Masks by ATSM Levels
ASTM Level 1 Masks
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ASTM Level 2 Masks
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ASTM Level 3 Masks
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ASTM = American Society for Testing and Materials.
Fluid resistance = Resistance to penetration by synthetic blood.
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BFE = Bacterial Filtration Efficiency.
PFE = Sub-micron Particle Filtration Efficiency.
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