Mechanical filter (respirator)
| Mechanical filter (respirator) | |
|---|---|
| Face mask (filtering facepiece respirator) FFP3 with exhalation valve | |
| Regulation | 42 CFR 84, EN 149, EN 143 | 
| NIOSH schedule | TC-84A, TC-21C | 
Mechanical filters, a part of particulate respirators, are a class of filter for air-purifying respirators that mechanically stops particulates from reaching the wearer's nose and mouth. They come in multiple physical forms.