A-A-54435
25 June 1991
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
MASK, SURGICAL
(Non-Woven Fabric, Pouch)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description as a replacement for Type II of MIL-M-36954C, which is cancelled.
This Commercial Item Description covers a lightweight, disposable, surgical mask.
Salient Characteristics:
The mask shall be a pouch-type, lightweight, disposable, surgical mask made of non-woven fabric and suitable for use by medical personnel in operating rooms and other areas where it is necessary to maintain protective aseptic techniques. The surgical mask shall be fabricated of the following materials:
1. The bacterial filter medium shall consist of a filter mat composed of fibers of appropriate size and material so as to enable the finished mask to meet a minimum bacterial filtering efficiency of 95 percent when tested IN VIVO and 90 percent when tested IN VITRO. The filter medium shall not contain spicules of glass.
2. The facing material encasing the filter medium shall consist of a non-woven fabric suitable for the intended purpose.
The mask shall be rectangular in shape, measuring a minimum of 4 inches vertical by a minimum of 6-1/2 inches horizontal and so constructed as to form a pouch that will allow a snug but comfortable fit insuring a minimal amount of air flow around the edges. The filter medium mat shall be completely encased by the non-woven fabric, and the peripheral margin bound with woven tape or non-woven fabric. The mask
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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