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Overview: Triosyn® Disposable Respirators with Antimicrobial Protection
Emerging viruses, microorganisms moving from animals to human hosts, increasingly virulent
bacteria and escalating numbers of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains demand our focused
attention. Additionally, staggering population densities, environmental pressures, rapid transport of
man and his germs, an increasing prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and escalating
population of immune compromised individuals, are all bringing serious attention to advancing the
quality and effectiveness of contamination prevention. To further add to the urgency, experts agree
that it’s only a matter of time until a major bioterrorism incident, pandemic flu or other
microbiological threat endangers our lives and economy.
Our capacity to manage, or even survive such microbial threats is brought into question. Great
emphasis has been placed on vaccines, antivirals and antibiotic stockpiles as insurance against a
number of these possibilities. However, again and again shortages of and microbial resistance to
these pharmacological defenses has been reported. Yet, rarely do we hear anything about how we
can physically protect ourselves other than social distancing and washing hands frequently. As many
viruses gain access to the body through the respiratory tract, preventing their entrance in the first
place is incredibly important.
Why Triosyn Disposable Respirators?
Recent studies have demonstrated that because of poor filtration capability and/or poor fit, medical
masks are not effective in preventing the penetration of viruses or very small bacteria through to the
wearer’s breathing zone. Another kind of respiratory protection called a disposable respirator
provides much better protection. NIOSH approved N95 disposable respirators were created to
protect workers from industrial dust and particulates. The test developed to certify these respirators
used a 20 minute challenge of aerosolized of salt particles measuring 0.3 microns. It still does. After
years of use in industry, N95 disposable respirators were introduced into the healthcare environment
to provide protection for caregivers exposed to pulmonary tuberculosis. Since tuberculosis bacilli
measure 1-10 microns, these respirators have been very effective in protecting the wearer against
acquiring pulmonary tuberculosis. However, viruses are much smaller and cannot be so effectively
filtered. They measure from the smallest virus at about 0.020 microns to the largest at around 0.280
microns; much smaller than the N95 respirator salt certification test challenge particles.
Triosyn disposable respirators with antimicrobial protection are designed specifically to stop air-born
microorganisms - Especially viruses. A multi-layer system impregnated with patented Triosyn iodine-
polymeric resin compound, creates increased microbial attraction by physical and electrostatic means.
Additionally, captured microorganisms are rapidly oxidized and rendered harmless, preventing their
breakthrough or migration into the wearer’s breathing zone over time. To verify this superior
efficacy, samples from each lot of respirators are challenged for 2 hours with an aerosol of MS2 virus
(0.023 microns) at a rate of 85 liters per minute—a forced air velocity equivalent to inhalation during
active physical exertion.
Multi-layer construction of Triosyn Disposable Respirators with antimicrobial protection built in.
Because Triosyn Disposable Respirators with antimicrobial protection are so designed and verified,
they exceed CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines for
the use of N95 respirators during exposure to airborne infectious microorganisms such as the avian
influenza virus, SARS Coronavirus and the tuberculosis bacilli (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). In
independent tests obtained under controlled laboratory conditions [link to sci-doc-studies.htm],
Triosyn Disposable Respirators have been proven to consistently remove 99.99% of both airborne
(<5 microns) and droplet (>5 microns) viruses throughout the equivalent of an 8-hour work shift.
It is important to remember that so many of the infectious challenges we face start with a sneeze or
a cough. An average sneeze produces about 500,000 droplets while a cough may produce over
1,000. Although larger drops fall rapidly as you can see in the lower portion of the sneeze cascade,
most smaller droplets rapidly evaporate down to “naked” microorganisms or small aggregates. These
tiny nuclei, as they are referred to, can remain in the air current for long periods of time, traveling
extensive distances. It is difficult to remember that the air we breathe may carry thousands of these
suspended viruses, even though we cannot see them and the sick animals or individuals originally
producing the infectious cloud may no longer be present.
Triosyn Disposable Respirator Features
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Consistent and exceptional performance against viruses
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Antimicrobial protection maintains the integrity of the filtration media and prevents microbial
migration and strikethrough over an extended period of time
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Fluid-resistant to protect against splashes and sprays of blood and other bodily fluids as well as wet
environmental contaminants
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Activated carbon layer for relief from organic vapors and nuisance odors
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Adjustable head straps and adjustable nose piece for a secure and comfortable fit
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Full-surround foam gasket on the T-5000 and T-5000V to snugly fit multiple face shapes
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Multiple models and sizes that allow a good fit to various face types or facial features
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Guaranteed performance for 5 years from date of manufacture, making them the ideal choice for
stockpiling
When you need the highest level of respiratory protection, you need Triosyn Disposable Respirators
with Antimicrobial Protection.