FFP2 Face Mask

FFP2 Face Mask with Headband & Exhalation Valve — Foldable Non-Woven Respirator for Industrial & Medical Protection

Respiratory protection gear has come out of Xi'An PPE MAX Co., Ltd since 1956. A multi-layer non-woven SMS structure sits inside our FFP2 face mask. At least 94% of particles in the air get filtered out. CE EN 149:2001+A1:2009 certification is also in place. Low breathing resistance comes from a foldable flat-fold shape and a built-in exhalation valve. Long shifts feel easier that way. Industrial jobs see the difference. Healthcare work and chemical processing do too.

About Xi'An PPE MAX Co., Ltd

PPE MAX started in 1956, back when the company focused on respiratory protection for workers. Six decades and more have passed since then. In that time we have supplied PPE to healthcare, construction, and pharmaceutical businesses in many markets.

Four principles guide our work. They are Integrity, Progress, Cooperation and Innovation. Product development decisions follow them. Quality control choices do as well.

What Is This Product?

Under European Standard EN 149:2001+A1:2009, This product counts as a particulate filtering half mask. At least 94% of the particles in the air get filtered out. Solid dusts and liquid aerosols are both covered.

A surgical mask does not form a seal on the face. This respirator does. It sits tight over the nose and mouth. In high-risk settings that seal matters most. Fine aerosols cannot get through. Neither can pathogens. Hazardous dusts are blocked the same way.

This puts it in a useful middle ground. A plain hygiene mask sits below it, and a full elastomeric respirator sits above. Filtration still runs at high efficiency. It weighs very little on the face, and it folds down flat.

Standard Specifications

Parameter	Value / Standard
Standard	CE EN 149:2001+A1:2009
Filtration Efficiency	≥ 94% (NaCl + Paraffin Oil, 0.3 µm)
Total Inward Leakage (TIL)	≤ 8% arithmetic mean
Inhalation Resistance	< 0.7 mbar @ 30 L/min; < 2.4 mbar @ 95 L/min
Exhalation Resistance	< 3.0 mbar @ 160 L/min
CO₂ Clearance (Dead Space)	≤ 1.0% average
Mask Type	Flat-fold (foldable)
Material	Multi-layer non-woven SMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond)
Head Strap Type	Headband
Valve	Exhalation valve included
Shelf Life	3–5 years (stored per packaging instructions)
Reusability	NR (Non-Reusable, single shift / max 8 hours)

Key Features

Foldable Flat-Fold Design

Once folded, it slips into a pocket or a bag. Unfold it and your nose and mouth are covered. The chin sits inside as well. Every time you put it on, the fit lands the same.

SMS Non-Woven Multi-Layer Structure

A charge sits on the core meltblown polypropylene layer. It is held there as an electrostatic electret. Particles get caught in two ways. The fibres block them physically, and the charge draws them in.

Exhalation Valve

Moisture build-up goes down when the valve is fitted. Breath comes out more easily too. Wear the mask for hours and the inside remains dry.

Reinforced Nose Bridge

Gaps around the nose shrink when the wire is shaped. Any face shape can be fitted too, since the wire bends to match it.

Headband Strap System

Load gets spread by the headband. Pressure then sits on the head, not on the ears. As a result, ear pain over long shifts falls.

Technical Advantages

Dual-Phase Filtration Testing

EN 149 requires testing against both sodium chloride (solid) and paraffin oil (liquid) aerosols. This means the FFP2 face mask is suitable for oil-mist environments where N95 masks — tested against solid particles only — may not provide equivalent coverage.

Verified Facial Seal: TIL ≤ 8%

Testing on real people, using Total Inward Leakage, shows the mask seals well on many different facial structures. Air goes through the filter instead of around it when TIL is ≤ 8%.

Breathability Within EN 149 Limits

At 95 L/min, inhalation resistance stays under 2.4 mbar. Keep that figure low and hard physical work becomes easier to handle.

CE Certified

Each mask is made to EU PPE Regulation 2016/425. CE EN 149:2001+A1:2009 certification is included. Supporting documents are still available to buyers who purchase through regulated procurement.

FFP2 Face Mask Applications

Healthcare & Infection Control

Wear it for aerosol-generating procedures. Intubation is one case. Dentistry is another. A surgical mask never sealed against the face the way this one does. That gap matters wherever airborne pathogens pose a risk.

Construction & Industrial Manufacturing

Workers who sand concrete, grind it, drill it, or cut it run into fibrogenic dusts, silica included. This mask blocks them. Certified respiratory protection, worn every time, is one of the known controls against conditions like silicosis.

Pharmaceutical & Chemical Processing

Powdered active pharmaceutical ingredients are what this unit was made for. It also takes on chemicals of moderate toxicity. Mixing, compounding, dispensing: any of those FFP2 Face Mask jobs is fine.

Certifications

• CE Certification: EN 149:2001+A1:2009
• This product is made to comply with EU PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425

Packing & Storage

Each mask comes sealed in its original packaging. That way the electrostatic filtration layer stays intact. Store masks away from direct sunlight. Follow the humidity and temperature ranges printed on the packaging. Shelf life reaches 3 to 5 years when stored correctly.

Custom packing configurations are available for bulk B2B orders. Contact us at bettybing@ppemax.com to discuss quantity and labeling requirements.

 

FAQ

Q: How does This product differ from an N95?

A: Both filter roughly 94–95% of particles. Testing for EN 149 (FFP2) covers solid aerosols (NaCl) and liquid ones (paraffin oil). N95 testing uses sodium chloride only. That makes This product the better pick where oil-based mists are present.

Q: Can this mask be reused?

A: The mask carries an NR mark, which means Non-Reusable. One shift of up to 8 hours is what it is built for. Reusable versions do exist. Still, most FFP2 masks sold for industrial and medical use are single-use.

Q: Can the exhalation valve lower the protection a wearer gets?

A: The valve cleans the air you pull in. Air you push out is not filtered at all, and it escapes that way. Industrial sites are a good match, because there the aim is shielding the person wearing the mask. Where the goal is stopping the wearer from spreading germs, sterile medical rooms for instance, this mask is not advised.

Q: Is a fit test required?

A: Fit testing comes as standard for professional users. That covers healthcare and regulated industry, and the test can be quantitative or qualitative. No confirmed seal means air finds its way around the filter. Protection falls. Filter efficiency makes no difference to that.

Q: What is the shelf life?

A: 3 to 5 years. Only an unopened original sealed package keeps that figure valid. Store it away from direct sunlight too. Follow the humidity and temperature ranges printed on the box. Over time, high humidity breaks down the electrostatic charge in the meltblown layer.

Q: What proves the filtration efficiency?

A: Samples are tested with NaCl and paraffin oil aerosols using automated filter testers. Under EN 149, a mask must show less than 6% particle penetration to pass the filtration efficiency requirement.

Contact Us

For samples, product specifications, or bulk order inquiries, including FFP2 Face Mask, reach our team at bettybing@ppemax.com. We are glad to assist with your procurement needs.