Table 2 Surgical masks versus FFP2, specification according to EN standard
| Certification/ Class (Standard) | FFP2 (EN 149) | Type II Surgical Mask (EN 14683) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Protection of the carrier against solid and liquid aerosols | Protection against droplet ejection from the carrier* |
| Application | Self protection / Industrial safety | External protection* |
| Filter performance – (must be ≥ X% efficient) | 0.3 Microns ≥94% |
3.0 Microns: ≥ 98% 0.1 Microns: No requirement |
| Total inward leakage | ≤ 8% leakage (arithmetic mean) | No requirement |
| Exposure to of inert particles and live aerosolised influenza virus | Estimated 100-fold reduction** | Estimated 6-fold reduction** |