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Particle filter mask ctc connexions FFP2 Maske “FFP2 NR Filterung der Halbmaske” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03312/24
Summary
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured values as low as 90.7%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements. Thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. Moreover, the physical resistance of the filtering material is too high (measured values up to 3.2 mbar) and prevents a user to breathe properly, creating a risk…
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Product
Particle filter mask — ctc connexions FFP2 Maske
- Brand
- ctc connexions FFP2 Maske
- Name / model
- FFP2 NR Filterung der Halbmaske · CTPL-0029
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White, blue, light blue, pink and turquoise respiratory protective masks. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: X001NI2RED).
What is the risk?
- The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured values as low as 90.7%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements. Thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. Moreover, the physical resistance of the filtering material is too high (measured values up to 3.2 mbar) and prevents a user to breathe properly, creating a risk for the user to suffocate. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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