The masks on the market are basically divided into three categories: civilian masks, medical masks and professional respiratory protective masks. Civilian masks, such as disposable nursing masks. It mainly refers to the daily protective masks that meet the needs of most people’s daily life and work. Medical masks are divided into medical protective masks (N95 masks), medical surgical masks and …

Workers make medical protective masks at a factory in Nanchang, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Hu Guolin/For China Daily] A video, claiming the sterilization processes of masks leave carcinogens on the products, has raised concerns among the general public last week. لذا, what exactly does happen during mask production? Is it really a cause for concern? 1. What is used to …