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Request InfoAdvantages of Elastomeric Reusable Half-Mask Respirators
Reduction of Storage Space
Reusable elastomeric respirators may occupy a fraction of the storage space needed for stockpiling disposable N95/FFP2 respirators.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
A comparative cost analysis found reusable elastomeric half-face respirators to be less costly to stockpile than disposable masks and that stockpiling both disposable N95/FFP2 respirators and reusable half-face respirators may be the best option.*
Flexibility in Protection
Elastomeric respirators offer further flexibility for use in other national emergencies ranging from natural disasters to national security threats or other novel public health emergencies.
Sustainability
Decrease wastage and increase long-term sustainability by reusing masks instead of disposing of them every day.
MSA Respiratory Products
Advantage® 200 LS Half-Mask Respirator
Advantage® 410 Half-Mask Respirator
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Download nowProduct Cleaning Guidance for Respiratory Protection Equipment
Download nowOne elastomeric could do the work of hundreds of N95s, maybe thousands, and would occupy a fraction of the storage space.
...studies began showing elastomeric masks to be more cost-effective and protective during a pandemic situation...Over time, the elastomeric masks cost 10 times less.
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*Baracco, G., Eisert, S., Eagan, A., & Radonovich, L. 2015. Comparative Cost of Stockpiling Various Types of Respiratory Protective Devices to Protect the Health Care Workforce During an Influenza Pandemic. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 9(3), 313-318. doi:10.1017/dmp.2015.12