Standard MERV | Dust Spot Efficiency | Arrestance | Controlled Contaminant | Applications/Limits |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 | n/a | n/a | < 0.30 µ Particle Size | Cleanrooms |
19 | n/a | n/a | Virus Unattached | Radioactive Materials |
18 | n/a | n/a | Carbon Dust | Pharmaceutical |
17 | n/a | n/a | All Combustion Smoke | Carcingenic Materials |
16 | n/a | n/a | 0.30 - 1.0 µ Particle Size | General Surgery |
15 | >95% | n/a | All Bacteria | Hospital Unpatient Care |
14 | 90-95% | >98% | Most Tobacco Smoke | Smoking Lounges |
13 | 89-90% | >98% | Droplet Nuclei (Sneeze) | Superior Commercial Buildings |
12 | 70-75% | >95% | 1.0-3.0 µ Particle Size/Legionella | Superior Residential |
11 | 60-65% | >95% | Humidifier Dust/Lead Dust | Better Commercial Buildings |
10 | 50-55% | >95% | Milled Flour/Auto Emissions | Hospital Labs |
9 | 40-45% | >90% | Welding Fumes | Hospital Labs |
8 | 30-35% | >90% | 3.0-10.0 µ Particle Size | Commercial Buildings |
7 | 25-30% | >90% | Mold Spores/Hair Spray | Better Residential |
6 | <20% | 85-90% | Fabric Protector/Dusting Aids | Industrial Workplace |
5 | <20% | 85-90% | Cement Dust/Pudding Mix | Paint Booth Inlet |
4 | <20% | 75-80% | 10.0 µ Particle Size/ Pollen | Minimal Filtration |
3 | <20% | 70-75% | Dust Mites/Sanding Dust | Residential |
2 | <20% | 65-70% | Spray Paint Dust | Residential |
1 | <20% | <65% | Textile/Carpet Fibers | Window & A/C Units |