Facial Protection

Masks

For convenience, our Kimberly-Clark masks are grouped into 3 different categories:

Fluid resistant Fluidshield® face mask

Constructed with a patented combination of materials to resist fluid penetration upon impact

  • Features Loncet® breathable film
  • Offered in a wide variety of style features
  • Appropriate for intra operative use when at risk of blood and body fluid contamination.
  • All Fluidshield® masks offer fluid resistance of up to 160 mm Hg/ 21.3 kPa of pressure.

General purpose face masks

  • Protective three-layer construction
  • Adequate protection when exposure to blood and/or body fluids is not a concern
  • Appropriate for general patient care and isolation

PFR95* particulate filter respirators

  • NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) approved
  • Meet the CDC Guidelines for protection against the transmission of M.tuberculosis
  • Optional Fluidshield® protection (as shown)
  • Available in a variety of sizes

The CDC have also recommended that N95 respirator masks, like the PFR95 mask, is the only approved mask to be worn when caring for patients with known or suspected Avian Influenza¹.

Technical Information

  • PFE ≥ 99%
  • BFE ≥ 99%
  • ΔP < 5.0
  • ASTM fluid resistance testing = 160 mm Hg

Mask information

CDC mask guidance for the public

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released interim guidance for the use of facemasks and respirators [links outside this site] by the general public in certain public settings during an influenza pandemic.

Safety glasses and visors

Kimberly-Clark® Guardall Shield* visors

  • Provides exceptional facial protection during decontamination procedures.
  • Adjustable fit enhancing features and are available in Full Length or 3/4 Length Visors.

Safeview* protective eyewear

Kimberly-Clark now offers Safeview* protective eyewear for use in situations which may involve splashing or spraying of potentially infectious fluids.

Safeview* protective eyewear come in assorted coloured frames.

Replacement disposable clear lenses are available for sale separately.

More information

These products are available from a wide range of distributors.

For more information regarding our products call our Customer Care line 1800 101 021, or email hccusto@kcc.com.

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Interim Recommendations for Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities Caring for Patients with Known or Suspected Avian Influenza [links outside this site].

The products listed in this directory have been introduced specifically for healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand. Additional information is available on the United States based Kimberly-Clark Health Care website.

Kimberly-Clark makes no representation that its products described in this website will provide complete protection from exposure to contaminants, fluids, or micro organisms or will eliminate the risk of contracting infectious diseases.