Techmer PM's charge enhancer improves filtration efficiency of face masks

US firm Techmer PM recently developed a charge-enhancing additive masterbatch that has proved effective in augmenting the efficacy of polypropylene (PP)-based nonwoven fabrics used in the production of face masks to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 infection. The company reports that its Char...

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Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7462444/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0306-3747(20)30079-8
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Sumario:US firm Techmer PM recently developed a charge-enhancing additive masterbatch that has proved effective in augmenting the efficacy of polypropylene (PP)-based nonwoven fabrics used in the production of face masks to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 infection. The company reports that its Charge Enhancer additive helps these fabrics to meet and retain the filtration performance requirements laid down by the ASTM F2100 standard for medical face masks. Demand for such face masks is soaring during the current pandemic.

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