Ensuring that face masks and respirators meet regulatory requirements and customer needs is critical for safety and protection. We can fully evaluate your products from material to final design.
At our A2LA accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory, we conduct filtration efficiency tests using state-of-the-art equipment, strictly adhering to industry standards and government regulations. We test for particles as small as 10 nanometers, bacteria, viruses, blood penetration, breathability and flammability.
Whether you need testing for an FDA 510(k) application, NIOSH pre-submittal verification, client-specific requirements, or product development testing our laboratories are ready to provide the precise testing you need.
Why choose PPE filter testing services from SGS?
With over 40 years of experience we are a trusted provider of expert testing services for the filtration industry, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability across various industries.
We enable you to:
- Optimize filtration performanceOur services cover a wide range of particle sizes, challenge types and flow rates, replicating real-world scenarios to enhance the efficiency of your PPE filters without sacrificing breathability.
- Gain precise testing resultsWith challenges involving oil, latex spheres, dust, smoke, pollen, bacteria, viruses and more, we mimic real-world conditions for precise testing.
- Tailored testing protocolsWhether adhering to industry standards or customized protocols, our data is accurate, repeatable and reliable.
A diverse range PPE filter testing expertise
We provide testing for:
- ASTM F2100 face masks
- NIOSH N, P and R series respirators
- NFPA 1970 barrier penetration
- Clean room environments
- Particle penetration of cleanroom clothing
Testing for all critical performance metrics
We provide PPE filter testing for all major performance areas:
- Particulate removal efficiency: evaluate particle removal efficiency across the range of 0.01 to 50 microns
- Most penetrating particle size (MPPS): determine the particle size where filters are most challenged
- Variety of aerosol challenges: assess aerosol performance using aerosol challenges specific to your protocol and product including monodisperse latex beads, oil aerosols, solid particles and microbes
- Fume and odor removal: quantify the capacity to remove toxic fumes and odors
- Airflow and pressure drop: analyze clean air flow against pressure drop
Comprehensive face mask testing
We offer face mask testing for the following standards:
- AFNOR S76-001: barrier mask testing
- ASTM F2100: medical face mask material performance
- ASTM F2101: bacterial face mask filter efficiency
- ASTM F2299: medical face mask material initial efficiency
- ASTM F3502: specification for barrier face coverings
- EN 13328-1: breathing filter performance
- EN 14683: medical face mask test methods
- MIL STD M-36954C: disposable surgical mask test
- NIOSH respirator test methods
Clean room garment and protective garment barrier testing
