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Mask Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) Test
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Mask Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) Test
Service Scope
From public transport to intensive care units, personal protective equipment (PPE) has never been more important. Protecting people from virus is the number one priority for individuals, businesses, organizations and governments. Face masks are now compulsory in many settings.
The test will be conducted in compliance with the following standards according to the selected market :
- ASTM F2101
- ASTM F2100
- EN 14683
SGS can offer testing and certification services to verify your product’s Mask Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) and compliance with those regulations relevant to the US & Europe markets.
Test Plan
Sample Size
It will be advised in order confirmation email upon purchase
Turnaround Time (working days)
12 Days
Test Description
Table below is the overall requirement for US ASTM F2100 & Europe EN 14683, and for this package, Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) will be tested according to the selected market :
ASTM F2100 Classification
Table 1 Medical Face Mask Material Requirements by Performance Level
Characteristics | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3Barrier |
Bacterial filtration efficiency [%] | ≥ 95 | ≥98 | ≥98 |
Differential pressure [mm H2o/cm2 ] | <5.0 | <6.0 | <6.0 |
Sub-micron particulate filtration efficiency at 0.1 micron [%] | ≥ 95 | ≥ 98 | ≥ 98 |
Resistance to penetration by synthetic blood, minimum pressure in mm Hg for pass result# | 80 | 120 | 160 |
Flame spread | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 |
*-An acceptable quality limit of 4.0% is met for a single sampling plan when 29 or more of the 32 tested specimens show “pass” result.
EN 14683 Classification
Table 1 Performance requirements for medical face masks
Characteristics | Type I | Type II | Type IIR |
Bacterial filtration efficiency [%] | ≥ 95 | ≥98 | ≥98 |
Differential pressure [Pa/cm2] | <40 | <40 | <60 |
Splash resistance [kPa]# | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required |
Microbial cleanliness (cfu/g) | ≤30 | ≤30 | ≤30 |
*Type I medical face masks should only be used for patients and other persons to reduce the risk of spreading infections particularly in epidemic or pandemic situations. Type I masks are not intended for use by healthcare professionals in an operating room or in other medical settings with similar requirements.
#-An acceptable quality limit of 4.0% is met for a single sampling plan when 29 or more of the 32 tested specimens show “pass” results.
Strengths & benefits
Regulatory Experts
Ensure your product compliance to specific countries’ requirements
Global Network
Provide worldwide coverage and access to all key locations & markets
Order flow
1. Check Out
Confirm selections and fill in contact info
2. Arrange Payment
Pay by credit card or bank transfer offline
3. Confirm Test Plan
Confirm test and product details
4. Send Sample
Send the sample with printed form
5. Receive Report
Receive our test report by email
Payment
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FAQs
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SGS TIC Mall only accepts US$ for checkout.
You will receive a test application form, sample requirement and delivery details in confirmation email upon successful payment, please complete the form and send the required sample(s) to our competence center in Hong Kong.
Please contact your dedicated specialist to submit your request. It will be reviewed case by case depending on the order process.
No, you can’t cancel and refund the paid order unless there is a quality or service delivery issue.
Surgical masks meeting ASTM Level 2 or Level 3 will be able to filter ≥98% bacteria and 0.1μm particulates, while ASTM Level 1 can only filter ≥95% bacteria。
EN14683 Type I and Type II can filter ≥95% and ≥98% bacteria, Type I has a higher breathability than Type II, both are non-resistant to fluid. Type IR has the same bacteria filtration efficiency as Type I, just as Type IIR and Type II, but Type IR are resistant to fluid.
The test methods of BFE and PFE are different. They are not comparable.
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