P95

Translingual

Etymology

English P95

Noun

P95

1. A filtration type that efficiently filters out 95% of airborne particulates of 0.3 microns (“μm”) (and all larger particles) and is strongly resistant to oils.
2. By extension, filtration standard of 95% of airborne particulates
3. A filter implementing the P95 standard.

Coordinate terms

• P1, P2, P3
• FFP1, FFP2, FFP3

Related terms

• R95, N95
• R99, P99, N99
• R100, P100, N100

English

Etymology

From Initialism of oil-Proof with 95% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

Noun

P95 (countable and uncountable, plural P95s)

1. P95; Ellipsis of NIOSH P95.
   1. (uncountable) P95 standard
   2. (countable) P95 filter

Coordinate terms

• R99, P99, N99 (99% filtration)
• R100, P100, N100 (99.97% filtration)

Related terms

• N95 (non-oil-proof filter standard)
• R95 (oil-resistant filter standard)