Difference Between FFP1, 2 and 3

FFP1 masks will filter at least 80% of particles that are 0.3 microns in diameter or larger.

• Protects against low levels of dust.
• Protects against solid and liquid aerosols.
• Can be used for hand sanding, drilling, and cutting.
• Protects against materials in concentrations 4x limit.
• Protects against materials in concentrations 4x limit.

FFP2 face mask offers higher protection over an FFP1 

• Protects against moderate levels of dust.
• Protects against solid and liquid aerosols.
• Higher protection than FFP1
• Can be used for plastering and sanding.
• Protects against materials in concentrations 12x limit.
• Protects against materials in concentrations 10x limit.

FFP3 face mask offers higher protection over an FFP2

• Protects against higher levels of dust.
• Protects against solid and liquid aerosols.
• Higher protection than FFP1, and FFP2.
• Can be used for handling hazardous powders such as those in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Recommended when in doubt of protection needed.
• Protects against materials in concentrations 50x limit.
• Protects against materials in concentrations 20x limit.
• Can be used as an Asbestos mask