Full Range of the latest EN149 Protective Disposable Dust Masks including 3m Dust Masks, Moldex, JSP, Alpha Solway, UCI & Protective Masks Direct including FFP1, FFP2, & FFP3 Dust Masks with filter.
Dust mask protection levels are classified in different respirator equipment (RPE) grades to include FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 Dust mask for protection against lead & Asbestos.
The FFP1 Dust mask has a filter efficiency of 78% for example the Moldex 2365 dust mask, FFP2 Dust Mask 92% such as the 3m Aura 9322 Dust Masks and the highest level FFP3 have a filter efficiency circa 98% and therefore offer the highest level of dust mask protection.
Our range of industrial dust masks now include the latest Springfit dust masks from JSP that include an internal spring feature that absorbs facial movements ensuring a secure face fit and seal.
MDF Protective Dust Mask
Silica & Lead Dust Mask
Mold Safety Mask
The non valved FFP3 mask is used by many UK NHS Trusts. Individually sealed, the fold flat mask is a 3-panel design allowing excellent movement whilst providing the highest FFP3 protection. One of the best antiviral face masks.
This valved FFP3 fold flat mask is both light and comfortable with a tri-fold design offering the highest level of p3 protection. (minimum order 4)
One our top selling dolomite tested FFP3 Masks , with inner seal for excellent face fitting. Dolomite loaded to stop clogging in the dustiest environments ensuring comfort & low breathing resistance. Excellent for Asbestos work or other environments with dangerous hazards.
The FFP3 respirator mask X310SV (Pack 5) has an internal sealing foam lining to ensure that the mask provides an excellent fit for most face shapes. Valved for comfort and easily adjustable straps and nose clip for a good fit on even the smaller face.
Ultimate Valved Fold Flat Disposable FFP3 Masks - Pack of 10 - (UCI-UCF-P3V) Fully UK certified to EN149:2001 +A1:2009. Adjustable nose bridge and soft flexible face seal-ensure a secure fit. Virus, Mould Spore, Asbestos Protection.
3M Aura Flat-Fold Valved Particulate Respirator (9332) 3M 9300+ series has an advanced three-panel design making it easier to breathe through. Optimum comfort ensuring improved wearer acceptance during long work hours. As a foldable mask they offer you more convenience than traditional cup shaped P3 respirator. (Box 10 Valved Fold Flat Face Masks)
The ever popular 3m Aura 9332+ 3m FFP3 Mask (Pack 5), provide comfortable p3 protection with low breathing resistance. A market leading FFP3 Dust Mask from 3M.
P200 FFP2 Dust Respirator. Pack 20 Non-valved FFP2 moulded masks. EN Certified for use in concentrations of contaminants up to 10 times WEL. (10x APF)
3M 9322+ Aura masks provide respiratory protection against moderate levels of fine dusts and mists. The 3M FFP2 has a comfortable 3-panel design with low breathing resistance & the 3M cool-flow valve removes heat build-up. A bestselling 3M P2 Mask.
The Springfit disposable P2 dust mask with a spring endoskeleton ensures a secure face fit when moving & the Typhoon valve reduces breathing resistance and moisture build-up. The low profile offers an improved field of vision & exceptional compatibility with eyewear PPE. The JSP Springfit is a very popular JSP mask.
It is vitally important that a protective dust mask is worn for any work that creates dust or aerosols to help protect you from developing serious lung conditions such as mesothelioma or farmers lung for example.
Dusts masks can either be disposable dust masks or reusable half & full face masks with the correct dust filter attached.
Disposable dust masks are graded based on the variation in protective level that they provide such as FFP1, FFP2 or FFP3 dust masks.
Reusable half masks & full face masks will require the equivalent P1, P2 or P3 filter, with FFP3 & P3 filter levels providing the highest level of dust mask protection.
FFP1 dust masks are the lowest protective grade dust mask providing a minimum 80% filtration & only protect against larger particle sizes & non toxic dusts / *water based aerosols at and APF 4.
FFP2 dust masks provide a higher level of protection with a minimum 94% filtration & APF 10x TLV from slightly toxic or irritating solid aerosols & liquids. Dust masks rated (P3) FFP3 provide the highest grade of protection offered at 98% particulate filtration with an APF 20 x TLV.
Prior to selecting the dust mask required, the level of hazard toxicity should first be identified. This will identify whether an FFP1, FFP2 & FFP3 dust mask or P1, P2 P3 reusable mask is required.
The choice between selecting a disposable dust mask or a reusable dust mask is very much personal preference however both types provide the same protection levels.
FFP1 dust masks / P1 Masks are often used in jobs such as demolition, DIY or jobs involving plaster for example. This grade of mask only provides protection against larger particulates > 5 microns & low level non toxic dusts & aerosols with a minimum filter efficiency of 80% & APF 4.
FFP2 dust masks / P2 Dust Masks provide increased protection above the FFP1 P1 grade & are more commonly used in business such as construction, demolition & groundworks, metal working such as grinding, polishing. FFP2 (P2) dust masks provide a minimum filter efficiency of 94% & APF (10). Protection is provided against dusts that are slightly toxic at a minimum size between 2-5 microns.
FFP3 (P3) dust masks are the most widely used dust mask grade due to the fact they offer the highest protection level. If you are in any doubt about the level of toxicity encountered always select the highest level of protection.
This grade of dust mask is used in dangerous environments & is the only grade that protects against viruses such as Covid 19, SARS etc.
FFP3 Dust Masks / P3 Dust Masks provide a minimum filtration efficiency of 99% & APF (20), with particulate size < 2 microns down to 0.3 microns.
FFP3 dust masks are widely used in the healthcare industry, 0all construction jobs, metal working or trades requiring the highest dust mask protection.
DUST MASK PROTECTION GUIDE | |||
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FFP3 TOXIC |
FFP2 SLIGHTLY TOXIC |
FFP1 NON TOXIC |
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PROTECTION |
Protects from toxic solid aerosols & dusts |
Protects from slightly toxic or irritating solid aerosols/liquids |
Protects from non toxic dust 7 water based aerosols |
APPLICATIONS |
Asbestos, aerosol procedures, sanding |
Sanding soft wood, metal drilling |
Handling of stone, rubble |
DUST HAZARDOUS |
Asbestos, hard wood, lead, silica viruses |
Untreated soft wood, glass fibre, powdered pesticides, grain dust |
Flour, cotton dusts, graphite |
% MIN FILTRATION |
99% |
94% |
80% |
TOTAL INWARD LEAKAGE (TIL) |
2% |
8% |
22% |
NOMINAL PROTECTION (NPF) |
50X TLV |
12.5X TLV |
4.5X TLV |
ASSIGNED PROTECTION LEVEL(APF) |
20X TLV |
10X TLV |
4X TLV |
Only dust masks at the correct protective grade FFP3 or if using a reusable mask with a P3 filter can used for unlicensed asbestos due to the fine fibres. They provide an APF 20 with the highest level of filtration. Lower FFP dust masks or lower grade filters do not provide sufficient protection due to lower filtering efficiency for smaller fibres.
Selecting the correct protective grade mask will help with protection against mould spores, viruses such as flu & Covid 19. FFP1 do not protect against viruses, FFP2 dust masks only provide limited protection however FFP3 (P3) dust masks is the grade recommended the WHO to protect against viruses such as SARs, Bird Flu & Covid 19.
Disposable dust masks can be worn for an 8hr session but should be changed if they become damp or broken. Reusable dust masks such as the half mask or full face mask can be used for as long as the user is comfortable.
To prevent glasses from steaming up, it is important that the nose clip is pinched over the bridge of the nose and carefully moulded down the sides. If using a reusable half mask, the attachments to the head need to be altered & rechecked for seal using the manufacturing guidelines.