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
CSA Z94.4.2:21 Standard
Feature
Benefit
Inhalation /
Maxmium Resistance of Breathing, Pa
≤343 Pa - No requirement to mark or inform user of the degree of inhalation/exhalation (a surrogate for breathability)
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)
≤100Pa (10.2mm H2O) vs NIOSH standard of ≤343 Pa
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.
Exhalation /
Maxmium Resistance of Breathing, Pa
≤245 Pa - No requirement to mark or inform user of the degree of inhalation/exhalation (a surrogate for breathability)
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)
≤100Pa (10.2mm H2O) vs NIOSH standard of ≤245 Pa
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.
Inhalation / Exhalation Resistance
No requirement to mark or inform the user of the degree of inhalation / exhalation, which is a factor for breathability.
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)
Q100 achieves 100Pa/100Pa which is clearly labelled on the product.
Labelling allows wearers to be certain that the Q100 Respirator received the highest standard for inhalation and exhalation vs other NIOSH approved respirators
Fit Testability
No definition for single-use respirators, isoamyl acetate qualitative test for others
Quantitative fit test method for all respirator
types other than loose-fitting PAPRs.
The Q100 Respirator has been CSA certified using the more stringent quantitative method for all 4 Q100 Respirator sizes.
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.
Filter Classification
N/A
CA-N95F-100Pa
CA-N95F-175Pa
CA-N95F- 343Pa
CA-N95-100Pa
CA-N95-175Pa
CA-N95- 343Pa
CA-N95F-100Pa
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
Shelf Life
Not required
Designation and validation of shelf life for filters and integrated respirators, optional for other components.
3 years from the manufacturing date.
The Q100 Respirator exceeds the highest CSA standards for designation and validation of shelf life. There is no NIOSH requirement for shelf life.
Particle Size
0.075 µm CMD (GSD <1.86)
0.075 µm CMD (GSD <1.86)
0.075 µm CMD (GSD <1.86)
Equivalent to NIOSH
Particle Concentration
<200 mg/m3
<200 mg/m3
<200 mg/m3
Equivalent to NIOSH
Flow Rate
85 L / min
85 L/min
85 L/min
Equivalent to NIOSH
Fluid Resistance
FDA Clearance for surgical use (including fluid / flammability testing) is additional to 42 CFR 84
Fluid / flammable resistance is included as a respirator class.
F Class, Fluid resistance.
Equivalent to NIOSH
Test Agency
NaCL
NaCL
NaCL
Equivalent to NIOSH
Filter Efficiency
≥95.00%
≥95.00%
≥95.00%
Equivalent to NIOSH