SAS Safety 8621 R95 Valved Respirator - 10 pack

N95 AND R95 RESPIRATOR DILEMMA

Anyone who has researched disposable respirators has faced the dilemma between choosing an N95 or R95 disposable respirator. Questions arise: What is really the difference between the two? Which one should I be using?

The N95 and R95 nomenclature originate with and are approvals from, NIOSH. NIOSH is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. It is the government agency that tests the respirators to verify they actually filter what they are marketed to filter.

With respect to the N95 and R95 respirators, both are confirmed by NIOSH to have a filtration efficiency of at least 95%.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN N95 AND R95 RESPIRATORS

The difference between the two pertains to their resistance to oil-based particles.

"Under the NIOSH classification system, 'N' rated respirators can only be used for particles that do not contain oils. But, 'R' rated respirators may be used in environments that contain oily particles."

This means that respirators with a NIOSH rating of "R" have a broader spectrum of protection and are in this sense a better mask. "N" rated disposable respirators offer no protection from oily particles.

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Features	SAS Safety 8621 R95 Valved Respirator Features: Disposable valved particulate respirator • Adjustable nose bridge • Staple fixed head strap • Protects against particulate aerosols free of oil • Filter efficiency of 95% • Chemical Rating- R95 • Material- Foam • Package Quantity- 10-Pk • Pump Stage- No • Reusable- Yes SO WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A P95 AND R95? We've seen that the N95 does not filter oily particles but the R95 does. But what is a P95 respirator? NIOSH has two designations for oily-based particle disposable respirators - R95 and P95. The "R" rating is said to be "somewhat resistant to oil". The "P" rating is said to be "strongly resistant to oil". In other words, the R95 has an 8 hour service life. The P95 has a 40 hour or 30 day service life (whichever comes first). SHOULD I USE AN N95 OR R95 (OR P95)? Now this question can be answered and understood. Of course, the simplest thing to do is use an R95 even when there are no oil-based particles present. Why? Because it does everything the N95 does, plus oil-based particles. Generally, however, R95 respirators are more expensive. We also briefly mentioned the P95 designation. Like the R95, it also handles oil-based particulates with the same 95% efficiency rating. Its advantage is that it protects for a longer period of time - a 40 hour service life instead of an 8 hour service life. It is generally more expensive that both the N95 and R95.
Tech Specs	SAS Safety 8621 R95 Valved Respirator Specifications: Manufacturer: SAS Safety Model: 8621 QTY: 10 pack Category: R95 Valved Respirator Straps: Dual Head
In The Box	SAS Safety 8621 R95 Valved Respirator Includes: (10) SAS Safety 8621 R95 Valved Respirators
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