These FPP3 Premier Valved Disposable Masks are designed to cover the nose, mouth and chin. The construction is made of the filter material itself. They are ideal for use with:
- Brick dust
- Concrete and Plaster
- Hand sanding of wood and MDF
- Masonry and metal working with power tools (not welding)
- Loft insulation
FFP3 masks may be used with contaminant concentrations up to 20 times the workplace exposure limit (WEL).
They protect against harmful and carcinogenic water and oil based particles, as well as radioactive particles, airborne biological agents of the risk group 2+3 and enzymes.
The total leakage of an FFP3 mask is a maximum of 2%. At least 99% of contaminants are filtered out of the inhaled air.
Typical applications for an FFP3 mask are for example handling heavy metals, hardwood, brake dust, radioactive substances, pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and fungal spores as well as stainless steel welding.
The masks conforms to EN149:2001 and A1:2009.
Disposable Mask Protection Levels:
FFP1: Particles larger than 5 microns. Dusts, Fumes, Aqueous mists, Oil based mists
FFP2 Particles between 2 and 5 microns. Fine dusts, Fibres, Aqueous mists, Oil based mists
FFP3 Particles less than 2 microns. Very fine dusts, Fibres, Aqueous mists, Oil based mists
EN149 Filtering Face Piece for Particulates