| In a standard life science laboratory, typical HEPA filter life for a biosafety cabinet has been estimated at 5 to 7 years. However, recent studies suggest filter life may be even longer. HEPA filters are thought to degrade over time during storage and normal operational service, however, the exact rate at which the filters degrade still remains unknown. A 2021 study at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory characterizes extending the service life of HEPA filters beyond 10 years as “low-risk."
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