R95

Translingual

Etymology

English R95

Noun

R95

1. A filtration type that efficiently filters out 95% of airborne particulates of 0.3 microns (“μm”) (and all larger particles) and is somewhat resistant to oil.
2. A filter implementing the R95 standard.

Coordinate terms

• P1, P2, P3
• FFP1, FFP2, FFP3

Related terms

• P95, N95
• R99, P99, N99
• R100, P100, N100

English

Etymology

From Initialism of Resistant to oil particles with 95% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

Noun

R95 (countable and uncountable, plural R95s)

1. R95; Ellipsis of NIOSH R95.
   1. (uncountable) R95 standard
   2. (countable) R95 filter

Coordinate terms

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

Related terms

• N95 (non-oil-resistant filter standard)
• P95 (oil-proof filter standard)