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TopTec, the Manufacturer of the Air Queen FDA 510k Approved Surgical Respirator N95 Equivalent, Has Launched a New Specially Sized Nano-Fibre Mask, The AirBon, to Provide Maximum Protection to Children During COVID-19

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Protective gear, N95, Respirator, Food and Drug Administration, Mask, Health, Gas masks, Articles, Manufactured goods

LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Queen, known for its FDA 510k approved surgical respirator N95 equivalent, has taken this same technology to produce the AirBon mask, which is specially sized for children.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Queen, known for its FDA 510k approved surgical respirator N95 equivalent, has taken this same technology to produce the AirBon mask, which is specially sized for children.
  • TopTec, a leading South Korean manufacturer, recognized that COVID-19 has created challenges for parents when seeking to adequately protect their children.
  • As such, they took their FDA 510k approved surgical respirator nano-filter technology and changed the sizing so that it would fit the smaller faces of children.
  • Many children are using masks that are sized for adults which reduces the protection they receive.

Hawkeye Systems Announces Partnership With DemeTECH for Exclusive Rights to American Made N95 Protective Masks

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Protective gear, Filters, Respirator, Mask, N95, Manufactured goods, Consumer goods, Gas masks, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory

Luis Arguello Sr, President and CEO of DemeTECH, commented, "Evolving our manufacturing capabilities to accommodate the profound need for American made protective masks was a natural progression.

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  • Luis Arguello Sr, President and CEO of DemeTECH, commented, "Evolving our manufacturing capabilities to accommodate the profound need for American made protective masks was a natural progression.
  • Under the terms of the Agreement, Hawkeye Systems has attained the right to DemeTECH production of up to 3,000,000 N95 protective masks per month, as well as an option for additional production for a period of up to 5 years.
  • N95 masks are the most common of the seven types of particulate filtering facepiece respirators.
  • Hawkeye Systems, Inc. is a technology holding company focused on cutting edge technology, pandemic management products and services.

AHN Partners with MSA Safety to Provide P100 Protective Masks to Clinical Staff on Frontlines of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Protective gear, Gas masks, Filters, Respirator, Equipment, Safety, Manufactured goods, Chemical warfare, Nuclear warfare, S10 NBC Respirator

The Advantage 200 LS Respirator from MSA which filters out nearly 100 percent of airborne particulates is a mask not typically used in health care settings.

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  • The Advantage 200 LS Respirator from MSA which filters out nearly 100 percent of airborne particulates is a mask not typically used in health care settings.
  • However, because of the scarcity of disposable respirator masks caused by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, AHN has worked to identify options to mitigate the effects of the disposable mask shortage.
  • Designed for reuse, the Advantage 200 Respirator is a half-mask, tight-fitting facepiece that covers a person's nose and mouth, and comes equipped with twin removable filters.
  • "MSA recognizes that fighting the spread of COVID-19 requires an all-hands-on-deck approach," said Steve Blanco, President of MSA's Americas business segment.

Moldex Responds to Coronavirus Pandemic with Increased Manufacturing

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Protective gear, Filters, Respirator, N95, Surgical mask, Gas masks, Culture

The vast majority of Moldex N95 respirator masks have traditionally been produced for use in industrial settings such as construction, oil & gas, defense, and mining applications.

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  • The vast majority of Moldex N95 respirator masks have traditionally been produced for use in industrial settings such as construction, oil & gas, defense, and mining applications.
  • Moldex first began ramping up production of N95 respirator masks in January 2020, when COVID-19 first surfaced and the demand for N95 respirator masks started to surge.
  • You can learn more about the differences between surgical masks, N95 respirator masks and surgical N95 respirator masks on the FDA website .
  • For more information on Moldex, respirator use, and COVID-19 information visit the Moldex website www.moldex.com .

The Reusable Closca Mask - Pre-Order Available to Help Fight the Pandemic

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Protective gear, Separation processes, Equipment, Manufactured goods, Filters, Respirator, Gas masks, Photographic filter, Mask, Coronavirus, Air filter

The Closca Mask, initially conceived to prevent smog, pollution, microorganisms and pollen, has found an even more urgent use.

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  • The Closca Mask, initially conceived to prevent smog, pollution, microorganisms and pollen, has found an even more urgent use.
  • This mask is now adapted to be effective protection against Coronavirus.
  • The 6 disposable filters included are the same as those used in FFP2 masks (which are approved for protection against Coronavirus).
  • The filters fit in the inside compartment and, as they do not touch the face, are effective much longer.

N-Type Face Masks Commercial Landscape Analysis, 2020: N95, N99 and N100 Masks/Respirators

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Protective gear, Filters, Respirator, Mask, Equipment, Manufactured goods, Consumer goods, Gas masks, Safety equipment

DUBLIN, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "N Type - Face Masks/Respirators Commercial Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "N Type - Face Masks/Respirators Commercial Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report studies the commercial landscape of the N type face masks/respirators.
  • This report categorizes the commercial landscape by type, material, companies, applicability and end-use.
  • By Type, the Commercial Landscape is Split Into:

National Institutes of Health Approves Maker Mask for Use in All General Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Protective gear, Filters, Respirator, Mask, Equipment, Gas masks, Safety, Manufactured goods, Safety equipment

These workers are on the front lines of this battle against the COVID-19 virus and need protective masks to keep healthy.

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  • These workers are on the front lines of this battle against the COVID-19 virus and need protective masks to keep healthy.
  • During the past few days since the makermask.com website was launched on March 30, the number of people joining the Maker Mask Movement has accelerated.
  • These mask designs and specifications files are being provided free of charge by Maker Mask to anyone who wants to build these protective respirator-style masks to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Maker Mask is a rapidly growing grassroots ecosystem response to the COVID-19 crisis.

California Company Introduces Breakthrough Face to Mask Adhesive Seal for N95 & N100 type Respirators & Face Masks That Provides an Extra Layer of Protection & Comfort

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Monday, March 9, 2020
Protective gear, Clothing, Filters, Respirator, Mask, N95, Equipment, Manufactured goods, Gas masks, Dust mask

A widely acknowledged limitation of the N95 mask is that it does not provide a seal between the mask and the wearer, allowing for leakage of contaminated air through gaps.

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  • A widely acknowledged limitation of the N95 mask is that it does not provide a seal between the mask and the wearer, allowing for leakage of contaminated air through gaps.
  • This is even more problematic for children and people of different ethnicities for whom the standard one-size-fits-all masks are not designed.
  • ViruShield uses medical-grade materials to eliminate leakage and maximize comfort by creating a custom seal between the mask and faces of all shapes and sizes.
  • ViruShield's adhesive seal is designed to fit 3M N95 N100 and other manufacturer face masks, facepieces and respirators
    ViruShield makes all products in the USA, with production in northern California beginning this week.

TSI's PortaCount Respirator Fit Testers Compatible With New OSHA Modified CNC Protocols

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Saturday, September 28, 2019
Protective gear, Equipment, Gas masks, Safety equipment, Respirator fit test, Respirator, Manufactured goods, Numerical control

SHOREVIEW, Minn., Sept. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --OSHA has accepted two newly Modified Ambient Aerosol Condensation Nuclei Counter (CNC) Quantitative Respirator Fit Test Protocols.

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  • SHOREVIEW, Minn., Sept. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --OSHA has accepted two newly Modified Ambient Aerosol Condensation Nuclei Counter (CNC) Quantitative Respirator Fit Test Protocols.
  • The Modified CNC protocols reduce the time needed to complete a CNC fit test from just over seven to under two and a half minutes.
  • Effective immediately, PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester models 8030, 8038, 8040 and 8048 are uniquely positioned to run these modified CNC protocols.
  • "We are proud to say the best respirator fit test is now the fastest," said TSI Business Director Troy Tillman.