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. 2020 Oct 15;15(10):e0240285. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240285

Table 2. Definitions and standards of detection indicators.

Detection indicator Definition Eligibility criteria
Pressure difference /Pa The resistance of mask with the specified area and specified flow ≤49
Particle filtration efficiency /% Under specified test conditions, the filter element filters out the percentage of particulate matter ≥30
Bacterial filtration efficiency /% Percentage filtration of bacteria-containing suspended particles by mask material at a specified flow rate ≥95
Resistance to surface wetting The resistance of fabrics to wetting or penetration by water, measured by the spray rating ≥3