Medical face mask

Medical Face Mask (ASTM F2100; EN 14683)

• Resistance to penetration by synthetic blood (ASTM F1862)
• Bacterial filtration efficiency (ASTM F2101)
• Particulate filtration efficiency (ASTM F2299)
• Differential pressure (MIL-M-36954C)
• Flammability (EN 13274-4; 16 CFR 1610)

                           

This test method of BFE uses Staphylococcus aureus as the challenge organism. The use of S. aureus is based on its clinical relevance as a leading cause of nosocomial infections.

ASTM F2100 Material requirements by performance level

EN 14683 Performance requirements for medical face masks