PIP Cleanroom Face Mask Quick Reference Guide
A quick guide illustrating the key features and dierences when selecting the right face mask for your cleanroom environment.
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QUALITY. INTEGRITY. SAFETY.TM |
When maintaining the integrity of your cleanroom
is essential, choosing the correct PPE is critical
Cleanroom face masks are measured against several dierent performance factors based on filtration eiciency and material performance. Use this guide to learn more about cleanroom face mask protection and make the right decision for your environment.
EXHALED
CONTAMINATION
Quick Facts
| Humans create over 80% of all particles introduced into cleanroom environments | Exhaled particles can stay airborne for over MINUTES 30 minutes |
We exhale thousands of particles of various sizes every time we breathe: |
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MATERIAL PERFORMANCE
MATTERS
When it comes to eective filtration, high performance nonwoven materials and how they’re layered make all the dierence.
POLYPROPYLENE
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?
| Negatively charged polymer inhibits virus sorption | Fluid-repellant to discourage microorganism and viral adhesion and growth | Superfine melt-blown layer for superior breathability | Higher filtration eiciency | Non-linting and hypoallergenic |
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POLYETHYLENE
ENHANCING RESISTANCE
When polyethylene is BLENDED with polypropylene, the material is enhanced to offer EVEN GREATER:
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| NEGATIVE CHARGE | LIQUID RESISTANCE | MICROORGANISM AND VIRAL REPELLENCY | RESISTANCE TO PARTICULAR ADEHSION |
BFE VS. PFE—
WHAT’S THE
DIFFERENCE?
PARTICLE FILTRATION EFFICIENCY (PFE)
- Tested for resistance against hazardous airborne particulates
- Ratings are based on the percentage of particulates that penetrated the mask material
BACTERIAL FILTRATION EFFICIENCY (BFE)
- Tested for resistance against hazardous bacteria
- Ratings are based on the percentage of particulates that penetrated the mask material
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
THAT TESTED, DISPOSABLE PROTECTION CAN MAKE IN YOUR CLEANROOM
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CAUTION: This guide is provided as an educational aid in understanding the materials and design of cleanroom facemasks. This guide details the inherent characteristics of polymers and nonwoven fabrics and makes no claims as to the eicacy or degree of eectiveness of specific or general products. This guide is advisory only and the SUITABILITY OF SPECIFIC PRODUCTS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS OR ENVIRONMENTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE PURCHASER OR USER OF THE PRODUCT. This should be used as an educational guide only.
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