{"id":1523,"date":"2021-12-24T11:36:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T10:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twplast.pl\/?p=1523"},"modified":"2022-07-15T17:33:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T15:33:09","slug":"jakie-sa-rodzaje-maseczek-ochronnych","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.twplast.pl\/en\/jakie-sa-rodzaje-maseczek-ochronnych\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the types of protective masks?"},"content":{"rendered":"

SARS coronavirus pandemic CoV-2<\/strong> has led to the introduction of an obligation to cover mouths and noses in public places<\/strong>. This currently applies to all buildings, but masks are also recommended for use outdoors if distance cannot be maintained. Legislation has also been introduced which prohibits the use of chimneys, scarves and visors. Only the following are recommended protective masks<\/strong>The masks are designed to reduce the likelihood of spreading micro-organisms. There are many protective masks available differing in materials, filters and degree of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surgical mask<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surgical masks<\/a> are made of polypropylene, which is important as they are disposable products. Such mask <\/strong>forms a barrier between the mucous membrane and the aerosol, i.e. the water molecules in the air. These form even during normal conversation, through sneezing, coughing or a runny nose. It is these that contribute to the spread of the virus. On sale are two-layer as well as three-layer medical masks<\/strong>. Medical masks<\/a> as the name says, are used in the medical field, for example during surgical operations. Medics use type II and IIR masks. Type IIR masks <\/strong>show resistance to soaking. Importantly, disposable medical masks cannot be worn for long periods as they acquire moisture. They need to be frequently replaced with new ones. They do not guarantee a complete seal as they fit loosely on the face. It is also important to remember that they only protect against larger aerosol particles and do not give complete protection against viruses. High-quality surgical masks for adults and children are available from\u00a0TWplast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Standards for surgical masks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Surgical masks<\/strong> They are used by medical services and therefore they have to comply with the PN-EN 14683 standard valid in the EU. This standard determines, among others, the effectiveness of battery filtration and resistance to material penetration. Medical masks are divided into 3 types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n