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COMPARISON OF FFP2, KN95, AND N95 AND OTHER FILTERING FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR CLASSES

Based on this comparison, it is reasonable to consider China KN95, AS/NZ P2, Korea 1st Class, and Japan DS FFRs as “equivalent” to US NIOSH N95 and European FFP2 respirators, for filtering non-oil-based particles such as those resulting from wildfires, PM 2.5 air pollution, volcanic eruptions, or bioaerosols (e.g. viruses). However, prior to selecting a respirator, users should consult their local respiratory protection regulations and requirements or check with their local public health authorities for selection guidance.

Mask Comparison Chart




Inward leakage (IL)

the amount of a specific aerosol that enters the tested respirator facepiece, while a wearer performs a normal breathing for 3 minutes in a test chamber. The test aerosol size (count median diameter) is about 0.5 micro meter. Pressure drop – the resistance air is subjected to as it moves through a medium, such as a respirator filter.

Total inward leakage (TIL)

the amount of a specific aerosol that enters the tested respirator facepiece via both filter penetration and faceseal leakage, while a wearer performs a series of exercises in a test chamber.

Test Agent

The aerosol that is generated during the filter performance test.

Filter Performance

the filter is evaluated to measure the reduction in concentrations of specific aerosols in air that passes through the filter.

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