Health & Hygiene Limited, innovation leader in infection prevention solutions, is pleased to announce next leap forward in safety and protection. Protector Facemasks were tested by the Institute of Biology, University of Campinas-UNICAMP. The tests were carried out using Coronavirus strain MHV-3 genus Betacoronavirus (same family and genus as SARS-CoV-1, SARS-CoV-2\/COVID19 and MERS) and cell line L929 NCTC clone 929 [L cell, L-929, derivative of Strain L] (ATCC\u00ae CCL-1\u2122).<\/p>\n
The tests were conducted according to ISO 18184-2019.\u00a0Protector Antimicrobial Face Mask\u00a0<\/strong>showed 99.99% of viral inhibition for Coronavirus group and did not show cytotoxic activity towards host cells. It achieved an efficacy of 99% in just 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Health & Hygiene experts understood the complexities of microbes and developed latest & innovative technologies to develop Antimicrobial Facemasks. These facemasks are capable of inactivating viruses and kills bacteria & fungi upon contact, minimizing the chances of cross-contamination. In these times of coronavirus pandemic, it is very important to reduce the rate of viral transmission. Facemasks are extensively tested and conforms to the International standards\u00a0ISO 22196, ISO 20743:2013 and ISO 13629-2:2014<\/strong>\u00a0for Antibacterial and Antifungal performance. Protector face masks meet the requirements of\u00a0ASTM F 2100 Level 3 & EN 14683 Type IIR.<\/strong>\u00a0Protector Facemasks are now compliant to all the following standards:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mr. Amir Younus, Executive Director of Health & Hygiene Ltd, said: \u201cCOVID-19 has changed the world. Nowadays, people are looking for additional protection for themselves and their families. Health & Hygiene realized need of the hour & achieved an additional milestone by authenticating the highest efficacy of technology against this deadly virus. We aim to provide high performance products with pioneering technologies for protection of billions of people. Traditional methods are not enough to provide round the clock protection. Fight against evolving strains of viruses and bacteria has been tricky and demands technological evolution. Our products are meant to act as your Protector in this fight.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTraditional facemasks are not protecting you completely; Viruses & Bacteria are still retained on its outer surface, causing a potential threat of transmission\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Protector facemasks not only filter like traditional facemasks but also inactivates the viruses that comes in contact with its surface to avoid any cross-contamination and provide an extra level of protection to the users. It also kills bacteria, fungi and other microbes upon contact.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Standard<\/strong><\/td>\n Parameter\/ Pathogen Tested<\/strong><\/td>\n Results<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ISO 18184\/ 2019-06-25<\/strong>\u00a0(Antiviral)<\/strong><\/td>\n Beta coronavirus<\/td>\n 30 min: 99%inhibition 1 hour: 99% inhibition 2 hours: 99% inhibition 8 hours: 99.9% inhibition 24 hours: 99.99% inhibition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ASTM F 2100 Level 3<\/strong><\/td>\n Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) Differential Pressure Particle Filtration Efficiency (PFE) Splash Resistance @ 160mmHg Flammability<\/td>\n >99% Pass >99% Pass Class 1 Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n EN 14683 Type IIR<\/strong><\/td>\n Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) Differential Pressure Microbial Cleanliness Splash resistance @ 120mmHg<\/td>\n >99% Pass Pass Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ISO 20743: 2013<\/strong>\u00a0(Antibacterial)<\/strong><\/td>\n S. aureus E.\u00a0 coli<\/td>\n >99.99% >99.99%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ISO 13629-2:2014<\/strong>\u00a0(Antifungal)<\/strong><\/td>\n Aspergillus niger Candida albicans<\/td>\n >99.98% >99%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n