Versarien PLC Graphene Enhanced Mask Update
February 09 2021 - 2:00AM
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Versarien PLC
09 February 2021
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9 February 2021
Versarien plc
("Versarien" or the "Company")
Graphene Enhanced Mask Update
Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering
group, is pleased to provide an update on recent developments with
regard to the Company's graphene enhanced face masks.
As reported in the Company's interim results announced on 21
January 2021, the Company's wholly owned Chinese subsidiary,
Beijing Versarien Technology Company Limited, has been working with
its partner on further developments of the masks. This included the
testing of a prototype second generation graphene enhanced face
mask conducted in China at the Analytical and Testing Centre of
Capital Regions which showed a 99.92% anti-viral activity rate
against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
In a further development, the Company is pleased to report that,
after testing of prototypes of the latest version of the mask,
which is a non-valve mask, it has been certified as meeting the
FFP3 standard, the highest standard under the European EN149
standard for filtering half face masks.
The FFP3 certification process, included, inter alia, the
testing of the packaging, the robustness of the material, its
practical performance, total inward leakage, breathing resistance,
clogging, compatibility with skin and the carbon dioxide content of
the inhalation air. In order to meet the criteria to be certified
as a FFP3 mask, the mask had to pass all the relevant tests,
including demonstrating less than 2% inward leakage and the
filtering of at least 99% of particulate matter.
The testing, to the European EN149 standard, has been carried
out in China by SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co. Ltd a
joint venture founded in 1991 between SGS Group, a world leading
inspection, verification, testing and certification company, and
China Standard Science and Technology Group. Further information on
SGS in China may be found at
https://www.sgsgroup.com.cn/en/our-company/about-sgs/sgs-in-brief/sgs-in-china
Neill Ricketts, CEO of Versarien, commented: "We are delighted
that the latest version of our mask has passed the rigorous FFP3
testing process. Whilst we currently have an FFP2 mask on sale that
we believe compares very well with other masks available, being
able to offer a non-valve FFP3 mask with anti-viral properties is a
significant further step and we intend to bring these masks to the
market as soon as possible."
Enquiries:
Versarien
Neill Ricketts, CEO +44 (0)1242 269
Chris Leigh, CFO 122
SP Angel Corporate Finance (Nominated
Adviser and Joint Broker)
Matthew Johnson, Ewan Leggat, Adam +44 (0)20 3470
Cowl 0470
Berenberg (Joint Broker) +44 (0)20 3207
Mark Whitmore, Simon Cardron 7800
Yellow Jersey (Investor Relations)
Charles Goodwin
Georgia Colkin
Henry Wilkinson +44 (0)774 778
Versarien@yellowjerseypr.com 8221
Notes to Editors:
Versarien Plc ( AIM:VRS ), is an advanced engineering materials
group. Leveraging proprietary technology, the Group creates
innovative engineering solutions for its clients in a diverse range
of industries.
For further information please see: http://www.versarien.com
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