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Disposable Dust Mask (Cup Type)

Disposable Dust Mask (Cup Type)

White moulded cup-shaped disposable dust mask with elastic strap and metal nose clip, for nuisance dust during sweeping, sanding, packing and general site work.

OptionPriceAvailabilitySKU
Pack of 10৳100In stockFSB-PB-DUSTMASK-PACK-OF-10
Box of 50৳420In stockFSB-PB-DUSTMASK-BOX-OF-50

Delivery across Bangladesh. Cash on delivery available.

Delivery:

  • Inside Dhaka: ৳60, about 2 days
  • Outside Dhaka: ৳120, about 5 days

Payment methods: Cash on delivery, bKash, Credit / debit card, Cards, mobile banking and internet banking (SSLCommerz)

Specifications

Product code
FSB-PB-DUSTMASK
Type
Dust mask
Type
Disposable nuisance dust mask, cup shape
Colour
White
Shell
Moulded non-woven fibre
Nose clip
Adjustable metal strip
Strap
Elastic head strap
Exhalation valve
None
Protection
Coarse non-toxic dust only — no filtering class is claimed
Reusable
No — single use
Pack Size
10 pcs, 50 pcs
Color
White

Description

A disposable dust mask is a light, moulded cup of non-woven fibre that covers the nose and mouth and catches coarse, non-toxic dust before you breathe it in. It is held on by an elastic strap and shaped to the nose with a soft metal clip. This is the plain white economy mask used all over Bangladesh for sweeping, sanding, packing and handling dusty goods.

What is it suitable for — and what is it not?

Suitable for nuisance dust: household and warehouse dust, sawdust from hand sanding, flour and grain dust, lint, garden and cleaning work.

Not suitable for:

  • Fine hazardous dust such as silica from cutting concrete, brick or tile, asbestos, or metal fume from welding
  • Spray paint, solvent vapours, gases or smoke
  • Infection control in hospitals

For those jobs you need a rated respirator, not a simple dust mask.

Dust mask or rated respirator — how to choose

Hazard What to use
Coarse, non-toxic dust Simple dust mask (this product)
Fine dust — cement, wood, cotton, grinding Filtering facepiece marked FFP2 / N95 / KN95
Very fine or toxic dust, heavy exposure FFP3 mask or half-face respirator with P3 / P100 filters
Paint spray, solvent vapour, gases Half-face or full-face respirator with the correct gas cartridges

When you buy a mask for hazardous dust, look for the filtering class printed on the mask itself — FFP1, FFP2 or FFP3 with EN 149, or N95 with a NIOSH approval number. A mask with no class printed on it should be treated as a nuisance dust mask only.

How to wear it

  1. Hold the cup in your palm with the nose clip at the top.
  2. Place it over the nose and chin and pull the strap over the head.
  3. Press the metal clip with both hands to shape it to the bridge of the nose.
  4. Breathe out sharply: if air leaks around the edges, readjust the clip and strap.

When to replace it

Change the mask when it becomes damp, dirty, misshapen or hard to breathe through, and at least once a day in dusty work. Do not wash it.

Applications

  • Sweeping and cleaning warehouses, godowns and shops
  • Hand sanding, carpentry and furniture finishing
  • Packing and handling flour, grain, spices and feed
  • Garment cutting and sewing floors with lint
  • Gardening and household cleaning

Recommended usage

Use for coarse, non-toxic nuisance dust only. Fit the mask over nose and chin, shape the nose clip with both hands and check for leaks. Replace it when damp, dirty or deformed and at least daily in dusty work.

Safety instructions

This mask does not protect against gases, vapours, paint spray, smoke, asbestos, silica or welding fume, and does not supply oxygen. It is not a medical mask. Leave the area and replace the mask if breathing becomes difficult or you feel dizzy. Facial hair under the edge prevents a seal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a dust mask and an N95 respirator?

A simple dust mask only stops coarse nuisance dust, while an N95, KN95 or FFP2 respirator is tested to filter at least about 94–95% of fine airborne particles and to seal against the face. If the dust is fine or harmful — cement, silica, cotton dust, grinding dust — choose the rated respirator.

Can a dust mask be used for spray painting?

No, a dust mask gives no protection against paint or solvent vapours. Spray painting needs a half-face or full-face respirator fitted with organic vapour cartridges, usually combined with a particulate pre-filter for the paint mist.

How long can one disposable dust mask be used?

A disposable dust mask is meant for one shift at most. Replace it sooner if it gets damp, visibly dirty, crushed or harder to breathe through.

Is this dust mask enough for cement and tile-cutting dust?

No, cutting or grinding concrete, brick and tile releases fine silica dust that a simple dust mask does not stop. Use a respirator marked FFP2 or FFP3 (or N95 / P100), and keep the dust down with water wherever possible.

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