Standard MERVDust Spot EfficiencyArrestanceControlled ContaminantApplications/Limits
20n/an/a< 0.30 µ Particle SizeCleanrooms
19n/an/aVirus UnattachedRadioactive Materials
18n/an/aCarbon DustPharmaceutical
17n/an/aAll Combustion SmokeCarcingenic Materials
16n/an/a0.30 - 1.0 µ Particle SizeGeneral Surgery
15>95%n/aAll BacteriaHospital Unpatient Care
1490-95%>98%Most Tobacco SmokeSmoking Lounges
1389-90%>98%Droplet Nuclei (Sneeze)Superior Commercial Buildings
1270-75%>95%1.0-3.0 µ Particle Size/LegionellaSuperior Residential
1160-65%>95%Humidifier Dust/Lead DustBetter Commercial Buildings
1050-55%>95%Milled Flour/Auto EmissionsHospital Labs
940-45%>90%Welding FumesHospital Labs
830-35%>90%3.0-10.0 µ Particle SizeCommercial Buildings
725-30%>90%Mold Spores/Hair SprayBetter Residential
6<20%85-90%Fabric Protector/Dusting AidsIndustrial Workplace
5<20%85-90%Cement Dust/Pudding MixPaint Booth Inlet
4<20%75-80%10.0 µ Particle Size/ PollenMinimal Filtration
3<20%70-75%Dust Mites/Sanding DustResidential
2<20%65-70%Spray Paint DustResidential
1<20%<65%Textile/Carpet FibersWindow & A/C Units