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MASCARILLA FILTRANTE N95 [1 record]

Record 1 2021-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Protective Clothing
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

An N95 mask filters airborne particles and provides a very close facial fit.

OBS

"N95" refers to the U.S. [United States] National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) standard; "N" means that the device is not oil resistant and "95" means that it can filter 95% of particles 0.3 micrometre and larger when used properly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

Un masque N95 filtre des particules en suspension dans l'air et permet un ajustement facial très serré.

OBS

«N95» fait référence à la norme américaine du National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); le «N» signifie que le dispositif n'est pas résistant à l'huile et le «95» signifie qu'il peut filtrer 95 % des particules de 0,3 micromètre et plus lorsqu'il est utilisé correctement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
  • Vestimenta de protección
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
CONT

La mascarilla filtrante N95 está certificada por el Instituto Nacional para la Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (NIOSH) de los Estados Unidos de América con una capacidad de filtrado del 95 %.

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