What is a Dust Mask?
A dust mask is a flexible paper pad held over the nose and mouth by elastic or rubber straps for personal comfort against non-toxic nuisance dusts. They are not intended to provide protection from toxic airborne hazards.
Dust Mask Suppliers In South Africa
GreenLine Respiratory Protection
Address: Unit 5 Nuffield Industrial Park, 51 Lear Rd, Nuffield, Springs, 1559, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 87 750 8150
Sweet Oil – Face Mask Manufacturer | Face Masks | KN95 Masks | Medical Gloves | Medical Supplies |
Address: 122 karee Drive Estate, 136 Walton Ave, Carlswald, Midrand, 1684, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 10 510 1177
King PPE
Address: Unit D3, Northlands Deco Park, 80 Design Blvd, Northriding, Johannesburg, 2188, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 486 6068
Mine Africa Safety Solutions
Address: Unit 5, Highway Exchange, 370 Kruger Rd, Strydompark, Randburg, 2169, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 791 4757
How effective are dust masks?
It effectively filters 80% of the particles present in the environment. FFP3 mask gives the highest level of protection and are used in the presence of toxic hazards like asbestos, radioactive dust, viruses, etc. These masks filter 99% of the particles present in the breathing air.
How long can you wear a dust mask?
Dust masks just don’t provide a good face seal and they protect about as well as nose hair, which is to say not that well. Replace them when they look dirty or after about 8 hours of wear.
Do dust masks stop all dust?
Disposable Respirators or Masks
The number 95 denotes that the respirator will filter 95% of the particles present in the air. The wearer should be very careful in using the disposable respirators because any gap left between the mask and face will fail to provide any protection.3
How many times a week should you do a mask?
You can use a face mask once a week or up to three times a week. Depending on your skin type. A normal to dry skin should use it less, and a normal to oily can use it more. Everyone should introduce masking into their skincare regimen if they haven’t done so already.