Economical Pack: SpurTex® PP Nano Masks - 50 pcs

Product detailed description

Protective 5-layer respiratory mask with nanofiber membrane from the European manufacturer SPUR. The nano material has a capture efficiency of 99.73% for particles the size of bacteria. The nano mask is suitable for all those who need a higher level of protection (medical personnel, chronically ill, risk groups, allergy and asthma sufferers) or are infected and need to minimize the spread of disease. The nanofiber masks are disposable and have a wire for reinforcement around the nose that easily adapts to any face shape.

Typical nano structure of Spurtex PP L2 V11 fitler material
(magnified 5000x by electron microscope)

SPUR nanofiber masks are disposable, contain a nanofiber filter and are used for professional protection against viruses, bacteria as well as smog and allergens. When filtering the smallest particles, the nano-material used has been shown to have a filtration capacity of 99.73%, drape class II EN 14583.

How does the nanofiber membrane in the SpurTex® PP nano masks work?

The nanofiber is 1000 times thinner than a human hair and is invisible to the naked eye. In the European, we are experts in nanofibers and were the first in the world to develop an apparatus for the industrial production of nanofibers in 2004 in Liberec. Most manufacturers today use meltblown technology to produce nanofibers, but the European company Spur produces them by electrospinning, thanks to which they are able to produce fibers much thinner and achieve the highest filtration capabilities.

The nanofibers are spun into a nanofiber membrane, which can be imagined as a very dense net or filter. The holes in this filter are so small that an air molecule can pass through, but a bacteria, virus or allergen cannot. The nanofiber membrane has been tested to trap sub-micron particles (10 - 400 nm) and is therefore ideal for trapping a wide variety of bacteria and viruses (SARS-CoV-2 virus is reported to have a realistic size of 80 to 150 nm).

The difference between a conventional nonwoven textile and a nano mask is

Non-woven fabric meltblown                                         Nanofibre membrane

Design and material

The SpurTex® PP nano mask is manufactured using ultrasonic welding technology and its fit to the face is ensured by a pair of elastic bands and a shapeable nose wire, which allows the quality of the fit to be adjusted to the face and the area around the nose and under the eyes.

The standard supplied colour option of the SpurTex® PP Nano mask is double-sided white, or green (outer) and white (inner). Other colour combinations are possible by arrangement.

The SpurTex® PP NanoBag is made of SpurTex® PP, which is a three-layer laminate consisting of non-woven polypropylene fabrics and a specially developed active nanofiber filtration layer made of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) polymer prepared using state-of-the-art polymer solution softening technology in an electrostatic field. One of the supporting polypropylene layers is sandwiched. The SpurTex® PP nano mask does not contain any of the highly brittle borosilicate microfibers sometimes used in standard respiratory protective devices, which have negative ecological but above all health properties (their use can result in the shedding of sharp needle-like particles that are potentially carcinogenic).

Classification of SpurTex nano masks according to EN 14686 (ISO14683)+AC:2020

Measured in the HygCen  (AT) testing laboratory accredited by the AA according to EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 (test protocol No. B24819 from 22nd of June 2020).

Protects the user from the environment

The extremely dense nanofiber mebrane captures the most common biological threats currently known to human health, such as viruses, dust, allergens or smog. The disposable nano mask is made of the unique nanostructured filter material SpurTex® PP and provides effective active respiratory protection, especially in the capture of ultra-fine particles with sizes from 10 to 400 nm (i.e. bacteria and viruses).

Thanks to the low pressure resistance, the mask remains perfectly breathable and allows for easy breathing. The ergonomics of the respirator have been designed to ensure not only protection from the environment but also perfect user comfort.

Benefits of the Economical pack: SpurTex® PP nano masks - 50 pcs:

• Low cost,
• Comfortable to wear,
• Shapeable in the nose area,
• The nanofiber mask protects the wearer from the environment,
• Protects against COVID-19, flu, as well as bacteria and allergens,
• Suitable for allergy and asthma sufferers.

How long can the SpurTex® nanofiber mask be worn for?

Nano masks are disposable, normally they can be worn for 3-8 hours depending on the environment you are in.

The product is declared as disposable, but in case of necessity (e.g. lack of protective respiratory equipment during epidemics or pandemics) when working in a microbially highly active environment (bacteria, viruses), the mask can be emergency sterilized using germicidal (UV-C) lamps and reused (3-5 times). The mask can also be sterilized with Disinfectant for respirators and masks spray 100 ml 70% ethanol.

Other methods of emergency sterilization should be discussed with the manufacturer. Steam sterilization, ironing or washing is not recommended.

What is the difference between a mouthpiece and a mask?

These are the same product designation for respiratory protection.

No chemicals

Spur nanofiber antivirus mask work on the principle of a mechanical barrier. No chemicals are used.

Spur effectively protects you from:

• Smog,
• allergens,
• pollens,
• bacteria,
• viruses,
• moulds.

Dimensions of the mask

• 90 mm x 175 mm (approximate dimensions folded).
• 160 mm x 175 mm (approximate dimensions unfolded).

Maintenance of the mask

The SpurTex® PP filter fabric nano mask is categorised as a disposable material. Its unique filtration properties are only retained for a very limited time depending on the environment in which it is used. In normal use, the nanofiber filter has a significant concentration of dangerous particles (bacteria, viruses, etc.) in the special nanofiber filter after 3-8 hours and must therefore be changed frequently in contaminated environments. The nanofiber structure itself is not treated with any antimicrobial treatment.

How to sterilize the SpurTex® PP nano mask

It is not recommended to wash or iron the material. The recommended method of sterilisation is with germicidal (UV-C) lamps or an oxidative steriliser (20 minutes on each side). The mask can also be sterilized by light spraying with ethanol, but it must not get wet and must be allowed to dry completely. The mask can be sterilised in this way 1-3 times. Steam sterilization is not recommended. Other sterilisation methods should be discussed with the manufacturer.

How to put on and use the mask (in accordance with WHO recommendations)

Putting on the mask

1. Wash hands with soap and water, wipe hands with a disposable towel and use disinfectant
2. Check the packaging of the mask, remove the mask from the packaging and check the integrity of the mask
3. Grasp the mask so that the folded edge is at the top
4. Grasp the elastic bands in both hands and pull taut behind the ears. Pull the mask as high as possible to the root of the nose and pull into the desired shape.
5. Grasp the bottom edge of the mask and pull over the mouth and chin.

Removing the mask

1. Wash your hands with soap and water, wipe your hands with a disposable towel and use disinfectant. Do not touch the front of the mask.
2. Grasp the elastic bands in both hands and remove the mask holding only the elastic bands.
3. Dispose of the drape in a specially designated waste receptacle. Wash your hands with soap and water, wipe with a disposable towel and use disinfectant.

Ingredients:

The nano mask is made of SpurTex® PP, a trilaminate composed of viscose-based non-woven fabrics with grammages ranging from 60 to 90 g.m-2 on the surface and a specially developed active nanofiber filter layer made of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) polymer prepared using the latest unique technology of polymer solution softening in an electrostatic field.
The nano mask is safe for humans and nature.
The nano mask does not contain any of the highly fragile borosilicate microfibers commonly used in standard respiratory protective equipment, which have negative ecological, but above all health properties (their use may result in the shedding of sharp needle-like particles that have potentially carcinogenic effects).

Caution

The manufacturer accepts no liability, whether direct or indirect, for damages (including loss of profit or loss of reputation) caused by improper application or use of SpurTex® PP.

About Spur

The Zlín-based nanotechnology company Spur has been operating on the market since 1992, when it was mainly engaged in the production of plastic products. After several years of intensive research in the field of nanotechnology, we presented our results to the public for the first time at the NANOTECH 2012 trade fair in Japan.

During the presentation, the emphasis was on the technological equipment we have developed - i.e. the SPIN Line nanofiber production line. We also presented the SpurTex nanostructured filter materials. Spur is a member of the Association of the Nanotechnology Industry of the European and part of the popularization project European is nano.

SPUR masks

SPUR nanofiber masks are disposable and serve as professional protection against viruses, bacteria, smog and allergens. The measurement of the filtration efficiency was carried out at the Institute of Chemistry of the CAS, the measurement protocol is dated 1 April 2020.

The material SpurTex® VS L2 V1, from which the nano mask is made, fully complies with the material requirements of the European standard EN 149:2001+A1:2009 for filtering half-masks against particles and meets the quality class FFP2. The material has excellent capture efficiency in the ultrafine particle region (10 - 400 nm) and is ideal for the capture of a wide variety of bacteria and viruses (SARS-CoV-2 virus has a reported realistic size of 80 to 150 nm).

SPUR offers masks for children and masks for adults.

SPUR respirators

SPUR respirators have a proven capture rate of 98.5% and meet the FFP2 quality class (which requires a capture rate of at least 94%). They are inexpensive, lightweight and very breathable. They are valveless and suitable for professional and home use.