Gerson 1730 N95 Particulate respirator, Box of 20

by Gerson

Product Features

• Durable, latex-free polymer head straps are pre-stretched and ultrasonically welded to withstand tough use and prolong life.
• Adjustable contoured nosepiece and soft, open-cell foam nose cushion help ensure proper fit and reduced fogging. NIOSH approved.

Product Description

Gerson 081730 1730 N95 Dust Mask 20/Bx

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6 x 6 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0029TGH5M
• UPC: 044585917308
• Item model number: 1730
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,758 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #58 in Home Improvement > Painting Supplies & Wall Treatments > Masks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for H1N1 use as well as garage, August 20, 2009

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B. Phillips "bphill19682" (sooner country) - See all my reviews
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This model of respirator is listed on the CDC website as follows "FDA has authorized emergency use of these respirators by the general public1 during the current swine flu emergency to help reduce exposure to airborne germs." A table follows that statement with the gerson 1730 model in the table.

I purchased a couple of boxes because the cost was not too bad at around $8/box, and I can use them in the garage when woodworking, spraying some chemicals, cutting tile, etc. So I won't be wasting my money even if we don't get the flu. If one of my kids gets the flu, I will probably quarantine them to their room with a TV and game boy, and wear these when I am directly caring for them, along with a pair of gloves. In the hospital when entering or exiting a patient's room who had an airborne illness like the flu, we gowned, gloved and put on masks to protect ourselves. This respirator isn't guaranteed to keep you from getting the flu, but may help you be safe. Safer still is good hand washing frequently, and washing counters, doorknobs, and surfaces with bleach spray, etc.

If I were a pregnant woman, elderly person, or person with an underlying condition such as asthma, bronchitis, cancer, HIV etc. I would probably wear a respirator and perhaps even gloves in public. The mortality and complication rates among these populations from the flu is so much higher that more precautionary measures for this population is prudent. The FDA has approved the 3M 8612 model respirator, which is probably the one I would go with if I were in this population group and could afford to do so. If the cost of those is prohibitive, the Gerson 1730 would also be an option.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High quality respirator., June 9, 2009

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Jesus Perez Cota "jperezcota" (Mexico City) - See all my reviews
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This product has been made with high quality materials. Probably can be improved with more comfortable shape.

5.0 out of 5 stars Particulate face mask..., October 13, 2010

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Catherine Ingram (Smyrna, GA) - See all my reviews
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Work fine, not entirely sure how effective they'd be in an emergency situation as I'm not qualified to comment or test but the manufacturer assures me they work just as advertised.