The FDA-required tests of the SpectraShield™ 9500 N95 surgical respirator mask confirmed Fosshield® technology to be non-leaching, while being safe for users and the environment. The Fosshield® silver and copper ions bind to any microbes that may be present on the fiber and disable their critical functions.
Effective
The key to the effectiveness of Fosshield® is the unique combination of silver and copper ions, which are incorporated into the fiber and naturally attack the microbes. The Fosshield® ions bind to any microbes that may be present on the fiber and disable their critical functions (metabolism, respiration, and reproduction).
Safe
The safe, clean, and natural antimicrobial properties of silver and copper are built right into each product protected by Fosshield® without using synthetic or chlorinated chemicals. Fosshield® is also used in the FDA cleared SpectraShield™ 9500 N95 surgical respirator mask. Fosshield® incorporation was found to be safe when used in the breathing zone (offgassing) and against the skin (non transdermal). The FDA-required tests of the mask confirmed Fosshield® technology to be non-leaching, while being safe for users and the environment.