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Q100 CSA Certified CA-N95

The NEW CSA CA-N95 certified respirator provides enhanced breathability, improved fit, comfort, and meets rigorous safety and performance standards while providing full N95 protection

Q100 Benefits

Increased Breathability

Q100 CA-N95 exceeds the maximum CSA breathability standard of 100Pa/100Pa which provides up to 4 times more breathability than other N95’s, significantly enhancing comfort for healthcare users.

Improved Fit

The Q100 CA-N95 respirator is available in 4 sizes (XS, S, M, L), which will provide a better fit for a wider range of facial sizes and shapes. This helps to ensure that the respirator creates a seal around the nose and mouth, which is essential for preventing particles from entering through gaps between the mask and the face.

Greator Comfort

The Q100 CA-N95 respirator is designed to be more comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The ear loops manufactured in our Canadian factory with the optimum blend of spandex and polyester, in combination with aluminum nose strip provide a customized fit and enhanced comfort.

Why CSA standards VS NIOSH standards

The new CSA Standards vs NIOSH Standards

The CSA Approved, Q100 Respirator Features and Advantages

Respirator Requirements

NIOSH 42 CFR 84 Standard

NIOSH 42 CFR 84 Standard

Feature

Benefit

Inhalation / Maxmium Resistance of Breathing, Pa

Exhalation / Maxmium Resistance of Breathing, Pa

Inhalation / Exhalation Resistance

Fit Testability

Filter Classification

Shelf Life

Particle Size

Particle Concentration

Flow Rate

Fluid Resistance

Test Agency

Filter Efficiency

≤343 Pa - No requirement to mark or inform user of the degree of inhalation/exhalation (a surrogate for breathability)

≤245 Pa - No requirement to mark or inform user of the degree of inhalation/exhalation (a surrogate for breathability)

No requirement to mark or inform the user of the degree of inhalation / exhalation, which is a factor for breathability.

No definition for single-use respirators, isoamyl acetate qualitative test for others

N/A

Not required

0.075 µm CMD (GSD <1.86)

<200 mg/m3

85 L / min

FDA Clearance for surgical use (including fluid / flammability testing) is additional to 42 CFR 84

NaCL

≥95.00%

3 levels of breathability, from easier breathability/lower resistance results to more difficult/higher resistance results.
≤100Pa (10.2mm H2O) ≤175Pa (17.8mm H2O) ≤343 Pa (35 mm H2O)

3 levels of breathability, from easier breathability / lower resistance results to more difficult / higher resistance results.
≤100Pa (10.2mm H2O) ≤175Pa (17.8mm H2O) ≤245 Pa (25mm H2O)

Requirement to add a suffix to the particulate filtration designation to inform users if the inhalation/exhalation testing falls within 3 levels of breathability (from easier reathability/lower resistance results to more difficult/higher resistance results)

Quantitative fit test method for all respirator types other than loose-fitting PAPRs.

CA-N95F-100Pa
CA-N95F-175Pa
CA-N95F- 343Pa
CA-N95-100Pa
CA-N95-175Pa
CA-N95- 343Pa

Designation and validation of shelf life for filters and integrated respirators, optional for other components.

0.075 µm CMD (GSD <1.86)

<200 mg/m3

85 L/min

Fluid / flammable resistance is included as a respirator class.

NaCL

≥95.00%

≤100Pa (10.2mm H2O) vs NIOSH standard of
≤343 Pa

≤100Pa (10.2mm H2O) vs NIOSH standard of
≤245 Pa

Q100 achieves 100Pa/100Pa which is clearly labelled on the product.

The Q100 Respirator has been CSA certified using the more stringent quantitative method for all 4 Q100 Respirator sizes.

CA-N95F-100Pa

3 years from the manufacturing date.

0.075 µm CMD (GSD <1.86)

<200 mg/m3

85 L/min

F Class, Fluid resistance.

NaCL

≥95.00%

The Q100 Respirator achieved the least inhalation resistance of the three CSA categories making the Q100 four times more breathable than any NIOSH approved respirator. Increase breathability greatly enhances wearer comfort.

The Q100 Respirator achieved the least exhalation resistance of the three CSA categories making the Q100 up to four times more breathable than NIOSH approved respirators. Increased breathability greatly enhances wearer comfort.

Labelling allows wearers to be certain that the Q100 Respirator received the highest standard for inhalation and exhalation vs other NIOSH approved respirators

Quantitative testing is more accurate than the qualitative testing often used by NIOSH. A proper fitting respirator ensures the respirator provides maximum protection against airborne particles, such as viruses and bacteria.

The Q100 Respirator received the highest standard for breathability (100Pa / 100Pa) which is now visible to customers. NIOSH certification only requires the minimum CSA standard of 343 Pa for inhalation and no requirement for exhalation and there is no indication of what level was achieved

The Q100 Respirator exceeds the highest CSA standards for designation and validation of shelf life. There is no NIOSH requirement for shelf life.

Equivalent to NIOSH

Equivalent to NIOSH

Equivalent to NIOSH

Equivalent to NIOSH

Equivalent to NIOSH

Equivalent to NIOSH

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