How to distinguish medical and non-medical masks?
2020-11-14
Masks can be divided into two categories: medical and non-medical. As the name suggests, medical masks are mainly used for medical protection, which can be subdivided into three types: medical protection, medical surgery, and disposable medical; non-medical masks are also called personal protective masks, which can be subdivided into protection according to their application scenarios. Both particulate matter and daily protection. Masks for different purposes have different technical requirements and different scope of application
2. Use appearance and packaging information to distinguish medical/non-medical masks
Distinguish by mask structure
Recognized by the filter valve. Masks with filter valves are generally not medical masks. For example, Article 4.3 of the Chinese Medical Protective Mask Standard GB 19803-2010 clearly stipulates that “masks should not have an exhalation valve”, so that droplets, microorganisms, etc. can be prevented from exhaling through the exhalation valve, thereby harming others. Civil masks are allowed to have an exhalation valve, and the exhalation resistance can be reduced through the exhalation valve, which is beneficial to the operators to work for a long time.
Distinguish by the information on the outer packaging
The smallest unit packaging of mask products sold through formal channels should have information such as the name of the product, the implemented standard, and the level of protection. The information expressed by these businesses can be used as a distinguishing point. For example, if the product name contains the words "medical" or "surgical" or "Medical" in English, it can generally be judged as a medical mask
3. Applicable standards distinguish medical/non-medical masks
Medical masks are subject to different standards and certification requirements in different countries/regions. Enterprises and individuals can distinguish according to the country/region where the product is imported and the applicable standards of the product. The applicable standards and certification information of the product can be provided from the product packaging or the manufacturer. Obtain the test report or certificate.
2. Use appearance and packaging information to distinguish medical/non-medical masks
Distinguish by mask structure
Recognized by the filter valve. Masks with filter valves are generally not medical masks. For example, Article 4.3 of the Chinese Medical Protective Mask Standard GB 19803-2010 clearly stipulates that “masks should not have an exhalation valve”, so that droplets, microorganisms, etc. can be prevented from exhaling through the exhalation valve, thereby harming others. Civil masks are allowed to have an exhalation valve, and the exhalation resistance can be reduced through the exhalation valve, which is beneficial to the operators to work for a long time.
Distinguish by the information on the outer packaging
The smallest unit packaging of mask products sold through formal channels should have information such as the name of the product, the implemented standard, and the level of protection. The information expressed by these businesses can be used as a distinguishing point. For example, if the product name contains the words "medical" or "surgical" or "Medical" in English, it can generally be judged as a medical mask
3. Applicable standards distinguish medical/non-medical masks
Medical masks are subject to different standards and certification requirements in different countries/regions. Enterprises and individuals can distinguish according to the country/region where the product is imported and the applicable standards of the product. The applicable standards and certification information of the product can be provided from the product packaging or the manufacturer. Obtain the test report or certificate.