Masks4Canada Advanced Masks Purchase Directory
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N95 and KN95 level respirators suppliers list
Canadian Manufacturer | Details |
Canadian manufactured CAN95 (Health Canada authorized), CAN99 masks (Health Canada authorized) | |
Canadian manufactured ECAN95 (Health Canada authorized) CSA Certified | |
Canadian manufactured, reusable elastomeric DORMA 99 (Health Canada authorized) | |
Canadian 95PFE-L3 (Health Canada authorized) | |
Canadian 95PFE flat fold (Health Canada authorized) | |
Canadian manufactured Eclipse ARC N95 mask and HORIZON N95 mask (both Health Canada authorized and come in various sizes) Sells through Supply and Protect Child sizes available - see Masks and Respirators for Kids section below | |
Canadian manufactured, reusable (Health Canada authorized) **Sells to businesses only** | |
Advanced Medical/Alpha Medical | Canadian manufactured, Health Canada authorized **Sells to businesses only** |
Canadian manufactured, Health Canada authorized Sells through Levitt Safety and Zetec | |
Canadian manufactured, Health Canada authorized Website does not sell yet | |
Canadian manufactured (including Canadian made filtering meltblown fabric), Health Canada authorized To purchase email: info@artofix.com | |
Canadian manufactured, Health Canada authorized reusable respirator mask bodies and disposable filters Child sizes available - see Masks and Respirators for Kids section below | |
Canadian manufactured respirators; meets Health Canada National Standard Specifications for Respirators during COVID-19 Child sizes available - see Masks and Respirators for Kids section below | |
STORE/Distributor | Comments |
Canadian Association of PPE Manufacturers | Canadian N95s and elastomeric respirators |
Various NIOSH approved N95 masks, Canadian CAN95 masks (Health Canada authorized), KN95 | |
Various Canadian CN95 masks (KN95 equivalent, Health Canada authorized and meet NIOSH filtration standard) | |
Various Uniair N95 Foldable Respirator Mask SH3500, NIOSH Approved | |
Various NIOSH N95, KN95 (Health Canada authorized) | |
KN95 masks (tested according to GB2626-2016), NIOSH N95 | |
NIOSH N95, KN95 | |
NIOSH N95, duckbill N95 | |
Canadian C95* (Made to NIOSH and Health Canada standards, tested by the NRC, achieves 99% filtration) *Website claims Health Canada authorization but not found on their list | |
Canadian manufactured Eclipse ARC N95 mask and HORIZON N95 mask (both Health Canada authorized and come in various sizes) | |
NIOSH honeywell N95, Canadian CN95 masks (KN95 equivalent, made to Health Canada standard and meet NIOSH filtration standard), KN95 | |
Nanomask (reusable elastomeric respirator that achieves 95 PFE Level 3 standard - awaiting Health Canada authorization) | |
Canadian manufactured CN95 masks (KN95 equivalent, made to Health Canada standard and meet NIOSH filtration standard) | |
Canadian manufactured CN95 masks (KN95 equivalent, made to Health Canada standard and meet NIOSH filtration standard) Child sizes available - see Masks and Respirators for Kids section below | |
NIOSH N95, KN95* | |
NIOSH N95 | |
KN95 (meets GB2626-2006 standards) | |
NIOSH N95, KN95 | |
NIOSH N95 | |
Canadian-made CN95’s and FNN95’s | |
KF94 (Health Canada authorized) | |
Dollarama | MEDI CARE KN95 performed by CBC marketplace with UofT) |
Carries Canadian manufactured Eclipse ARC N95-equivalent respirator and HORIZON N95-equivalent respirator | |
NIOSH N95 options* *On CDC list of NIOSH-approved respirators | |
CAN99 respirators (Health Canada authorized) | |
CA-N95 Flat-Fold respirators |
Masks and Respirators For Kids
Age range (years) | Manufacturer/Comments | Supplier |
3-13+ | CAN99e earloop-style respirator masks for children 3-13+ years old | |
4-10 | ||
4-11 | Disposable 95PFE respirator masks that can fit most children ages 4-11yrs | |
9-14 | HORIZON respirator size: small can fit children ages 9-14yrs | |
Contact company for more specific age-range sizing | Reusable respirators that can fit children (sizes Adults Small and/or Kiddies Large) | |
Contact company for more specific age-range sizing | Kids KF94 masks (FDA registered, CE certified) |
*See further below for definitions, useful links and information on how to perform a self-seal check to ensure the respirator fits properly (no air leaks)
Other ways to upgrade your mask (Filter, Fit and Function) include:
- Double masking: wearing an ASTM level 1, 2 or 3 medical mask under a cloth mask that fits snug on the face to ensure the medical mask does not have any gaps. The best cloth masks for this purpose are those with a seam in the front that extend far on the cheeks (past the surgical mask).
- Using a mask brace: wearing an ASTM level 1, 2 or 3 medical mask with a brace to seal it snug to your face. Options include Fixthemask, Badger seal, DIY double 8s mask brace with rubber bands, medical tape, or a nylon.
- Fix the Mask (for purchase or DIY)
- Badger Seal for purchase
- Badger Seal DIY Tutorial
- Double 8s Brace using 3 rubber bands how-to (Figure 1) -- consider replacing the paperclip with a mask extender or ear saver for comfort)
- Nylon trick how-to
- Use the knot and fold trick to improve the fit of a medical mask
- A hack to improve ASTM masks (link)
- And also shown here
Suppliers list for: Made in Canada ASTM Level 1, 2, 3 masks, Filters for reusable cloth masks and ASTM level masks for kids
Store | Products Offered |
Canadian ASTM level 3 masks, insertable filters for reusable masks | |
Canadian ASTM level 1 and 3 masks | |
Canadian ASTM level 2 masks | |
Canadian ASTM level 1 and 3 masks | |
Polypropylene filters for reusable cloth masks | |
Canadian ASTM level 1 and 3 masks | |
Canadian ASTM level 1-2-3 masks | |
Canadian ASTM level 2 masks | |
Canadian ASTM level 3 masks | |
Canadian ASTM level 1-2-3 Children’s ASTM level 1-2-3 | |
Canadian ASTM level 1-2-3 masks, reusable masks with filters, Children’s ASTM level 1 masks | |
Canadian ASTM Level 2-3 masks | |
Canadian ASTM level 2 and 3 masks | |
Reusable mask with filters | |
Canadian ASTM level 2 masks (DENT-X) | |
Canadian Association of PPE Manufacturers | Canadian ASTM level 1-2-3 masks Children’s ASTM level masks |
Canadian ASTM Level 1, 2 and 3 masks | |
Canadian ASTM Level 1, 2, and 3 masks Children’s ASTM Level 3 masks | |
Canadian ASTM Level 2 masks | |
Canadian ASTM Level 2 and 3 masks Children’s ASTM Level 2 and 3 masks | |
Canadian made ASTM Level 3 masks | |
Canadian made ASTM Level 3 masks | |
Canadian made ASTM Level 1, 2, 3 masks | |
Canadian made ASTM Level 1, 2, 3 Masks Adult and child sizes available |
Definitions:
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (US) - a United States federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
N95 mask - a particulate-filtering facepiece respirator that meets the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) N95 classification of air filtration, meaning that it filters at least 95% of airborne particles. It is required for health care workers to wear this when dealing with an airborne virus.
KN95 - a Chinese standard that is similar to the N95 requirements. Beware of counterfeits.
KF94 - A South Korean standard similar to N95. KF94 respirators are made by companies such as LG, Soomlab, Airqueen, Kleannara, Dr. Puri, Bluna and BOTN.
FFP2 - A European standard similar to N95. FFP3 is even more stringent.
P2 - Australian standard similar to N95 mask
ASTM - American Society of Testing and Materials. 3 grades of mask; not designed to filter respiratory particles, but mostly to prevent transmission from the wearer to others. Ratings mostly meant to protect wearer from fluid ‘splashes.’ For the moment, best to use ASTM level 2 or 3 masks. New guidelines for standardization are being made in the US as of Feb 7.
Useful Links:
Health Canada approval list:
Health Canada Respirator Recall list:
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2020/73137a-eng.php
Government listing of approved PPE suppliers in Ontario:
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/workplace-ppe-supplier-directory
CDC NIOSH approval list (search TC codes)
https://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-cel/
How to do a self-seal check. Based on this video.
Important to make sure your N95 mask has a good seal to your face. These are some tips to do a seal check. Proper fit testing usually needs special equipment in a lab, so this may be the best option for most people.
How to perform DIY qualitative fit testing
Quantitative Fit testing on CBC the National
This is a neat graphic by Devon Ostrom on properly fitting your N95 mask:
