiratory tract. They must, therefore, be effectively protected. EN149 FFP2 NR face masks provide level 2 dust protection, allowing long-term work in these environments. Work in areas containing high levels of particles and dust, such as construction work, crafts (carpentry), and others, can damage the respiratory tract. This is the reason for a wide range of FFP2 type dust masks, providing level 2 respiratory protection, being reusable up to ten times. These are effective especially against wood particles, sanding metal parts as well as against resin, glass wool, seeds, and fungi.
Generally, FFP dust protective masks allow working in optimal health and safety conditions, covering the nose and mouth of the user. The advantages of FFP2 respiratory protection masks:
- They are also available in several models
- They are hygienic, light, and comfortable
- They protect the respiratory tract against dust, against fine and toxic particles, and against influenza viruses.
- A few models are furnished with a valve, permitting dampness and warmth to getaway.
Please note, however, they do not allow breathing in toxic environments that do not contain enough oxygen.
FFP2 Disposable face masks without valve
They protect against moderate levels of fine dust and limit the spread of many viruses and bacteria, responsible for more or less serious diseases. Offers a certain comfort of use and prolonged protection. It does not hinder communication.
FFP2 respirator masks with valve
The presence of a valve on a disposable mask offers greater comfort to the user: it prevents the formation of condensation inside the mask and fogging on the glasses. On the other hand, the valve limits resistance and makes it easier to breathe in and out.
How to choose respiratory mask filters?
As part of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) essential on certain workstations, respiratory protection masks effectively protect workers against the inhalation of gases and particles dangerous and harmful to health.
Some reusable protective masks work with one or more respiratory filters. To guarantee protection and security, a wide range of gas filters, particle filters, and combined filters are available in the market and any filter to be used must meet the highest quality standards intended to equip full face masks or half masks for respiratory protection.
Gas, particle, or combined filters can be used to equip reusable masks and half-masks. To protect the respiratory tract of workers from gases, vapors, fumes, dust, particles, micro-organisms or viruses that can spread in different professional environments, certain protective masks must be equipped with one or more respiratory filters. Adapted to different activities and designed to filter several types of toxins, gas filters, particle filters, and combined filters allow you to work in complete safety. To protect your respiratory tract.
Gas filters, particle filters, and combined filters should:
- Be able to protect workers against many gases and particles
- Be easy to install on respiratory protection masks
- Tough and durable
Thus, after choosing the respiratory protection mask (half safety masks, full face masks) corresponding to the field of activity, the choice of filter is also an important step in the process of effectively preserving the health of employees.
Differences between FFP2 and FFP3 Face Masks
- Protection against solid and liquid dust, smoke, and toxic aerosols
- The particles can be fibrinogenic, which means they can irritate the airways in the short term and decrease the elasticity of lung tissue in the long term
- The total leak rate must be less than or equal to 11%
Class FFP2 respiratory protection masks are suitable for work environments in which the ambient air contains toxic and mutagenic agents. They must filter at least 94% of the particles in the air, up to a size of 0.6 μm, and can be used as long as the concentration of pollutants on the site does not exceed ten times the limit value professional exposure. These masks are used in particular in metallurgy and mining. In these environments, workers are exposed to aerosols, vapors, and fumes, the inhalation of which can cause long-term respiratory diseases such as lung cancer, and greatly increase the risk of occupational diseases such as tuberculosis.
EN149 FFP3 Face Masks
- Protection against harmful and toxic dust, fumes, and aerosols
- Masks of this class protect against radioactive and carcinogenic substances, as well as against pathogens (viruses, bacteria, and spores of fungi)
- Total leak rate must be less than or equal to 5%
Class FFP3 respirator masks provide the best protection against respiratory tract conditions. With a maximum total leakage rate of 5% and at least 99% protection against particles, up to a size of 0.6 μm, they guarantee the filtering of toxic, carcinogenic, and radioactive particles. Respiratory protection masks can be used in work environments where the concentration of pollutants does not exceed more than twenty times the occupational exposure limit value. They are used in particular in the chemical industry.
How to purchase Real EN149 standard FFP2/FFP3 face masks at wholesale price from China
The global pandemic has caused many to fall, the victim of scammers, as there is an increase in online fraudsters. The risk of payment and delivery fraud of non-compliant and / or substandard products is currently high. Notwithstanding, there are still very good suppliers that can be contacted for the purchase of these respirators. Here are steps involved in purchasing your high-quality respirator from China face mask manufacturers.
Source and verify if the seller is legitimate: It is a necessary first step, but there are many other issues as well. To identify the real suppliers of FFP2/FFP3 face masks in China, they must be FDA and Europe CE certified and the legitimacy of these certifications should be verified as well, ask for the EN 149:2001 +A1 :2009 testing report will be more important than anything.
Does the organization from which you are purchasing this product actually exist? Is it appropriately registered and permitted to make the product –FFP2 and FFP3 ( ask their EN 149 testing report you will find out if FFP2 or FFP3 mask)? In other words, is it legitimate? How are you certain you will get the product you order and pay for? Because there are lots of trade companies in China who buy a mask from other companies which do not have any mask production license or most of China mask factory does not have any EN 149 testing report and CE certification, we called this is “ three no products” (Products with No name, No address, No production, and sanitation license code), but trade company loves this product because they can buy cheaper price and earn lots of profits, they do not care about the quality but only the money, the trading company sells the cheaper price and by those type of poor quality masks and they can still get very good profits.
A company who is making good quality EN149 FFP2 NR or FFP3 NR face mask respirators, they need to verify the mask quality before massive production, they need to do the PPE testing report like ISO, EN 149 or EN 14683 standard, etc. this will cost lots of time because to get the FFP2 or FFP3 face mask passing the standard, legitimate ffp2 face mask company needs to improve the mask time to time until completely meet the accordingly PPE standard, for example, the PPE mask needs to meet EN 149 2001 +A:2009, the medical face mask needs to meet EN 14683 standard, etc.
Clinical devices and equipment are controlled in the United States and the European Union. These regulations exist for one reason – to ensure that the product is not worthless (which constitutes a risk), test report must be requested and verified and other compliance documents (for example, Doc) before placing an order.
As of late, the Chinese authorities gave an Order that firmly controls the export of FFP2/FFP3 masks and different coronavirus medical devices and supplies from China. Under this Order, any Chinese exporter of recorded medical devices must meet two prerequisites. To begin with, the device must be enlisted in China through a Medical Device Product Registration Certificate. Second, the exporter must demonstrate that the device conforms to the guidelines of the importing nation as they apply to that device. For many except legitimate Chinese manufacturers, compliance with these prerequisites will be difficult. Therefore, if a supplier can meet up with these requirements, be sure you are in the right company to get your orders.
Price Quote: Inquire on pricing from several vendors; the company and/or middlemen in the supply chain. The price can be confirmed from them as it is not always stable both for the product and shipping.
Quality Control Audit/Inspection (Optional): Are you willing to send money and wait for your package? How are you certain the supplier will send you the exact quality of the product you will be ordering and paying for? Sending an inspector to the factory reduces the chance of receiving bad orders, during the COVID-19 period you may not able to come to China, and you need the FFP2/FFP3 face mask very fact for your people or Government, How to make sure if you get the quality that meet the EN 149 standard, this is one of the hardest thing you worry, but we have some good suggestion for you, if you are able to find the European Owner mask respirator company as a supplier, I assume all of your concern will be gone, because if the quality have any issue or the FFP2/FFP2 face masks which you order did not meet that PPE standard then you can easy to find your supplier to solve this, so you could confirm they FFP2 face mask you orders from a European Owner mask Company in China will be no any issue, and we will be one of your best option, Dongguan Oalyer Technology Co.ltd, is Germany invested FFP2/FFP3 face mask company in China, we production FFP1 FFP2 FFP3 face masks in China, we will be sure that you will get the FFP2 FFP3 face mask to meet your requirement and standard, we use 100% same material as we did to the EN 149 testing result.
Place order and wire payment: Because of the current demand, many suppliers are demanding a 50% deposit upfront and 100% payment upon shipment.
Export / clear China Customs: Several suppliers can organize China Customs Clearance and shipment for buyers and add it in the price. In the cases where they can’t, the purchaser will need to contact a logistics company.
Import / clear purchaser’s Country Customs: The purchaser’s Country Customs need to be aware when the product is being imported. It is their duty to confirm if the products can be imported, it is also mandatory to state clearly what the products will be used for.
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