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Mouthguards & surgical masks

A face mask provides effective respiratory protection and ensures a safe and hygienic environment. The disposable face masks - which include single-use masks, disposable respirators, surgical masks, FFP1 masks, FFP2 masks, FFP3 masks and fine dust masks - can be disposed of after a single use. This always ensures that the wearer is using a clean and contamination-free disposable mouth-nose protection.

A suitable mouthguard should protect the wearer from infectious substances, aerosols, solid or liquid particles, dusts, smoke, potentially carcinogenic substances or radioactive substances, depending on the area of use. In the medical field, reliable mouth protection in the form of surgical masks or FFP2 and FFP3 masks is important to minimise the risk of infection. Surgical masks primarily protect the environment. In the case of FFP2 and FFP3 masks, the mouthguard protects not only others but also the wearer himself from viruses, bacteria and other hazardous substances. They also keep fine dusts and other particles out of the respiratory tract, depending on the model.

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Different types of face masks

Fine dust masks are a special type of respirator designed to protect the wearer from tiny particles in the air, known as particulate matter. These particles are smaller than one micron and can have harmful effects on health when inhaled. Fine dust masks are available in different types and designs, as well as protection classes FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3, and should be selected based on a risk assessment depending on the intended use. Fine dust masks consist of several layers of tightly woven materials that provide effective filtration. Modern fine dust masks may also include a valve to facilitate air circulation and protect the wearer from possible overheating.

OP masks, like FFP masks, are made of special filtering fleece. OP masks - also called surgical masks, - protect against droplets and to some extent against aerosols. However, they do not protect as effectively as FFP2 and FFP3 masks and are primarily intended for external protection rather than self-protection. Surgical masks are often used in medical facilities such as hospitals, doctors' surgeries and other institutions, as well as in the home. They consist of several layers of tightly woven materials that provide a certain degree of filtration.

Health protection with the right respirator

With the right protective mask, wearers get the best possible respiratory protection. Depending on what hazardous substances they are exposed to in the work environment or in the private sphere, the type of face mask should be selected. As mentioned before, surgical masks or simple mouth-nose protective masks serve primarily to protect others. Filtering half masks, also called FFP masks, are additionally designed to protect the wearer as well by preventing the inhalation of even the smallest particles. FFP masks with a valve facilitate breathing and are therefore mainly used in the work environment and wherever the mask is worn over a long period of time. It should be noted that FFP masks with an additional valve only filter the inhaled air. This means that there is no external protection.

FFP masks are divided into three protection classes: FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3. DGUV regulation 112-190 regulates the requirements for these respiratory protection masks as follows.

Requirements for FFP mouth protection according to DGUV

FFP1 masks have the lowest separation capacity within the three protection classes. This means that they may only be used to protect against the inhalation of non-toxic particles. Therefore, they mainly provide good protection against non-critical water- and oil-based particles and are used, for example, in the food industry or in construction. Their total leakage must be no more than 25 per cent and the exceedance of the occupational exposure limit must be no more than 4-fold. At least 80 per cent of airborne particles up to a size of 0.6 μm can be filtered out by the FFP1 mask.

FFP2 masks have a medium filtering capacity and protect against harmful and mutagenic substances in the air breathed in the form of particles, smoke and aerosols. Their total leakage must be no more than 11 per cent and the exceedance of the occupational exposure limit must be no more than 10-fold. At least 94 percent of the particles up to 0.6 μm in size in the air must be filtered out by an FFP2 mask. They are suitable for areas where people are exposed to aerosols, mists and smoke that can lead to the development of respiratory diseases such as lung cancer, pulmonary tuberculosis and other secondary diseases in the long term. This is the case, for example, in the metal industry or in mining. FFP2 masks are also used in the medical sector.

FFP3 masks have the highest filtering capacity. They protect against toxic, harmful, carcinogenic or radioactive particles as well as pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and fungal spores. Their total leakage must be a maximum of 5 per cent and the exceedance of the occupational exposure limit must be a maximum of 30 times. An FFP2 mask must filter out at least 99 percent of the particles in the air that are up to 0.6 μm in size. They are used, for example, in the chemical industry and in the medical sector.

Use a mouthguard correctly

When wearing a disposable mask, it is important to follow the correct technique. Hands should be washed with soap and/or disinfected for at least 20 seconds before putting on and after taking off. The mask must then be properly fitted to ensure effective coverage of the mouth and nose area. It is placed over the mouth, nose and cheeks so that it is as tight as possible around the edges. When removing and disposing of the mask, it should only be touched at the straps and not on the outside. After a certain period of time, at the latest when the mask has become damp, it must be replaced with a fresh mask to continue to provide suitable respiratory protection.

It is also important to dispose of the mask immediately after single use to prevent further spread of potentially infectious particles.

Disposable face masks and other occupational safety products exclusively for the specialised trade

In the B2B online shop of ASATEX, which exclusively supplies the specialised trade, you will find high-quality disposable face masks. Our surgical masks as well as FFP masks with and without valve naturally meet all requirements of the corresponding standards. They are manufactured under high quality standards and are comfortable to wear.

We also carry other occupational safety products that ensure safety during the demanding working day. Everything from one source from the specialised trade exclusively for the specialised trade. In addition to disposable mouthguards, we stock coveralls, disposable gloves and other disposable products for different areas of application.

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