Comparison between N95 medical mask and dust mask

Although there are only subtle differences between N95 medical mask and N95 dust mask literally, they are completely different in terms of use. The following is the differences between the two in detail.

The difference between N95 medical protection masks and dust masks:

1. Protection type

One is a medical protective mask, and the other is an industrial dust mask. Of course, the corresponding certification standards for the two are different.

2. Application scope

N95 medical protective masks are used in medical and health industries, such as epidemic prevention stations, hospitals, disease control centers, etc.. N95 dust masks are used in industries, such as coal mining, petroleum processing, mining and other industrial and mining enterprises.

3. Function

While protecting against viruses, N95 medical protective masks can also filter fine particles of dust, while N95 dust masks can only effectively block dust, and cannot provide good protection against viruses and bacteria.

4. Materials

N95 masks are generally divided into three layers of "outer, middle and inner". Although the filter diameter of the intermediate filter layer is the same, the materials used for the three layers are different.

5. Liquid protection

Because N95 medical protective masks have the function of blocking liquid splashing, there is an additional hydrophobic protective layer on the outer surface of the mask, whose main function is to prevent the splashing and penetration of slight liquid or blood. N95 dust mask does not have this hydrophobic protective layer.