ILO Home
Go to the home page
Site map | Contact us Français | Español

CISDOC database

Document ID (ISN)72332
CIS number 99-166
ISSN - Serial title 0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
Year 1998
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Barrett L.W., Rousseau A.D.
Title Aerosol loading performance of electret filter media
Bibliographic information Aug. 1998, Vol.59, No.8, p.532-539. Illus. 17 ref.
Abstract Various types of flat sheet electret filter media were compared with mechanical filer media (fibre glass) using aerosol filtration tests designed for particulate respirators. Results revealed significant differences in filtration performance and loading behaviour among the various media. Respirators can be designed using electret filter media without sacrificing low pressure drop, light weight or user comfort. Topics: aerosols; collection efficiency; comparative study; electrostatic particulate filters; evaluation of equipment; filtration efficiency; respirable dust.
Descriptors (primary) filtration efficiency; electrostatic particulate filters; aerosols
Descriptors (secondary) evaluation of equipment; comparative study; collection efficiency; respirable dust
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Dust, aerosols and related diseases
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Respiratory protection