ProVent Physical Properties
Physical Property Test Method Results Imperial Results Metric
Basis Weight ASTM D751 1.6 oz/yd2 55 g/m2
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D751 MD 27 lbs
CD 23 lbs
MD 120 N
CD 102 N
Trapezoid Tear ASTM D5733 MD 12.5 lbs
CD 8 lbs
MD 55.5 N
CD 35.5 N
Ball Burst ASTM D3787 45 lbs 200 N
Hydrostatic Resistance ASTM D751 PROCEDURE B, 1 127 cm+ 127 cm+
Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate ASTM E-96 METHOD B 862 g/m2/24hrs 862 g/m2/24hrs
ProVent BC Physical Properties
Physical Property Test Method Results Imperial Results Metric
Basis Weight ASTM D751 1.6 oz/yd2 55 g/m2
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D751 MD 27 lbs
CD 23 lbs
MD 120 N
CD 102 N
Trapezoid Tear ASTM D5733 MD 12.5 lbs
CD 8 lbs
MD 55.5 N
CD 35.5 N
Ball Burst ASTM D3787 45 lbs 200 N
Liquid Impact Penetration AATCC 42 < 0.04 oz < 1.0 g
Hydrostatic Resistance AATCC 127
ASTM D751
> 31.5 in
57 in
< 80 cm
145 cm
Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate ASTM E-96 METHOD B 621 g/m2/24hrs 621 g/m2/24hrs
Flammability 16 CFR 1610 Class 1 Class 1
Surface Resistivity ASTM D257 5.3x108 ohm 5.3x108 ohm
ProVent Plus Physical Properties
Physical Property Test Method Results Imperial Results Metric
Basis Weight ASTM D751 2.4 oz/yd2 84 g/m2
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D751 MD 53 lbs
CD 40 lbs
MD 235 N
CD 177 N
Trapezoid Tear ASTM D5587 MD 24 lbs
CD 15 lbs
MD 106 N
CD 66.7 N
Ball Burst ASTM D3787 45 lbs 200 N
Hydrostatic Resistance AATCC 127 OPT 1 106 in + 270cm
Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate ASTM E-96 METHOD B 1281 g/m2/24hrs 1281 g/m2/24hrs
Viral Penetration (Pass/Fail) ASTM F1671 PASS PASS
Synthetic Blood Penetration Resistance (Pass/Fail) ASTM F1670 PASS PASS

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