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English R100

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R100

  1. A filtration type that efficiently filters out 99.97% of airborne particulates of 0.3 microns (μm) (and all larger particles) and is somewhat resistant to oil.
  2. A filter implementing the R100 standard.

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Etymology edit

From Initialism of Resistant to oil particles with 100% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

Noun edit

R100 (countable and uncountable, plural R100s)

  1. R100; Ellipsis of NIOSH R100.
    1. (uncountable) R100 standard
    2. (countable) R100 filter

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  • N100 (non-oil-resistant filter standard)
  • P100 (oil-proof filter standard)