P100

Translingual

Etymology

English P100

Noun

P100

1. A filtration type that efficiently filters out 99.97% of airborne particulates of 0.3 microns (“μm”) (and all larger particles) and is strongly resistant to oils.
2. By extension, filtration standard of 99.97% of airborne particulates
3. A filter implementing the P100 standard.

Coordinate terms

• P1, P2, P3
• FFP1, FFP2, FFP3

Related terms

• R95, P95, N95
• R99, P99, N99
• R100, N100

English

Etymology

From Initialism of oil-Proof with 100% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

Noun

P100 (countable and uncountable, plural P100s)

1. P100; Ellipsis of NIOSH P100.
   1. (uncountable) P100 standard
   2. (countable) P100 filter

Related terms

• N100 (non-oil-proof filter standard)
• R100 (oil-resistant filter standard)