PPE Testing Information
Masks
GB2626-2006 - This Standard specifies the technical requirements, testing methods and marking of non-powered air-purifying particle respirator. KN95 is an industry-standard and means that the mask provides the intended effectiveness of filtering 95 percent of particles with a mass median diameter of 0.3 micrometers. ISO 18184: 2019 - Antiviral textile products are textiles capable of reducing the number of infectious virus particles that come in contact with the surface of the textile. ISO 18184: 2019 standard specifies test methods for determining the antiviral activity of textile products against specific viruses. EN14683 - Specifies minimum requirements for the construction, design, performance requirements and test methods for medical face masks. Medical face masks help prevent large particles expelled by the wearer (e.g. spit, mucous) from reaching surrounding people and help protect the wearer from exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids from the patient or work environment. Protects the wearer from droplets produced by a person directly in front of them. |
Hand Sanitisers
EN 1276 - is a European standard for the bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants as proof of effective infection control against harmful micro-organisms. In order to pass this standard, products must prove a bacteria kill rate of 99.999% within 5 minutes. EN1500 - is a European Standard test method that evaluates the efficacy of a hygienic handrub by measuring the number of viable bacteria remaining on the fingertips after contamination and handrub exposure MSDS - material safety data sheet is a document that lists information relating to occupational safety and health for the use of various substances and products. MSDSs are a widely used system for cataloguing information on chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures.
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