Product Description

Tecnol Fluidshield N95 Particulate Filter Respirator and Surgical Mask

Kimberly-Clark Tecnol N95 Respirators are the appropriate inhalation protection for many infectious risk situations. Information is provided below. This commentary is based on the following facts:

• N95 respirators are certified by NIOSH for the protection of health care workers from exposure to tuberculosis. The tubercle bacillus is approximately 1 to 5 microns in diameter.(7)

• The Anthrax bacterium is a rod-shaped organism that is 1 to 1.5 x 3 to 5 microns in size that forms oval spores approximately 1 x 1.5 microns in size.(9)

• Testing under conditions specified by ASTM F1215-89 show that Kimberly-Clark* Tecnol* N95 Respirators are effective at filtering 0.1 micron sized particles at greater than or equal to 99% efficiency.(8) However, the respirator has not been tested specifically against the Anthrax bacteria.

Important Additional Information:

• Good facial fit is essential for providing adequate protection when wearing a respirator. Kimberly-Clark recommends fit testing according to OSHA guidelines in order to ensure proper facial fit with any N95 product.(10) Additional information is provided below.

• Facial fit may not be as secure when using masks other than respirators.

• In situations where there is a known presence of Anthrax spores, such as workers who are participating in decontamination activities, a higher level of respiratory protection than an N95 respirator is necessary.

• Kimberly-Clark* Tecnol* N95 Respirators or other Kimberly-Clark medical facial protection products are not suitable for use as chemical protection devices.

•35 per box

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