Disposable respirators are also known as particulate respirators and air-purifying respirators because they provide protection by filtering particles out of the air. These respirators do not guard against gases or vapours, but rather against bacteria or viruses. Furthermore, employees from numerous industries wear respirators to protect themselves from dangerous particles such as crystalline silica and other airborne substances.
The disposable respirators are classified into three classes based on their filter efficiency (95, 99, and 100). Respirators that filter out 95 percent of the particles obtain a 95 rating, while those that filter out 97 percent of the particles receive a 97 rating, and those that filter out 99.97 percent of the particles receive a 100 rating.
Several launches and approvals of new disposable respirator products are expected to boost growth of the disposable respirator market over the forecast period. For instance, in May 2016, Honeywell announced a new range of single-use, molded masks. Honeywell’s new 800 series single-use molded masks are designed of low breathing and humidity resistant material. The masks also contain a PU foam seal to improve safety, performance and comfort.
Similarly, in September 2014, Ultimate Industrial, a U.K based company of personal protective equipment, launched a new series of disposable respirators, ULTIMESH. The lightweight and durable bonded shell of these respirators maintains the shape and prevents collapse of the respirator. The shell also provides low breathing resistance by supporting the filter mechanism.
Key players operating in the global disposable respirator market include 3M, The Gerson Company, Honeywell International Inc, Ansell Ltd (BioClean), Kimberly-Clark, SAS Safety Corp, Hospeco, Alpha ProTech, Gateway Safety, VWR, Drägerwerk AG and CleanSpace Technology.
Moreover, key players in the market are focused on developing new products, in order to enhance their market share. For instance, in June 2019, CleanSpace Technology launched a completely reusable particulate respirator in North America called Halo. The respirator provides protection similar to a powered, air purifying respirator but without belts and hoses. The ability to reuse the respirator makes it more economical and environmental friendly, since reusing the respirator will eliminate the need for stockpiling.
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