FFP2 vs N95 vs KN95
Why FFP2 Mask costs higher than KN95 & N95?
We may found the FFP2 Masks costs higher than KN95 & N95 after we check the prices @ amazon.
Then, are FFP2 Masks better than KN95 & N95 Masks?
The answer is yes.
The most important thing is the FFP2 Masks can resist 94% Oil liquid & non-oil particles. While the N95 & KN95 Masks can only resist 95% non-oil particles.
Some manufacturers make their Masks to meet KN95 & FFP2 standards.
That’s means their FFP2 Masks can resist Oil liquid & Particles with 95%Filtration
Efficiency.
Here are some of the details for your reference.
|
Country |
Ordinary protective mask product standard |
Mask name |
|
China |
National standard GB2626-2006 "Respiratory protective equipment self-priming filter anti-particulate respirator" National Standard GB/T 32610-2016 "Technical Specification for Protective Masks" |
KN90 KN95 KN99 |
|
USA |
CFR 42-84-1995 Interpretation Guide "NIOSH Guide to the Selection and Use of Particulate Respirators" |
N90 N95 N99 |
|
EU |
European standard EN149-2001 "Respiratory Protective devices-Filtering half masks to protect against particles-Requirements testing marking" |
FFP1 FFP3 |
|
Type |
Maximum transmittance of test aerosol |
Filtration Efficiency |
|
|
NaCl Test (non-oily particles) Max. % |
Oil Test (oily particles) Max. % |
||
|
FFP1 |
20 |
20 |
80% |
|
6 |
6 |
94% |
|
|
FFP3 |
1 |
1 |
99% |
|
N95 |
5 |
NA |
95% |
|
5 |
NA |
95% |
|