The Protection Ability Of N95 Respirators

By Ina Hunt


Respirators are very important items when it comes to protection against germs and chemicals that can be inhaled. There are about seven types of respirators, and of all these, the n95 respirators are the most commonly used. They have up to 95 % effectiveness in terms of particulate filtering. This means only a few particles can manage to find their way into the respiratory system of the user. It is, however, incapable of filtering oil particles and, hence, preventing them from reaching the wearer.

These products retain harmful particles when air is passed through the filter. Harmless particles are usually capable of passing through this device, and, therefore, reach the wearer without difficulties. Most of such products are made using materials like plastic, cotton and glass. These materials and others are very good at blocking unwanted molecules from passing through this filter. Products made from these materials are also easy to dispose and are less costly.

There are various ways techniques involved in preventing particles that are not required. Firstly, the flow of air is restricted to one radius. This way, only small particles will penetrate the filter. Larger particles are not capable of following a curving contour. A movement similar Brownian motion also helps in preventing of harmful particles from passing through the respirator. There are also some special waxes, resins and plastics used for the purpose of coating the respirator. These create an electrostatic force that retains the unwanted particles.

Further prevention of particle entry is enhanced through the minimization of the velocity of particles passing through the filter. To achieve this, the shape and slop of the filter is manipulated to create a large surface area. It should, thus, be easier to prevent particles moving at a low velocity than those traveling at a high velocity.

Share a n95 respirator is not advisable. This is normally given as a warning to avoid movement of harmful substances from a person others due to the contamination of the filter. Each one should, therefore, have his/her own equipment for safety. This way, the probability of meeting harmful substances is very much minimized.

For this product to be efficient, the user must ensure that is very fitting on his/her face. Tightness is attainable through the adjustment of the straps. He/she must at the same time ensure that the respirator is comfortable on his/her face. They can as well use a dressing mirror to ensure that it is properly fitting.

The n95 tag simply means that when tested, the equipment blocks up to a maximum of 95% of unwanted particles. However, with proper wearing, they are capable of attaining a higher efficiency than this. This high efficiency does not, however, give an assurance of absolute protection from illnesses. This is because some harmful particles will always find their way out. People with chronic respiratory problems should consult their doctors before using these gadgets.

This type of respirators is never made for children and people with hairy faces. There are no special designs for them. This means that these two groups of people should not use them unless they are sure that they properly fit on their faces.




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