Today, we will talk about mask classification.
The efficacy of masks
Masks are a kind of sanitary products. Generally, they are worn on the mouth and nose to filter the air entering the mouth and nose, so as to block harmful gases, odors, droplets, viruses and other substances.
Masks have a certain filtering effect on the air entering the lungs. When respiratory infectious diseases are prevalent, when working in dust and other polluted environments, wearing masks has a very good effect. Masks can be divided into air filter masks and air supply masks.
Mask classification and use objects
Ordinary protective masks: used by the public in non-crowded public places.
Medical surgical masks: The protective effect is better than ordinary protective masks, which are worn by suspected cases, medical personnel, public transportation officers and passengers, taxi drivers, sanitation workers, public place service personnel, etc. during their duty.
N95 medical protective mask: The protective effect is better than that of medical surgical masks and ordinary protective masks. It is used by medical staff, on-site investigators, sampling and testing personnel, and can also be worn by the public in highly crowded places or closed public places.
Masks are a kind of sanitary products. Generally, they are worn on the mouth and nose to filter the air entering the mouth and nose, so as to block harmful gases, odors, droplets, viruses and other substances.
Masks have a certain filtering effect on the air entering the lungs. When respiratory infectious diseases are prevalent, when working in dust and other polluted environments, wearing masks has a very good effect. Masks can be divided into air filter masks and air supply masks.
Paper mask: Prevent droplets from splashing. There is no anti-epidemic effect or any protective effect.
Cotton masks: keep warm and insulate larger particles of dust, and do not have the effect of preventing epidemics and isolating air pollution particles.
Activated carbon mask: cuts off peculiar smell and volatile gas, but is not effective to dust. Main places of use: use when painting, cycling, cleaning and cleaning.
Generally, ordinary protective masks and medical surgical masks are made of two layers of non-woven fabric and filter paper. Two layers of medical non-woven fabrics, a filter antibacterial cloth with a bacterial filtering effect of more than 99% added in the middle, are welded by ultrasonic. The bridge of the nose is made of aluminum strips, environmentally friendly plastic coated single and double iron wires or environmentally friendly plastic strips. It is breathable and comfortable.
The front (first layer) and the back (fourth layer) of the activated carbon mask are made of non-woven fabric, and the second layer is antibacterial filter paper, which can filter up to 99% of bacteria and play a role of antibacterial and antivirus. The third layer is composed of activated carbon fiber and activated carbon cloth. It is a new type of high-efficiency adsorption filter material with anti-poisoning, deodorizing, filtering bacteria, dustproof and other functions.
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