ASTM International is the organization that develops and sets the preferred international standard in healthcare for the requirements of the performance of materials. There are more than 12,000 ASTM standards for a variety of products and industries.

A face mask that has been developed to meet ASTM F2100 standards offers the highest levels of protection in four areas: fluid resistance, differential pressure, filter efficiency and flammability. For more information on ASTM ratings, click here.