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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The Working Of N95 Respirators

By Ina Hunt


Respirators are very important items when it comes to protection against germs and chemicals that can be inhaled. There are about seven types of respirators, and of all these, the n95 respirators are the most commonly used. They have up to 95 % effectiveness in terms of particulate filtering. This means only a few particles can manage to find their way into the respiratory system of the user. It is, however, incapable of filtering oil particles and, hence, preventing them from reaching the wearer.

Contaminated air is usually passed through the filters and unwanted molecules are retained while particles that are not harmful reach the respiratory system. In the manufacture of these respirators, cotton, glass, plastic and some other materials are the commonest materials used. They are the best when it comes to retaining unwanted particles. They are mostly preferred since they can be easily disposed, and they are not as costly as other types of filters.

These products do their job in various ways. Firstly, they block entry of minute molecules through constraining the flowing molecules to a solitary radius. Bigger substances are blocked through their incapability to flow on a progressively curving route. Motion involving collision of molecules further restricts the penetration of particles into the respirators. Some plastics, resins and waxes are commonly applied in the coating of respirators. This kind of materials create an electrostatic force which helps in retaining particles on the filter.

Manufacturers of this product also made it in a way such that, the velocity of air entering it is low. This is possible due to the manipulated slope and shape of this product. The manipulation is always done with the view of increasing the surface area. This means particles moving at a low velocity can be easily blocked as compared to fast moving ones.

This respirator should never be shared. This is a precaution since sharing exposes other wearers to contaminated particles that may cause them health problems. It is good for everybody to have a filter of his/her own. Doing this reduces the likelihood of passing on contaminated particles from a respirator used by one person to another person.

For this product to be efficient, the user must ensure that is very fitting on his/her face. Tightness is attainable through the adjustment of the straps. He/she must at the same time ensure that the respirator is comfortable on his/her face. They can as well use a dressing mirror to ensure that it is properly fitting.

The n95 tag simply means that when tested, the equipment blocks up to a maximum of 95% of unwanted particles. However, with proper wearing, they are capable of attaining a higher efficiency than this. This high efficiency does not, however, give an assurance of absolute protection from illnesses. This is because some harmful particles will always find their way out. People with chronic respiratory problems should consult their doctors before using these gadgets.

There is no n95 equipment for children and people who have hair in their faces. This is the case because it is not possible to attain tightness with these people. When these people use them, they may not be very effective.




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