FFP3 European Standard EN149: Respirator - Face Mask.

European Standard EN149 FFP3. These standards exceed the US N95 standards.

The FFP3 provides 99% particle filtration efficiency at 0.5microns and above. Provided of course that is is worn properly and air tight around its seals.

Masks should always in disposed of if used in contaminated areas and are rarely designed for re-use. Dispose of by incinerating the mask if used in infested areas.

These high quality respirators, face masks have been suggested for use in particular environments where flu, SARS, Bird Flu etc have been an epidemic, but one should consult the World Health Organisation before making a choice of which respirator to wear.

There would be absolutely no point in someone with a virus to wear this high quality mask because of the out flowing valve. Air is drawn from the special fabric of the mask and exhaled through the automatic valve. An infected person should wear a non valve mask.

Other European Standard Respirators

FFP1

FFP2