A surgical mask, also known as a procedure mask, medical mask or simply as a face mask is intended to be worn by Health Professional during Surgery and during Nursing to catch the Bacteria shed in Liquid Droplets and Aerosol from the wearer's mouth and nose. They are designed to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne bacteria or Virus particles. The intent of disposable face Mask is to protect the from potential hazards such as dust/dirt, debris, pathogens, sprays/fluids or chemicals.
Surgical face masks are made with non-woven fabric, which has better bacteria filtration and air permeability while remaining less slippery than woven cloth. The material most commonly used to make them is polypropylene, either 20 or 25 grams per square meter (gsm) in density.
Many disposable respirators have anti-microbial surfaces, but over the years that they could start to be considered home to germs. Change them out after 8-10 hours even if they're not cluttered