- What it is. This cleanroom face mask is the Ansell BioClean MEA, a non-sterile flat mask with head loops, made from cleanroom-compatible materials and processed in an NEBB-certified ISO Class 4 cleanroom environment. It has a fully enclosed, malleable nose band and ultrasonically sealed edges, and Ansell sells a clip connector separately for fastening at the back of the head. Ansell lists a flat pleated shape in a universal size. LabPro lists two SKUs, a bulk-packed case and an individually wrapped style, both 210 mm.
- Why it matters. Ansell lists contamination control as the first key benefit and describes the MEA210-0 as delivering high bacterial, viral, and particle filtration efficiency with greater breathability and comfort. Its data sheet gives 99.9 percent particle filtration at 0.1 micron, over 99.9 percent bacterial filtration at 0.3 micron, and 99.8 percent viral filtration at 3.0 micron. The loops are non-latex polyurethane, so the mask keeps natural rubber latex out of the gowning set, which suits teams managing latex allergy.
- How it performs. Three layers form the mask: a hygroscopic non-woven polypropylene and polyethylene inner layer, a meltblown polypropylene filter layer, and a hydrophobic non-woven polypropylene and polyethylene outer layer. The nose band is plastic-coated steel. Ansell tests bacterial filtration to ASTM F2101, inspects samples under ISO 2859-3, and makes the mask in an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility; LabPro tags the mask ISO 4, a class that sets a low limit on airborne particles.
- Materials and packing. The mask is white, measures 210 mm by 95 mm, and is single-use. Ansell's bulk packing puts 100 masks in each sealed inner polyethylene bag, and LabPro lists the bulk SKU as a case of 600. The second SKU is the individually wrapped style, which lets a wearer open one mask at a time. The listed shelf life is five years, with storage in a dry, cool place below 40 degrees C.
Applications / Common Uses
- Gowning for ISO Class 4 areas. LabPro tags the mask ISO 4, and Ansell processes it in an NEBB-certified ISO Class 4 environment, so it suits routine entry to controlled rooms.
- Routine controlled-area entry without sterile needs. The mask is non-sterile and made from cleanroom-compatible materials, which controls particles where aseptic conditions are not required.
- High-volume daily use. The bulk-packed SKU supplies a case of 600 masks for sites that gown many people each shift.
- Single-use gowning stations. The individually wrapped SKU gives each wearer a mask from a sealed wrapper, keeping the rest of the stock closed.
- Latex-conscious sites. The non-latex polyurethane loops keep natural rubber latex out of the mask, which helps sites that restrict latex.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ansell
- Series and model: BioClean MEA (Ansell MEA210-0 description)
- Product type: Non-sterile flat cleanroom face mask with head loops
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Size: 210 mm (LabPro); 210 mm by 95 mm
- Color: White
- Inner layer: Non-woven polypropylene/polyethylene, hygroscopic
- Filter layer: Meltblown polypropylene
- Outer layer: Non-woven polypropylene/polyethylene, hydrophobic
- Loops: Non-latex polyurethane
- Nose band: Plastic-coated steel, fully enclosed and malleable
- Edges: Ultrasonically sealed
- Particle filtration efficiency: 99.9% at 0.1 micron (Ansell data sheet)
- Bacterial filtration efficiency: Above 99.9% at 0.3 micron (Ansell data sheet)
- Viral filtration efficiency: 99.8% at 3.0 micron (Ansell data sheet)
- Standards: ASTM F2101 (BFE test); ISO 2859-3 (sampling); ISO 9001:2015
- Cleanroom class: ISO 4 (LabPro); processed in an NEBB-certified ISO Class 4 environment
- Fastening option: Clip connector CC-FMC4, sold separately
- Use: Single use
- Shelf life: 5 years from manufacture
- Bulk packing (Ansell): 100 per sealed inner PE bag
- Pack count, bulk SKU: 600 pieces per case (client catalog)
Available Variants
- 829969: Bulk-packed, 210 mm, 600 pieces per case
- 829971: Individually wrapped, 210 mm
The two SKUs differ in packaging. The bulk SKU is sold as a case of 600 masks, and the second SKU is individually wrapped. Both are 210 mm non-sterile head-loop masks of the same construction.
Storage, Handling & Shipping
The MEA mask is non-sterile and single-use. The listed shelf life is five years from manufacture, with storage in a dry, cool place below 40 degrees C away from direct sunlight and fluorescent light. Check the carton labeling for the figures that apply to your lot.
- Keep masks in their sealed bags or wrappers until the moment of gowning.
- Use each mask once and discard it, following your site's waste rules.
- Store away from direct sunlight and fluorescent light, below 40 degrees C.
- Order by SKU: bulk-packed for volume, individually wrapped for one-at-a-time use.
Related Categories & Services
These LabPro pages help buyers compare these cleanroom face masks with related products, choose companion items, and plan recurring supply.
- Masks: LabPro's mask range, for comparing these cleanroom face masks with other mask styles and fastening types.
- Cleanroom consumables: Single-use cleanroom supplies, for stocking gloves, covers, and other consumables alongside these cleanroom face masks.
- PPE Apparel & Garments: LabPro's overview of protective apparel and garments, a starting point for choosing between coverall, sleeve, and cover styles.
- VMI Program (service): LabPro's vendor-managed inventory program, relevant for teams that reorder these cleanroom face masks on a regular schedule.
