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ASTM F2100-11(2018)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks

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1.1 This specification covers testing and requirements for materials used in the construction of medical face masks that are used in providing healthcare services such as surgery and patient care.

1.2 This specification provides for the classification of medical face mask material performance. Medical face mask material performance is based on testing for bacterial filtration efficiency, differential pressure, sub-micron particulate filtration efficiency, resistance to penetration by synthetic blood, and flammability.

1.3 This specification does not address all aspects of medical face mask design and performance. This specification does not specifically evaluate the effectiveness of medical face mask designs as related to the barrier and breathability properties. This specification does not also apply to respiratory protection, which may be necessary for some healthcare services.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


This specification covers the classifications, performance requirements, and test methods for the materials used in the construction of medical face masks that are used in health care services such as surgery and patient care. Medical face mask material performance is based on testing for bacterial filtration efficiency, differential pressure, sub-micron particulate filtration efficiency, resistance to penetration by synthetic blood, and flammability. This specification does not address all aspects of medical face mask design and performance, the effectiveness of medical face mask designs as related to the barrier and breathability properties, and respiratory protection, which may be necessary for some health care services.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number F2100
Publication Date Jan. 1, 2018
Language en - English
Page Count 4
Revision Level 11(2018)
Supercedes
Committee F23.40
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Aug. 1, 2021 F2100-21 Revision
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Aug. 1, 2019 F2100-19E01 Revision
Aug. 1, 2019 F2100-19 Revision
April 1, 2011 F2100-11 Revision
Feb. 1, 2007 F2100-07 Revision
March 1, 2004 F2100-04 Revision
June 10, 2003 F2100-03A Revision
March 10, 2003 F2100-03 Revision
Aug. 10, 2002 F2100-02 Revision
May 10, 2001 F2100-01 Revision
Jan. 1, 2018 F2100-11R18 Reaffirmation