Particle Filtration Efficiency Testing - TSI 8130

THIS TESTING SERVICE IS PERFORMED BY TRAINED, UML STAFF ONLY. PLEASE NOTE THAT SELECTING A DATE ON THE RESERVATION CALENDAR SECURES YOU A SPOT IN OUR TESTING QUEUE. ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR SAMPLES, OUR TESTING TEAM WILL NOTIFY YOU OF YOUR TESTING DATE. DUE TO THE LONG DURATION OF THIS TEST, PLEASE ALLOW AN EXTRA WEEK FOR FULL LOAD ORDERS TO BE COMPLETED. For further information, please contact Mark Keene at mark_keene@uml.edu. Particle filtration efficiency testing is used to determine the particle filtering efficiency and pressure drop of material, filter cartridges, filters, masks and respirators. The instrument uses a 2% sodium chloride (NaCl) solution in distilled water. Associated regulations are USA commercial respirator regulation 42 CFR part 84 subpart K and NIOSH Procedure No. TEB-APR-STP-0059, Determination of Particulate Filter Efficiency Level for N95 Series Filters Against Solid Particulates for Non-Powered, Air-Purifying Respirators Standard Test Procedure (STP).