Archive for August, 2009

Summary of independent laboratory testing

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Biocompatibility        

Descrpt.

 

international test standard

laboratory study #

Results

Comments

1

Cytotoxicity – Agar Overlay

ISO10993

Nelson

Pass

No diffusable components that cause any harmful effects on animal cells

2

Irritation – primary skin

ISO10993

Nelson

Negligible irritant

Causes no irritation when worn against the skin

3

Sensitisation – Buehler method

ISO10993

Nelson

no abnormal clinical signs

causes no sensitisation when worn against the skin
           
Filtration of Micro-organisms and particulates    

Descrpt.

 

international test standard

laboratory study #

Results

Comments

4

Bacterial filtration

EN14683

Nelson #477323

99.9%

Filters > 99.9% of airborne bacteria

5

Viral filtration

ASTM F2101

Nelson #477322

99.8%

Filters 99.8% of airborne viruses

6

01 μm Latex Particulate filtrations

ASTM F2299

Nelson #477326

97% @ 0.1 μm

Filters particulates ≥ 0.1 microns such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen and air pollutants
           
Microbial – Contact kill rates of live pathogens    

Descrpt.

 

international test standard

laboratory study #

Results

Comments

7

Virucidal Efficacy Evaluation by direct contact kill

ATCC CCL-34

Microbiotest #696-101

> 99.8% Human A- type Influenza Virus @ 2 Hours

Test used to evaluate highest risk respiratory pathogen including H1N1 (swine flu)
           
Mask Physical performance parameters    

Descrpt.

 

international test standard

laboratory study #

Results

Comments

8

Fluid resistance

EN14683 (ASTM 1862)

Nelson  #477327

pass @ 120 mmHg

Achieves resistance against fluid splashes equivalent to an arterial spurt @ 120 mHg systolic blood pressure

9

Flammability

16 CFR 1610

Nelson #477318

Class 1, no flame spread

no flame spread

10

Breathability (differential pressure)

EN14683

Nelson #477323

2.65 mm H2O/cm2

Based on FDA scale relating breathing resistance to comfort, a differential pressure drop of 2.0 to 3.0 is considered low

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The power of T-Zap – Third party lab tests

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

T-Zap is 200 times more powerful than Chlorine, yet food grade. This patented technology does not require any catalysts and is suitable for use in water, air, on surfaces and as a coating for textiles. Independent third party  tests showed the real power of our Xeralife, powered by T-Zap, masks. The Bacterial Filtration Efficiency is 99.9%. The results in detail:

No

Description

Laboratory

Result

1

Synthetic Blood Fluid Penetration Resistance

Nelson Lab, USA

None seen for all 32 samples @ 120mmHg

2

Particle Filtration Efficiency: Latex Particle Challenge (PFE)

Nelson Lab, USA

97% @ 0.1μ

3

Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) with Differential Pressure (BFE)

Nelson Lab, USA

>99.9%

4

Virus Filtration Efficiency (VFE): Bacteriophage (VFE)

Nelson Lab, USA

99.86%

5

Flammability Test

Nelson Lab, USA

Class 1, No flame spread

6

Irritation: Primary Skin 

Nelson Lab, USA

Negligible- irritant

7

Virucidal Efficacy Evaluation by Direct Contact Kill

Microbiotest, USA

99.82% Human A Influenza Virus @ 2 hours

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