HEPA Filtration Performance Standard for Residential & Commercial Vacuums by ASTM International

This standard outlines the minimum filtration efficiency criteria for achieving HEPA performance in filtration systems of residential and commercial vacuum cleaners. It applies to non-critical applications, excluding those requiring hazardous dust removal as per IEC 60335-2-69.

• Methods & Approaches for HEPA Vacuum Filtration Evaluation: This specification outlines industry-approved methods and approaches to assess the HEPA filtration performance of residential and commercial vacuum cleaner filtration systems
• HEPA Performance Requirements: This specification sets the minimum filtration efficiency standards for achieving HEPA performance in the filtration systems of residential and commercial vacuum cleaners
• Application Scope: This specification is applicable only to residential and commercial vacuum cleaning products used in non-critical applications, excluding those requiring hazardous dust removal as per IEC 60335-2-69
• Safety Considerations: This standard does not cover all potential safety concerns. Users must establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine regulatory limitations before use
• Standard Development: This international standard was developed following internationally recognized standardization principles, as outlined in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides, and Recommendations by the World Trade Organization's Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee