Independent lab test #113

NNPCBT 3Ply Disposable Filter Face Masks Surgical Review - Independent Lab Test Results

NNPCBT Surgical mask did not pass its Surgical benchmark with 91.05% filtration and 64 Pa airflow resistance.

Standard
Surgical
Origin
China
Source
Amazon

TL;DR

What the lab found

  1. NNPCBT Surgical mask measured 91.05% filtration versus all Armbrust-tested masks (n=365).
  2. At 64 Pa, NNPCBT Surgical mask had lower breathing resistance than 71.6% of Surgical masks (n=191).
  3. Its construction score of 25 ranked better than 98.9% of all Armbrust-tested masks (n=363).

Lab results

Test results table

NNPCBT Surgical independent lab results
Measurement Result Status
Overall result Failed Failed
Filtration efficiency 91.05% Fail
Airflow resistance 64.0 Pa Pass
Construction score 25/25 Lab score
Smell score 10/25 Lab score

Verdict

Why it failed

NNPCBT Surgical mask did not pass because filtration was 91.05%.

Construction

Construction & Materials

But it does have this inner layer thing and it's not an actual seal.

Fit notes

How it feels

So I worry about if this thing's on a boat, if it's being exposed to any smells.

FAQ

Common questions

Does NNPCBT Surgical mask pass Armbrust's lab test?

NNPCBT Surgical mask did not pass Armbrust's lab test.

What filtration score did NNPCBT Surgical mask get?

NNPCBT Surgical mask measured 91.05% filtration in the lab test.

How breathable is NNPCBT Surgical mask?

NNPCBT Surgical mask measured 64 Pa airflow resistance in the lab test.

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