Not_a_Number Posted November 15, 2020 Posted November 15, 2020 Hey all, A couple of questions. First of all, what's the technical specification to be an N95 mask? Second of all, does anyone know which suppliers provide KN95 masks that are likely to actually filter as specified? Quote
wathe Posted November 15, 2020 Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) I only have Canadian info handy. US standards are likely similar, I would think. Canadian specs (Table 1 for N95, table 2 for KN95) Canadian KN95 recall list - so at least you know which ones not to buy ETA: Now that I think on it, US and Canadian N95 standards should be identical, since "N95" is a NIOSH based standard in the first place. Edited November 15, 2020 by wathe 2 Quote
stormy weather Posted November 15, 2020 Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) Maybe these will help? I used the second link to verify that the KN95 masks that my employer provided were approved so that I could purchase some for my parents. I selected "Personal Protective Equipment and Related Medical Devices" in the blue area near the top of the page and then searched for the manufacturer that was listed on the mask package and on Amazon. HTH😊 FAQs on the EUAs for Non-NIOSH Approved Respirators During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Use Authorization Edited November 15, 2020 by stormy weather 1 Quote
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