<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document specifies the performance requirements and test methods for filtration property and safety of materials for nonwoven general use face coverings for single use.</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document specifies the following filtration properties:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">sub-micron filtration efficiency (PFE),</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">water aerosol filtration efficiency with bacteria (BFE),</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">water aerosol filtration efficiency with viruses (VFE),</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">pollen particle filtration efficiency, and</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">differential pressure.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document specifies the following safety items:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">free formaldehyde,</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">specific azo dye,</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">heavy metals, and</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">pH.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document applies to nonwoven general use face coverings. It does not apply to medical face masks (see </span><span lang="EN-GB">EN 14683<sup><span style="color: #0563c1;"> [5]</span></sup></span><span lang="EN-GB">), medical devices, or personal protective equipment (PPE) in the scope of ISO/TC94/SC15, Respiratory protective devices (RPD).</span></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document specifies the performance requirements and test methods for filtration property and safety of materials for nonwoven general use face coverings for single use.</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document specifies the following filtration properties:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">sub-micron filtration efficiency (PFE),</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">water aerosol filtration efficiency with bacteria (BFE),</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">water aerosol filtration efficiency with viruses (VFE),</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">pollen particle filtration efficiency, and</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">differential pressure.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document specifies the following safety items:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">free formaldehyde,</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">specific azo dye,</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">heavy metals, and</span></li>
<li class="ListContinue1"><span lang="EN-GB">pH.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document applies to nonwoven general use face coverings. It does not apply to medical face masks (see </span><span lang="EN-GB">EN 14683<sup><span style="color: #0563c1;"> [5]</span></sup></span><span lang="EN-GB">), medical devices, or personal protective equipment (PPE) in the scope of ISO/TC94/SC15, Respiratory protective devices (RPD).</span></p>
