Portwest FFP2 Disposable Masks Range
EN 149 FFP2 NR
The P201 mask protects against fine toxic dust, fumes and water based mists. The respirator can be used in concentrations of contaminants up to 10 times the WEL. All the qualities of the P200 with an added exhalation valve.
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BIZTEX® DISPOSABLE MASKS
Our Biztex® brand ensures exceptional quality and performance across our full range of disposable masks. The extensive Biztex® range offers a high level of protection and quality safeguarding the wearer against many workplace risks including liquid chemicals, static electricity, dry particles and radioactive contamination. The complete Biztex® range includes disposable masks and limited-life garments.
Features:
- CE-CAT III
- Ultrasound welded elastic straps
- High performance exhalation valve to reduce heat and provide comfort when used in hot and humid conditions
- Large inner space to help the user to breathe more easily
- Ideal for all day use
Standards
- AS/NZS 1716 P2
- NIOSH N95
- EN 149 FFP2 NR
Documentation
EN 149: 2001 + A1:2009 - Respiratory Protective Devices – Filtering half masks to protect against particlesEuropean Standard for filtering half-masks. It contains laboratory tests to check the conformity with resistance to impacts, to cleansers and disinfectants, to temperature to flame and with respiratory resistance. With A!:2009 amendment, filtering dust masks are now classified as either single use/single shift (NR) or reusable/more than 1 shift (R).
There are 3 classes of masks as defined by the standard:
- FFP1 = Lowest class of protection
- FFP2 = Higher class of protection
- FFP3 = Highest level of protection
There are three mandatory tests conducted under the standard.
1. TOTAL INWARD LEAKAGE
This test measures the probability of the respiratory mask to protect the wearer against potential hazards.
A test subject wearing the particle mask walks in an enclosed test room, with a constant concentration of sodium chloride aerosol. While the subject breathes, the air inside the mask is sampled and analysed to determine which % of sodium chloride could pass through the mask.
Class | Inward Leakage % |
FFP1 | Not greater than 22% |
FFP2 | Not greater than 8% |
FFP3 | Not greater than 2% |
The lower the percentage the higher the protection
2. PENETRATION OF FILTER MATERIAL
The goal of this test is to measure the filtering power of the masks.
This test is carried out by exposing a dummy head with a mask to 120mg of 2 test aerosols (Sodium chloride & Paraffi n oil). The standard defines the maximum admitted penetration % of the 2 aerosols, for FFP1/FFP2 and FFP3 masks.
Class | Sodium Chloride | Paraffin Oil |
FFP1 | 20% | 20% |
FFP2 | 6% | 6% |
FFP3 | 1% | 1% |
The higher the penetration levels the lower the protection
3. BREATHING RESISTANCE
This test assesses the ability of the filtering mask to provide protection while allowing the wearer to breathe easily.
BREATHING RESISTANCE - mbar |
| INHALATION 30 I/MIN 95 I/MIN | |
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The permitted resistance is lower for FFP1 because it’s a lighter mask and it’s higher for FFP2 and FFP3 as they are thicker.