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Respiratory Protection

 

FFP Mask Protection Levels Below is a simple guide to different types of FFP (Filtering Face Pieces) levels according to EN149.2001

FFP1 Against NON toxic dusts, mists, fumes based on water and oil. Not against cancer causing radioactive substances and air transmitted biological substances including enzymes (WEL x 4).

FFP2 Against toxic dusts, mists and fumes based on water and oil (WEL x 10).

FFP3 Against all dusts, mists and fumes based on water and oil (WEL x 20).

D Masks have passed the optional Dolomite clogging test. Better breathing resistance for longer.

WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit

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