Dust Mask

A 3M N95 particulate respirator mask is a disposable particulate respirator that is designed to help provide reliable respiratory protection of at least 95% filtration efficiency.

No. For people suffering from any respiratory disease like asthma or emphysema, etc., they should seek medical advice before wearing it. In case of any discomfort, breathing difficulties, dizziness, etc. after wearing the respirator, you should avoid wearing it. Pregnant woman should not wear a respirator.

To wear a mask correctly, you should first pre-stretch the straps before placing the respirator on the face and position the respirator over the nose and mouth. Then, pull the top strap over the head, position it at the top back of the head and above the ears. Next, pull the bottom strap over the head and position it around the neck below the ears. Then, press the nose piece and mold it to the shape of the nose to seal air off effectively. 

It is very important to maintain the hygiene of the face and hands. Some of the common precautions are to keep in mind are personal health conditions. Please check and make sure that the respirator is intact and not damaged. Also, check the expiry date and whether the mask is packed correctly. Before using, ensure to read the instructions carefully provided on the product packaging and usage.

A surgical mask is a cloth mask that is used to provide protection from non-toxic dust particles and acts as a barrier to splashes, droplets, and spit. On the other hand, 3M masks are designed with a multi-layer protection to help provide reliable respiratory protection with at least 95 percent filtration.

3M dust musk provides comfortable and reliable respiratory protection for users. It is designed to help provide reliable respiratory protection with at least 95 percent filtration efficiency and is suited for hot/dusty work settings that require long periods of wear. It is light weight, provides custom fit with an cushioning nose foam and adjustable nose clip and has a two-strap design with a welded dual point attachment that helps provide a secure seal.

Yes. 3M masks are approved by United States research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health, NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ) for helping reduce inhalation exposures to certain airborne biological particles (examples: mold, Bacillus anthracis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis), but cannot guarantee to eliminate the risk of contracting the infection, illness, or disease.

The best mask for Covid 19 is a well-fitting respirator, such as an N95, that will provide the highest level of protection against COVID-19 and is a practical choice for many people. 3M provides the best in this category since it has a proprietary technology with advanced electrostatically charged microfiber filter media designed to promote safety and ease of breathing.

A dust mask is a disposable filtering face piece that is not NIOSH approved. They are worn for comfort against non-toxic nuisance dusts generated by things such as mowing, gardening, sweeping, and dusting. They do not protect against hazardous dusts, gases, or vapours.

Surgical masks do not protect against breathing in very small particles such as dust or mould because they do not fit tightly to the face, allowing air particles to leak in around the edge of the mask. The surgical masks are designed to stop liquid droplets and aerosols coming out of the wearer’s mouth, not filter the air coming in.

In workplaces with low dust levels, a dust mask can be reused as long as it is not soiled, damaged, contaminated or creates breathing difficulties. But the places where high levels of dust are present, the dust mask should not be used for more than eight hours. In bio-safety environments, a mask should not be reused.

Dust masks do not protect against chemicals such as vapours and mists. We must understand that dust mask and respirator mask are different. And hence, it is dangerous to confuse dust masks with respirators or surgical mask.