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Biological Agents such as Allergens and Pathogens?

April 26, 2017agents ALLERGENS biological pathogens

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Biological Agents such as Allergens and Pathogens?

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Pollens, molds, viruses, bacteria and other biological agents are particles that obey the same properties of aerosol physics as do non-biological particles. Airborne biological agents can be filtered by FFPR’s with the same efficiency as are the non-biological particles. Unlike with industrial hazards however, there are no established exposure limits (PEL) for biological agents. The Fitseal™ respirators will definitely reduce, per its NIOSH rating, the wearer’s inhalation of the harmful particles, but not to absolute zero. The Fitseal™ respirators significantly reduce exposure, but do not eliminate all risks of infection. The Fitseal™ respirator was conceived during the SARS outbreaks, and was designed with infectious diseases in mind.