Table 2. Estimated filter efficiency derived from fit factors obtained from the PortaCount Pro 8048.
Respirator | Condition | Estimated Filtration (%) | Δ Estimated Filtration (%) |
---|---|---|---|
3M 1860 | Untreated | 99.50 | – |
3M 1870 | Untreated | 99.48 | – |
BLS 120B | Untreated | 99.50 | – |
Bacou Willson 801 | Untreated | 96.74 | – |
3M 1860 | Autoclaved | 91.67 | -7.83 |
3M 1870 | Autoclaved | 98.39 | -1.11 |
BLS 120B | Autoclaved | 98.46 | -1.04 |
Bacou Willson 801 | Autoclaved | 90.00 | -7.22 |
3M 1860 | 100°C | 99.50 | 0.00 |
3M 1870 | 100°C | 99.48 | -0.02 |
BLS 120B | 100°C | 99.50 | 0.00 |
Bacou Willson 801 | 100°C | 96.74 | -0.48 |
3M 1860 | 80°C | 99.50 | 0.00 |
3M 1870 | 80°C | 99.50 | 0.00 |
BLS 120B | 80°C | 99.50 | 0.00 |
Bacou Willson 801 | 80°C | 96.67 | -0.56 |