KN95 face masks (N95 alternative)
$2.50 – $39.80
IN STOCK – Ships this week!
- Protects you from at least 95% of airborne particles.
- Provides better protection than fabric or surgical masks.
- FDA approved KN95 masks as a suitable alternative to N95 masks.
With each KN95 mask purchased, Latika will use a portion of the proceeds to donate masks to first responders and health care workers on the front line of the battle with COVID-19.
- Protects you from at least 95% of airborne particles.
- Provides better protection than fabric or surgical masks.
- CDC recommends the N95/KN95/FFP2 for use in high-risk situations, especially by medical personnel during pandemics.
- Easy Fit To Face, Kn95 Mask Has Skin-Friendly Material.
- See the tabs for more information.
- If you wish to donate masks or a care package, please use our programs or reach out to us.
| Weight | N/A |
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| Includes | – KN95 mask |
| Details | – We are not making the claim that this mask will prevent or cure any known or unknown pathogens or viruses. |
| Return Policy for this item | No refunds under any circumstance! You cannot return this item. All sales final. |
Important information
- We are not making the claim that this mask will prevent or cure any known or unknown pathogens or viruses. WE MAKE NO PROMISE, GUARANTEE, or WARRANTY that these masks will prevent you from catching any disease or that these give you any level of breathing protection from any hazard. We are not mask or PPE experts so we have no real way to determine the effectiveness of these masks.
- Time Use Limitation – Do not use if found expired, soiled, damaged, or contaminated.
- Please use as soon as possible after opening
- This product cannot be used as a gas mask
- Please do not put a used mask back in the package (when stored in a case pack)
- Do not wear it while sleeping.
- If breathing becomes difficult, leave the contaminated area immediately and replace the respirator. Discontinue use if dizziness or discomfort occurs.
KN95 vs. N95 mask
- KN95 is N95 equivalent according to 3M. KN95 masks are the Chinese version of N95 masks and are nearly identical.
- On April 3rd the FDA approved KN95 masks as a suitable alternative to N95 masks and the CDC lists KN95 and N95 masks to be equivalent in protection. Click here to read more
Filtering facepiece respirators (FFR) are subject to various regulatory standards around the world (see examples below) and provide a much higher level of protection with face form-fitting and greater pressure drop.
To claim compliance with the particular standard as listed below, these respirators must meet or exceed required physical properties and performance characteristics, which can vary according to the regulatory bodies of different countries.
– N95 (United States NIOSH-42CFR84)
– KN95 (China GB2626-2006)
– FFP2 (Europe EN 149-2001)
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the N95/KN95/FFP2 for use in high-risk situations, especially by medical personnel during pandemics (1). They are not exactly the same, but they are expected to function very similarly to one another.
A reference by 3M in a technical .2 released in January 2020 demonstrates that the several country-specific standards used to grade the FFR tend to converge into functional equivalence. N95 (US), KN95 (China), and FFP2 (EU) standards produce FFR devices that are similar enough to be interchangeable for the purposes of their use in a pandemic.
All of them are good for filtering non-oil-based particles such as those resulting from wildfires, PM 2.5 air pollution, volcanic eruptions, or bioaerosols (e.g. viruses).
*References:
1. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/respirators-strategy/crisis-alternate-strategies.html
2. https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1791500O/comparison-ffp2-kn95-n95-filtering-facepiece-respirator-classes-tb.pdf
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