Powecom masks are FDA Authorized by EUA for emergency use. More details can be found directly on the FDA website, Powecom is listed in Appendix A: Authorized Imported, Non-NIOSH Approved Respirators Manufactured in China [fda.gov].
Powecom masks were tested by NIOSH/NPPTL 10x with 10 masks in each batch, test results can be found here [cdc.gov] which shows that they have well over 95% efficiency. These were TESTED but not APPROVED by NIOSH as the approval process takes much longer and is more complicated.
Direct links to results from the CDC Website:
- April 22, 2020 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 99.21% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
- May 19, 2020 Batch 1 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 97.04% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
- May 19, 2020 Batch 2 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 98.60% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
- May 29, 2020 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 98.96% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
- June 26, 2020 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 99.14% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
- July 13, 2020 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 99.43% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
- July 20, 2020 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 98.55% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
- August 31, 2020 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 99.62% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
- October 7, 2020 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 99.19% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
- December 2, 2020 Minimum Filter Efficiency: 99.35% https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...ed-508.pdf
Note that many people may have difficulty achieving a proper fit with the ear loop design which is why NIOSH Approved N95 masks all have the head band design. Bonefide does offer the head band design [bonafidemasks.com] which likely fits better but the coupon code does not apply.
Aaron Collins [yahoo.com], a mechanical engineer with a master's thesis on aerosols, has done his own aerosol testing with Powecom earloop masks and he did get over 97% efficiency [google.com] with the mask on his face.
Millions of counterfeit N95 masks distributed to health care workers in the U.S. [nbcnews.com]
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That said I think they are good for personal use and my family all uses them. I just can't have any fogging when doing procedures.
Both this seller, and these masks are great. Possibly the best KN95 you can get. I bought a few other KN95s at the start of this. The only half decent ones were the Sunjoe supply aid ones...
Then I tried these, and I was done. They fit great on a variety of face shapes, they work well with my glasses (was a big issue with fogging etc with others) and pass multiple countries quality teat.
They actually have some small advantages over 3m n95s.... though I think on the whole 3m n95s are likely a bit safer. These ones are better for fit/leakage. Also... if you have to wear a 3m n95 all day your face is bruised, these are not going to do that.
I get that some of the comments here may be shills... I am a slick vet.. and now a days only post/comment on deals that are outstanding or I feel I need to.
Covid is spreading like mad and will continue until the vaccine catches up. Please do consider these to protect yourself, and by doing so help someone maybe not as healthy as you.
Also... this price is literally less than half I paid at the start. Ordered them twice now...
Just two final notes. I have a bigger face/head. The "over head strap" fits me amazingly. My partner has a smaller face, she's finds the earloop ones fit her best. I gave some as Xmas gifts to family that have to go out/work alot. They loved these and said they might be more comfortable than the cloth ones to wear with glasses.
Take that for what you will... and I hope all ya slickdealers stay safe, and help others do the same!
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As a comparison, I also purchased KN95 from the eBay vendor that also pops up on Slickdeals every once in a while.
The ones from the eBay vendor are a bit more uncomfortable, they pull a lot on the ears. You also need to be more careful putting them on, since the straps are tight and they can break very easily.
The ones from bona fide are more comfortable on the ears, a bit more loose. The straps are also softer. They also have been breaking less.
I wear glasses, so I wish that they had a silicone (or something else) material around the nose for a tighter seal.
But I like these ones, especially for the price. I just purchased an additional 100 for my family.
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That said I think they are good for personal use and my family all uses them. I just can't have any fogging when doing procedures.
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Passed them to my mother and she says everything is great except the straps pulls on the ears and it gets uncomfortable real quick.
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Both this seller, and these masks are great. Possibly the best KN95 you can get. I bought a few other KN95s at the start of this. The only half decent ones were the Sunjoe supply aid ones...
Then I tried these, and I was done. They fit great on a variety of face shapes, they work well with my glasses (was a big issue with fogging etc with others) and pass multiple countries quality teat.
They actually have some small advantages over 3m n95s.... though I think on the whole 3m n95s are likely a bit safer. These ones are better for fit/leakage. Also... if you have to wear a 3m n95 all day your face is bruised, these are not going to do that.
I get that some of the comments here may be shills... I am a slick vet.. and now a days only post/comment on deals that are outstanding or I feel I need to.
Covid is spreading like mad and will continue until the vaccine catches up. Please do consider these to protect yourself, and by doing so help someone maybe not as healthy as you.
Also... this price is literally less than half I paid at the start. Ordered them twice now...
Just two final notes. I have a bigger face/head. The "over head strap" fits me amazingly. My partner has a smaller face, she's finds the earloop ones fit her best. I gave some as Xmas gifts to family that have to go out/work alot. They loved these and said they might be more comfortable than the cloth ones to wear with glasses.
Take that for what you will... and I hope all ya slickdealers stay safe, and help others do the same!
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