Table 2. Face Mask Fitted Filtration Efficiency (FFE) Against Submicron Particle Penetration.
Face mask | % FFE (SD)a | |
---|---|---|
Man | Woman | |
3M 1860 N95 | ||
Small | 91.1 (4.0) | 98.6 (0.4) |
Regular | 98.4 (0.5) | 93.1 (1.6) |
3M 8210 N95 (one size only)b | 99.4 (0.3) | 98.2 (0.7) |
3M 8511 N95 with exhalation valveb | 98.1 (0.7) | 98.3 (0.9) |
Surgical mask | ||
With ties | 69.8 (5.1) | 68.9 (10.9) |
With ear loops | 39.7 (10.5) | 26.5 (14.0) |
The FFE percentage corresponds to the mask condensation particle counter counts/ambient condensation particle counter counts × 100. The FFE percentage and SD were calculated across the length of the test.
Mask functioned at or above 95% FFE.