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    AS 4260-1997

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    High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters - Classification, construction and performance (Reconfirmed 2018)

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  05-04-1997

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 4260-1997 HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) FILTERS - CLASSIFICATION, CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
    7 - 1.3.1 Casing
    7 - 1.3.2 Cold generated DOP test aerosol (Cold DOP)
    7 - 1.3.3 Combustible material
    7 - 1.3.4 Equivalent penetration
    7 - 1.3.5 Filtration efficiency
    7 - 1.3.6 High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter
    7 - 1.3.7 Initial resistance
    7 - 1.3.8 Media
    7 - 1.3.9 Media adhesive
    7 - 1.3.10 Medium efficiency particulate air (MEPA) filter
    8 - 1.3.11 Mounting seal
    8 - 1.3.12 Normalization
    8 - 1.3.13 Patching
    8 - 1.3.14 Penetration
    8 - 1.3.15 Rated airflow
    8 - 1.3.16 Separator
    8 - 1.3.17 Sodium chloride test aerosol
    8 - 1.3.18 Splicing
    8 - 1.3.19 Test aerosol
    8 - 1.3.20 Thermally generated (hot) DOP test aerosol
    8 - 1.3.21 Ultra low penetration air (ULPA) filter
    8 - 1.4 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
    9 - SECTION 2 CLASSIFICATION
    9 - 2.1 TYPE AND CLASS
    9 - 2.2 PERFORMANCE GRADES
    9 - 2.3 MEDIA CLASSIFICATION
    10 - SECTION 3 CONSTRUCTION
    10 - 3.1 MATERIALS AND FINISH OF COMPONENTS
    10 - 3.1.1 General
    10 - 3.1.2 Casing
    10 - 3.1.3 Separators
    10 - 3.1.4 Adhesives and sealants
    10 - 3.1.5 Mounting seals
    10 - 3.2 DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES AND CAPACITY
    10 - 3.2.1 Casing dimensions
    11 - 3.2.2 Tolerances
    11 - 3.3 PLEAT CONFIGURATION
    11 - 3.3.1 General
    11 - 3.3.2 Filters with separators
    12 - 3.3.3 Self-supporting filters
    12 - 3.4 CASING
    12 - 3.5 MEDIA PACK
    12 - 3.6 SPLICING
    12 - 3.7 PATCHING MEDIA
    12 - 3.8 MOUNTINGSEALS
    13 - SECTION 4 MARKING AND PACKAGING
    13 - 4.1 MARKING OF FILTER
    13 - 4.2 PACKAGING
    13 - 4.3 MARKING OF PACKAGE
    14 - SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE TESTING
    14 - 5.1 FILTRATION EFFICIENCY
    14 - 5.2 SCAN TESTING FOR FILTER INTEGRITY
    14 - 5.3 STRUCTURAL TESTING OF FILTER PACK
    14 - 5.4 FIRE PERFORMANCE
    15 - APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
    15 - A1 GENERAL
    15 - A2 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE BUYER
    15 - A3 PUBLISHED DATA
    15 - A4 INSPECTION
    15 - A5 ON-SITE TESTING
    16 - APPENDIX B - HANDLING AND SHIPMENT OF HEPA FILTERS
    17 - APPENDIX C - STRUCTURAL STRENGTH
    17 - C1 GENERAL
    17 - C2 RESISTANCE TO VIBRATION
    17 - C3 PRESSURE DROP RESISTANCE
    17 - C4 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH OF FILTER PACK
    18 - APPENDIX D - RESISTANCE TO VIBRATION TEST
    18 - D1 GENERAL
    18 - D2 PRINCIPLE
    18 - D3 TEST ENVIRONMENT
    18 - D4 TEST SPECIMEN
    18 - D5 APPARATUS
    18 - D6 PROCEDURES
    18 - D7 FAILURE CRITERIA
    18 - D8 TEST REPORT

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies requirements for the classification, construction and performance testing of fully disposable high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. It includes those filters known as ultra low penetration air (ULPA) filters but excludes medium efficiency particulate air filters (MEPA). An appendix provides requirements for structural strength testing.

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    This Standard specifies requirements for the classification, construction and performance testing of fully disposable high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. It includes those filters known as ultra low penetration air (ULPA) filters but excludes medium efficiency particulate air filters (MEPA).NOTES:1 Requirements for air filters for use in general ventilation and airconditioning are given in AS 1324.1 and AS 1324.2. Although MEPA filters are not within the scope of this Standard it is recognized that there are similarities of construction, and relevant parts of this Standard may be applied to MEPA filters by buyer/seller agreement.2 The filters covered by this Standard achieve very low sub-micrometre particulate levels for the protection of people, products, and processes from potential contamination. Common applications are cleanrooms for control and protection of pharmaceutical and electronic processes, operating theatres, clean workstations, nuclear containment facilities, and biological containment facilities including safety cabinets.3 Purchasing guidelines are provided in Appendix A. Handling and shipment guidelines are provided in Appendix B.

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    Committee ME/80
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 14/09/2018.
    This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 14/09/2018
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    First published as part of AS 1132.9-1973.
    AS 1323 first published 1973.
    AS 1324 first published 1973.
    AS 1132.9-1973, AS 1323-1973 and AS 1324-1973 revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS 4260.1(Int)-1994 and AS 4260.2(Int)-1994).
    Revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 4260-1997.
    Reconfirmed 2018.
    Originated as part of AS 1132.9-1973. Previous edition AS 4260.1(Int)-1994 and AS 4260.2(Int)-1994. Revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 4260-1997.

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