Mouth protection IIR and FFP2

Type IIR surgical masks, as well as FFP2, are ideal for use in public areas and socially distant environments. They feature ear loops and adjustable nosepieces to ensure a snug fit. These masks help stop the spread of saliva or respiratory secretions exhaled by the person wearing them, making them a great option to stop the spread of viruses and potentially harmful bacteria. IIR masks: Surgical masks are primarily for the protection of others than for self-protection and fall under medical device regulations. These masks have different layer materials and thicknesses to meet the Type IIR mask certification (EN 14683). FFP2 masks: FFP2 masks provide protection against solid and liquid harmful dusts, fumes and aerosols. They must capture at least 94% of airborne particles with a size of 0.6 μm. Total leakage must not exceed 11%. In contrast to the Type llR certification with 98%, the FFP2 masks must have only 94% filtering efficiency. This is already the biggest difference. However, due to the tight fit, they are also suitable for self-protection and thus offer better protection overall than the IRR masks. Certification of the mask type FPP2 is EN 149:2001+A1:2009.