Safety & Comfort Questions
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How will the Fitseal™ Respirator feel when it is applied for the first time?
Initially, the exhaled air will cause a warm sensation inside the respirator. This is because the respirator does not leak. Unfiltered cool air is not entering your breathing zone by virtue of the effective adhesive face-seal.
The state-of-the-art filter medium offers extremely low breathing resistance making it easy to breathe with less heat, humidity and C02 buildup.
You will also notice that glasses and protective eyewear will not fog up. This is because of the adhesion seal that reduces face-seal leakage that will cause the fogging up.
Do Fitseal™ Respirators Contain Latex and/or Natural Rubber?
No. Fitseal™ Respirators are latex-free and do not contain any natural rubber.
Do Fitseal™ Respirators Contain Fiberglass?
No. Fitseal™ Respirators are fiberglass-free.
Do Fitseal™ Respirators Contain Metal Components?
No. There are no metal components. Fitseal respirators can be worn near strong electromagnetic fields such as MRI, PET and microwaves.
Are Fitseal™ Respirators Fluid-Resistant?
Yes. Fitseal™ respirators have been tested for Synthetic Blood Penetration as per ASTM F1862.
Are Fitseal™ Respirators Flame-Resistant?
Yes. Fitseal respirators have been tested for Flammability (FDA 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1) with no flame spread.
Why is there no Exhalation-Valve on the Fitseal™ Respirator?
Disease-spreading exhalation valves are not required on Fitseal Respirators due to the low breathing resistance of the state-of-the-art filtration media. The breathing resistance on inhalation and exhalation is significantly less than NIOSH’s maximum allowable resistance (35mm of H2O and 25mm H2O respectively).
Will the adhesive damage the skin after repeated use?
No. Fitseal respirators meet FDA/ISO Biocompatibility requirements. Extensive testing by leading specialists in dermatology show no evidence of trauma on the Stratum Corneum barrier, (the upper most layer of the skin) after repeated use. A slight redness or tingling sensation may be felt after removal. The adhesive should not be placed over any form of visible dermatitis, scabs, acne or other facial skin infections, open wounds or sensitive skin.
How do Fitseal™ Respirators improve safety and efficiency in the workplace?
1. The Fitseal respirator improves respiratory protection by providing an adhesion seal that markedly reduces the face-seal leakage of disease causing bacteria, viruses, allergens and toxic particulates.
2. The Fitseal respirator can be applied and removed without removing other protective headgear (glasses, helmets, or hearing protection), Wearer’s are not exposed to additional environmental dangers while donning and doffing the Fitseal respirator.
3. With its state-of-the-art filter media, Fitseal respirators allow for clear communication and speech recognition. This means that the respirator does not have to be removed to communicate.
4. Once applied, the Fitseal respirator will not move or shift while in use. Wearers can be assured that regardless of their movements, the respirator will remain in place providing reliable respiratory protection.
5. Protective eyewear will not fog up. Clear vision through protective eyewear improves safety in the workplace. Users are not exposed to additional environmental hazards while eyewear is removed to clean off the protective lenses.
6. The Fitseal respirator is puncture, crush, and tear resistant. Prior to donning, it can be folded and placed in your pocket without compromising its effectiveness. or protective ability.
7. Fitseal respirators do not contain any metal components and are suitable for use in imaging studies, MRI, CT and PET scans.
Will perspiration, oily skin, moisturizers and cosmetics affect the adhesion bond to the skin?
It is important to apply the Fitseal respirator to clean, dry skin free of perspiration, oil, moisturizers and cosmetics prior to donning to ensure a proper seal to the skin surface.
If the user perspires while wearing the Fitseal Respirator, will it become dislodged?
No. The Fitseal Respirator will not dislodge due to perspiration; the adhesion face-seal is maintained.
Can Fitseal™ Respirators be re-applied?
All filtering face piece respirators are disposable and are intended for one time use only.
Where is the Fitseal™ Respirator manufactured?
Fitseal respirators are manufactured in North America by ISO 9001 approved manufacturing facilities to ensure the highest standard of quality control.
What additional benefits can be achieved by implementing the Fitseal brand of Respirators in the workplace?
The Fitseal brand of respirators in the workplace will lead to overall cost savings.
This can be realized through:
- elimination of the need to inventory multiple brands, styles and sizes of conventional respirators; no complex inventory; no stock-outs
- simplifies procurement or respirators; simplified supply chain
- user comfort translates into higher levels of productivity in the workplace
- reduced absenteeism due to Occupational illnesses
- reduced time away from work for fit-testing; and a reduction in the cost of fit-testing
- successful fit of individuals who cannot be fitted with conventional banded respirators.
