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N95 respirators and other respirator face masks are not something most people know a lot about. After all, do you know which respirator to choose to add to your survival preps? Do you know the difference between an N95 respirator, N95 particulate respirator and an N100 particulate respirator?

All of these respirators will filter air that is full of non oily particles. That is what the “N” indicates. There are three filtration types. The “N” stands for air that has non oil based particles in it such as dust, dirt and contagious agents. Respirators with a “P” will filter oily particles and a “T” before the particle number will filter all oil based particles.

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A respirator’s number indicates how efficient a respirator is. An N95 filters 95% of non-oily particles while an N100 will filter out 99.9% of non-oily particles.

For most contagious diseases such as the flu and tuberculosis an N95 is adequate. While the actual organisms are small they are attached to larger particles such as saliva or mucus.

There are two basic types of respirators; those with an exhalation valve and those without. An exhalation valve is more comfortable for the wearer but allows infectious organisms to be released into the air. People who are ill should never use a respirator with an exhalation valve as they may infect others around them. The exhalation valve allows moisture and heat to be vented away from the wearer’s skin.


Adult N100 Respirator

N95 respirators, N95 particulate respirators and N100 particulate respirators will all provide safe, germ and harmful-particle-free air.

Some occupations cause particles to be released into the air. Mining, construction and demolitions release dust and dirt into the air. Some natural disasters also release large amounts of fine particles into the air. Earthquakes which destroy buildings, floods which cause excessive mold growth and the smoke from fires are a few of the disasters where respirators would improve the quality of the air an individual may be forced to breathe.

Medical personnel are required to wear N95 respirators when exposed to many lung related infections. SARS, tuberculosis and the flu are a few of the infections that are prevented from spreading through the use of a respirator.


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Disposable respirators including N95 respirators, N95 particulate respirators or N100 particulate respirators should be a part of everyone’s first aid kit and bugout bag. They are affordable, reliable and potentially life saving devices.

If you live in a city, you need to seriously consider adding N95 respirators to your bugout or gobag and other preps.

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