N95 Respirator Mask Types: Basic Information
The N95 is the preferred series of particulate respirator masks that meet United States government standards. The face masks are tested to reduce exposure to airborne contaminates by NIOSH – the National Institiute for Occupational Safety and Health. NIOSH has 9 total approval courses, N95, N99, N100, R95, R99, R100, P95, P99, P100 organized by oil compatibility and filter efficiency. The letter signifies how the filter tests in environments uncovered to oil aerosols: N95, N99, & N100. These filters will…