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ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials), develops a range of consensus standards that are adopted and used globally across industries. The standards created by ASTM are designed to enhance safety and improve the quality of consumer and industrial products.

When you hear someone referring to "Level 1" or "Level 2" masks, they are referring to the ASTM standards. They are based on BFEPFEfluid resistance, breathability, and flame spread.

BFE (Bacterial Filtration Effciency)

BFE measures how well the mask filters out bacteria when challenged with an bacteria-containing aerosol (droplet size of 3.0 microns).

PFE (Particulate Filtration Effciency)

PFE measures how well a mask filters sub-micron particles with the expectation that viruses will be filtered in a similar manner. The higher the percentage, the better the mask effciency. Although testing is available using a particle size from 0.1 to 5.0 microns.

Fluid Resistance

Fluid Resistance reflects the mask's ability to minimize the amount of fluid that could transfer from the outer layers through to the inner layer as the resuilt of a splash or spray.

Splash Resistance/ Synthetic Blood Resistance

Operating rooms contain sources of oxygen and other gases used for anesthesia, and there are potential fire hazards from electrosurgical procedures such as lasers or cautery equipment. All products used within the operating room, including face masks, are tested for flame resistance.

Delta P (Pressure Differential)

Delta P measures the air flow resistance of the mask and is an objective measure of breathability.

Flame Spread

Flame Spread operating rooms contain sources of oxygen and other gases used for anesthesia, and there are potential fire hazards from electrosurgical procedures such as lasers or coutery equipment. All products used within the operating room, including face masks, are tested for flame resistance.

Microbial cleanliness

The word microbial cleanliness defines the absence of a population of living microorganisms on a product. The test determines the number of microorganisms present and is performed only for medical face masks that are sterile Packingd.

 

How long can you wear a face mask

Disposable masks or surgical masks should not be worn longer than a few hours and never be reused after they have been worn. If you must remove your respiration mask, do not reapply it. Disposable of the surgical mask, wash your hands again and apply a new mask.

Most N95 face masks can be worn up to 8 hours but ensure you check the manufacturers instructions for more specific details on how long you can wear it. A general rule of thumb is that if the inner lining of the face mask becomes moist, then it is time to replace your face mask. Dispose the worn face mask in the trash safety and wash your hands thoroughly with soap or hand sanitizer after use.

 

Should I wear a face mask to protect myself from COVID-19?

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), it is recommended that people wear face mask coverings in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

  • Facemasks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.
  • Face masks are most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by people in public settings
  • Facemasks should not be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
  • Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. A facemask is not a subsitute for social distancing.

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