Is the built-in filter effective against viruses and bacteria?

More safety information on the Dorma 99

As a respirator, the Dorma 99 is intended to reduce wearer exposure to certain airborne particles ¹ . It is designed to be fluid resistant to splash and splatter of blood ² and other infectious material ³.

1. Tested against a 0.3 micron particle (mass median aerodynamic diameter) per U.S. 42 CFR 84.
2. Meets ASTM Fluid Resistant Challenge F1862.
3. Meets ASTM Standard Test Method for Bacterial Filtration Efficiency F2101.

IMPORTANT: The Dorma 99 Respirator helps protect against certain particulate contaminants but does not eliminate exposure to or the risk of contracting any disease or infection.