NIOSH approved N95 Meets CDC guidelines for the control of Mycobacterium tuberculosis FDA approved for use as surgical mask 99% BFE (bacterial filtration efficiency) per ASTM F2101 Liquid resistant per ASTM F1862 Respirator contains no components made from latex natural rubber Shatter-resistant cup shape design Braided headbands, shock-absorbing nose foam and lightweight construction for comfortable wear Recommended settings and applications: operating rooms, clinics, tuberculosis Wards, Patient care, Childbirth and delivery, Infection Control methods, laboratory planning, emergency or pandemic preparedness planning, warehousing, etc.