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The Alpha Pro Tech N-95 Particulate Respirator, designed specifically for use in a healthcare setting, is NIOSH-approved as a Type N95 respirator and meets CDC guidelines for TB exposure control. It has been tested in accordance to Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84 (42 CFR 84), which is tested at 0.3 micron size particles at 85 liters a minute. One-Size-Fits-All.
"Don't let your first impressions of this mask fool you. Inside of a box that's only 8"x3"x3.5" they have somehow managed to pack 35 NIOSH approved masks, all folded up as tightly as Kleenex. Pull one out and you'd be hard pressed to guess that this is a face mask. It's a rectangle 8" long by 3" wide and maybe 1/8" thick. You could stuff a dozen of these in your purse or coat pocket and not even know they were there. The magic occurs when you open it up. (The box comes with photo instructions) Suddenly you have a 3 dimensional shape that's light as a feather that you can place on your face, secured by two straps that go around the back of your head. We were amazed at how well this mask fit. Many masks have a strip of malleable aluminum on the nosepiece, but this mask goes one further. Its strip extends around the whole perimeter of the mask, which makes it super easy to create a good, tight fit. Breathing was probably the easiest of any masks that we have tried, and that includes ones equipped with a valve. There is a built in arc which provides ample space between your nose/mouth and the mask. This is a mask that one could wear comfortably for hours. There is very little obstruction around the top of the nose, which allows for freedom of vision and would allow you to wear goggles. There are lots of other N95 rated respirators out there. Expect to pay a lot more for them though. If you plan on going to work as usual and want a mask that you can wear all day, they might be a better choice. But any mask should be disposed of once you take it off, as its surface will now be contaminated with deadly pathogens. That might be hard to do when you're paying several dollars per mask. At slightly more than a dollar per mask, the Alpha Pro Tech N-95 is the best bargain around."
link to Nuclear risks and Preparedness by my associate Kevin Briggs
KI Canada is making a new batch of RadBlock to be finished with the help from above in 6 weeks time . We have a very limited stock on hand of RadBlock 20s which should be enough for one adult's protection for 10 days.We have combined it with a Sirad card that will tell you how much radiation you have absorbed in a nuclear eventWe hope to get this out to as many individual users until our million tablet 1500 bottles of RadBlock 200 are ready to be put on the marketI have added a 300 page book from my Associate Kevin Briggs on surviving a nuclear event to help everyone Remember that in the event of a nuclear disaster , that having an Alpha Protect N95 mask is very important so that you do not breathe in particles with radioactive particles on them. The important thing is to stay inside and shelter in Place .
Thank you for any questions on Radiation Meters or Sirad cards please email our technical associate Bruce Koffler. bkoffler@securesearchinc.com. For shipping questions Please contact our Shipping associate Chantilly shipping@kicanada.com
To contact Tom Gottlieb please call 416 857 4464
Thank you
(This Bundle includes 2 Pack of 20 Tablets of RadBlock , 2 SIRAD Cards and 1 Box of Alpha Protect N95 Masks)
Alpha ProTect N-95 (Niosh approved N695) case of 6 boxes of 35 masks
KI Canada has been producing Health Canada approved RadBlock 200 Potassium Iodide since 2003 . We are the suppliers to Ontario Power Generation Bruce Power and the Canadian Government
RADBLOCK 200 65MG SCORED COATED TABLET
Expires 2034Best value for protection of the thyroid during a nuclear emergency.
Recommended purpose or use:
Thyroid blocking agent for use in nuclear emergency involving the release of radioiodine. This medication is to be used in addition to measures to avoid exposure to radiation such as evacuation, shelter and agricultural and food measure to limit the sale and ingestion of radioiodine contaminated food.
Each tablet contains:
Potassium (Potassium iodide) 15.3 mg
Iodine (Potassium iodide) 497 mg
(The tabled information is provided courtesy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Potassium Iodide
In Canada, Health Canada, or in the United States, the FDA, is the Federal agency responsible for decisions about appropriate thresholds and dosages for use of potassium iodide:
What is potassium iodide?
Potassium iodide is a salt, similar to table salt. Its chemical symbol is KI. It is routinely added to table salt to make it 'iodized'. Potassium iodide,if taken in time and at the appropriate dosage, blocks the thyroid gland's uptake of radioactive iodine and thus could reduce the risk of thyroid cancers and other diseases that might otherwise be caused by exposure to radioactive iodine that could be dispersed by a terrorist activity or nuclear accident.
What is the role of potassium iodide in radiological emergency preparedness?
The purpose of radiological emergency preparedness is to protect people from the effects of radiation exposure after a dirty bomb or accident at a nuclear power plant. Evacuation is the most effective protective measure in the event of a radiological emergency because it protects the whole body (including the thyroid gland and other organs) from all radionuclides and all exposure pathways. However, in situations when evacuation is not feasible and in-place sheltering is substituted as an effective protective action, administering potassium iodide is a reasonable, prudent, and inexpensive supplement to evacuation and sheltering.
Potassium iodide is a special kind of protective measure in that it offers very specialized protection. Potassium iodide protects the thyroid gland against internal uptake of radioiodines that may be released in the unlikely event of nuclear exposure.
What is the benefit of taking potassium iodide during a radiological accident?
When potassium iodide is ingested, it is taken up by the thyroid gland. In the proper dosage, and taken at the appropriate time, it will effectively saturate the thyroid gland in such a way that inhaled or ingested radioactive iodines will not be accumulated in the thyroid gland. The risk of thyroid effects is reduced. Such thyroid effects resulting from radioiodine uptakes due to inhalation or ingestion, or both, could result in acute, chronic, and delayed effects. Acute effects from high doses include thyroiditis, while chronic and delayed effects include hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.
Can individual members of the public obtain potassium iodide?
Health Canada has approved potassium iodide as an over-the-counter medication. As with any medication, individuals should check with their doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What are the recommended dosages of potassium iodide?
Please see chart shown above.
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