follow up on the formaldehyde related post earlier

From http://www.allerairsolutions.com/formaldehyde.html

A Possible Source of Health Problems

Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used in many building materials and household products. According to the Environmental Defense Scoreboard it is ranked as one of the most hazardous compounds to ecosystems and human health.

Possible Health Problems

Exposure to formaldehyde affects people differently. Some experience no adverse reactions when exposed to moderate levels, while others do, even after low exposure. This colorless, pungent gas can cause one or more of the following health problems:

• Coughing
• Dizziness
• Eye irritation or watery eyes
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Lethargy
• Nausea
• Nose irritation
• Skin rashes
• Throat irritation
• Upper respiratory tract irritation
• Wheezing

Possible Sources in the Home

Formaldehyde exists in every home to some degree. The concentrations in the home vary depending on the age of the home and the quantity of pressed wood products. Here is a partial listing of products that may contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing agents.

• Adhesives
• Air fresheners
• Carpet backings
• Cigarette smoking
• Cosmetics
• Drapery fabric
• Dyes
• Fiberboard
• Floor polishes
• Fuel burning appliances – wood, kerosene or natural gas
• Glues
• Household liquid scouring cleaners
• Household rug and upholstery cleaners
• Markers
• Paints
• Paper products
• Particle board – furniture, fixtures, cabinets
• Permanent press clothing
• Plywood paneling resins
• Rug and upholstery cleaners
• Scatter rugs and bath mats
• Sheet vinyl flooring
• Toilet bowl cleaners
• Wall coverings

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formaldehyde ozone from ionizers and ozone generators

Formaldehyde Increases through Exposure to Ozone from Ionizers and Ozone Generators

The above is the title of an article that I came across while searching for MERV related information – the article was written by Jim Rosenthal.

Very interesting I believe and very informative, particularly to those in the air filtration business.

Quoting briefly (as you can read the rest of the article from the publishing website – link: http://allergyclean.com/article-formaldehyde.htm) the rest of the meat and potatoes you can find and read on the URL / link above.

Formaldehyde (HCHO) is a common substance in both indoor and outdoor environments. It is used in a wide range of products including wall board, glues, some carpets, fragrance products and insulation. It is also found in cigarette and cigar smoke and is a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) carcinogenic classification is that it is: “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.” Other health effects include eye, nose and skin irritation; exacerbation of asthma symptoms (characterized by coughing, difficulty breathing, bronchial spasm and pulmonary edema); lung damage; membranous nephropathy and liver toxicity. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor — http://www.osha.gov).

Formaldehyde exposure limits have been set by various governmental bodies. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has set a ceiling of 100 ppb for a 15 minute exposure.

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molds, mold removal, mold remediation

http://www.airpurifiers-r-us.com/mold_spores.html:

Mold Remediation

Mold is a “growing” concern.  Mold spores can enter your house through windows, doors, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.  Molds, common and toxic can have varying physical effects including nasal stuffiness, eye irritation or wheezing to fever and shortness of breath.

Mold spores grow when they drop on places where there is excessive moisture, such as leakage in roofs, pipes, walls, planted pots or where there has been flooding. Paints, wallpaper, insulation materials, drywall, carpet, upholstery can support mold growth if there is a moisture problem.

Recommendations in getting rid of mold:

• Keep humidity level in house below 45%.
• Use air conditioner or a dehumidifier during humid months.
• Be sure home has adequate ventilation, including exhaust fans in kitchen and bathrooms.
• Use mold inhibitors which can be added to paints.
• Clean bathroom with mold killing products.
• Thoroughly inspect water damaged carpets.

It is possible to remove small amounts of mold by a thorough cleaning with bleach and water.  If mold returns, you may have an undetected moisture problem.

Since molds are considered a hazardous substance, it is a good idea to contact a Mold Remediation company staffed with Hazardous Material certified personnel that are recommended for this type of abatement.

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hepa filtration

What is a HEPA filter? Quoting from our website at http://www.airpurifiers-r-us.com/faq.html

WHAT IS A HEPA FILTER?

HEPA filters, by definition, remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 micrometers (µm) in diameter. Some manufacturers use HEPA material in their filters and claim that these are HEPA filters. Quatro Air certifies our filters as HEPA which means that they go through a vigorous testing procedure and meet medical standards for filtration.

HEPA filters are composed of a mat of randomly arranged fibres. The fibres are typically composed of fiberglass and possess diameters between 0.5 and 2.0 micron. Key factors affecting function are fibre diameter, filter thickness, and face velocity. The air space between HEPA filter fibres is much greater than 0.3 μm. The common assumption that a HEPA filter acts like a sieve where particles smaller than the largest opening can pass through is incorrect. Unlike membrane filters, where particles as wide as the largest opening or distance between fibres cannot pass in between them at all, HEPA filters are designed to target much smaller pollutants and particles. These particles are trapped (they stick to a fibre) through a combination of the following three mechanisms:

1. Interception, where particles following a line of flow in the air stream come within one radius of a fibre and adhere to it.
2. Impaction, where larger particles are unable to avoid fibres by following the curving contours of the air stream and are forced to embed in one of them directly; this effect increases with diminishing fibre separation and higher air flow velocity.
3. Diffusion, an enhancing mechanism is a result of the collision with gas molecules by the smallest particles, especially those below 0.1 µm in diameter, which are thereby impeded and delayed in their path through the filter; this behaviour is similar to Brownian motion and raises the probability that a particle will be stopped by either of the two mechanisms above; it becomes dominant at lower air flow velocities

Diffusion predominates below the 0.1 μm diameter particle size. Impaction and interception predominate above 0.4 μm. In between, near the 0.3 μm MPPS, diffusion and interception predominate.

The filter resistance to flow is known as its pressure drop

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odor air filtration with activated carbon filter

Activated Carbon Charcoal Air Filtration, Air Cleaner, Purifier, Scrubber Adsorbent for Chemical Fumes Gases Odor Chemical Fragrance Sensitivity

• What it does and how it works.
  Activated carbon is carbon that has been treated with oxygen to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms. There are so many of these that one pound has a surface area of 60 to 150 acres
• The technology used in military gas masks.
  Activated carbon is the substance that keeps military personnel safe from poisonous gasses. It is also used for water filtration.
• Adsorption (Adsorb)
  Adsorption is the process where certain chemicals are attracted to activated carbon and then bond to it. The millions of pores provide enormous surface area to trap these chemicals. Indeed, activated carbon / charcoal air filtration is a recommended adsorbent for chemical fumes ,gases, and odors.
• The bigger the filter, the more activated carbon, the more chemicals it adsorbs and the longer it keeps on working.
  Acts like a sponge. When it is full it can adsorb no more. The more carbon you have the more you can adsorb before changing the filter. Most off the shelf air cleaners, air purifiers, have only a few token ounces sprayed on a mesh. It’s not enough to have any useful long term effect.
• Impregnated activated carbon
  Catalysts can be added to enable it to attract non-carbon based chemicals. These special blends of activated charcoal are available if needed. Our air quality experts will recommend the right solution to any air contamination problem you encounter.

BreathEasy Pro Series

Pro Series air filtration system high dust chemical odor removal ducting recirculating capabilities compact portable

• High dust and odor removal, filtration capabilities
• Attractive, compact and portable
• Extremely quiet, 56 dBA
• Does not require ductwork eliminating installation costs
• Ducting capabilities if needed
• Unique, maintenance friendly design, filters can be changed in minutes
• Filter flexibility allows for multi-purpose use – mix and match to suit and configure to your needs and application
  2” Pleated pre-filter
  6” High capacity filter
  12” High capacity filter
  2” HEPA filter
  6” HEPA filter
  12” HEPA filter
  2” Activated carbon filter
  12” Activated carbon filter
• Digital controls
• Audible and Visual alarms
• Caster mounted
• Fine dust particulate removal capabilities
• Larger dust particulate removal capabilities
• Light odor chemical gas control removal capabilities
• Heavy odor chemical gas control removal capabilities
• Plug and play
• Dimensions:
  37” x 16” x 22”
  52” x 16” x 22”
  71” x 24” 26”
• BP-600 series for up to approx. 350-400 sq.ft.(<36m2 )
  BP-1000 series for up to approx. 500-600 sq.ft .(<56m2 )
  BP-2000 series for up to approx. 1000-1200 sq.ft. .(<111m2 )

Recommended Model / Filter Configuration – please checkout our website for more details:
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dust collectors, dust and fume extractors, air filtration vacuum system

For hobbyists, woodworking, workshops, field service personnel needing portable dust collector / air cleaner system, engravers, etc. – for all your dust collection, dust filtration needs, we have something for you.

JetStream

Small Compact Dust Collector

Description

• Compact space saving design
• Health-smart, contains anti-microbial bag filter
• Medical Grade HEPA filter included
• Ultra-quiet performance
• Infinite speed control
• Quick access motor compartment
• Customizable for OEM applications

iVAC

Fully Automatic “Self-Cleaning” Dust Collector

Description

• Designed for systems that generate large volumes of dust, the iVAC is an intelligent “next generation” dust collector with FCS
• Filter Cleaning System (FCS) is fully automatic, self activating and hands-free and sends accumulated dust from the filter into the collector as needed
• Knows what to do, When to do it, AND DOES IT
• Built-in “slide & glide” COLLECTOR, accumulates 6 gallons
• Fully digital control panel indicates filter replacement and maintenance cycles

Velocity Series

Large High Volume Brushless

Description

• Premium power series for universal use
• Excellent for EVERYTHING: Aluminous oxide, sand, quartz, glass beads, gypsum, die-stone, ceramic alloys, acrylics, resins, etc
• “A-Mile-A-Minute High Performance Brushless Dust Collection
• Unique sub-micron dust collection filtration down to 0.3 microns
• “Slide & Glide” Rejuvenating Cartridge Filter System
• Brushless, Bagless, and Maintenance Free Industrial Motor
• No brushes or filter bags to change and replace
• Comprehensive Extended Two Year Warranty Protection
• Pre-Filter Collector & Odor Exhaust Filter upgrade features available

SPH-Mini

Compact Dust Collector

Description

• Capture fumes and particulate debris at source
• Multiple filter arrangements are available. Can incorporate disposable bag, HEPA filter, polyester cartridge filter , gas phase filter and all in one cardboard box.
• Quiet (52 dBA) with built in whisper quiet features
• Portable design can be installed anywhere
• Specialty chemical filters can be incorporated to deal with toxic and/or nuisance odors, contact us for custom applications
• Automated controls available
• All in one cardboard filter can be customized to meet specefic applications (Contact factory)

CSA

Heavy Duty Dust & Odor Removal

Description

• Designed for ALL heavy duty applications (for high levels of debris & odor)
• With large collection bag, HEPA Filter & Deepbed Odor filters
• LaserBlue Gel seal guarantees NO BYPASS
• Dual hi-speed turbine for high suction, pressure & airflow
• Whisper quiet operation is office friendly
• Designed for easy side access panels for filter bag and motor maintenance.
• Universal design allows for 2.5″, 3″, 4″ inlet along with discharge

Knock-Out Bin

Intermediate Collector

Description

• Connects between Dust Source and Dust Collector, increases filter life and filter maintenance interval
• suggested for sandblasters, milling machines and engravers
• holds up to 4.7 US gallons ( 17.8 liters) plastic pail or 8.5 gallons(32 liters) painted steel cannister
• 21″ High x 13″ Diameter, 4 lbs (1.5kgs)

CollectAll

Hybrid Brushless Dust Collector

Description

• Designed for ALL applications (solder fumes, rhodium, dust & debris)
• New hybrid, high suction motor technology
• With collection bag, HEPA & Odor filter & brushless Hi-Pressure motor
• 3-stage filtration captures all particulates
• Whisper quiet operation is office friendly
• Optional Caster Kit: PN: AS025

AeroVac

Laser Collection

Description

• Captures fumes and particulate debris at source
• Multiple filter arrangement with disposable bag, HEPA cartridge and gas phase filter
• Quiet (52 dBA) with built in whisper quiet features
• Portable design can be installed anywhere
• Specialty chemical filters can be incorporated to deal with toxic and/or nuisance odors and VOCs
• Automated controls available
• Ideal for applications such as laser soldering & laser welding

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laser blue gel seal zero bypass to fumes odors vocs

The Quatro Air Fume Extractors / Air Filtration Systems, SPH-400 series, CSA-600 series , and SPH-800 series – for odor, dust, debris, laser marking, laser cutting, laser engraving applications all come equipped with the Laser Blue Gel Seal.

Blue Laser Gel – No Bypass

Seal  guarantees NO BYPASS

Quatro Air has been the OEM supplier of choice for numerous manufacturers of laser engravers and cutters. Working closely with the manufacturers has allowed us to constantly improve our products and custom design the next generation of air filtration for the laser cutting, marking and engraving industry. We have been supplying units to the industry for the past eight years and are now on our fourth generation of product with innovations such as our zero bypass Laser Blue Gel. Manufacturers and customers have done extensive testing when comparing our units to our competitors and time and time again we hear that our units are more powerful and quieter. We are confident that no other manufacturer of air purification systems can provide such industry proven technology that can compete with Quatro Air.

Effective fume extraction is critical to laser systems due to the possibility of toxic, carcinogenic corrosive or extremely odorous contaminants that can be generated.  All of our systems feature multi-stage filtration incorporating a 2” Pre-filter section, 2” Certified HEPA filter and activated carbon modules. We offer systems for light-medium duty tabletop systems favored by hobbyists everywhere as well as mid-heavy duty cycle units for larger tables and/or significant particle accumulation. New this year is our SPH-400 pre-filter section which will turn our popular SPH-400 system into a true heavy duty dust collector.

We are proud to introduce our new breakthrough technology. We call it the LASER BLUE GEL. This sleek blue design is nothing like the regular gasket you may find in other filtration units on the market. Due to it’s elasticity, it allows zero bypass to any fumes, odors and VOCs. It’s NON toxic and NON porous as well.

   

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home for elderly, seniors residence odor control

An air filtration system equipped with a true hospital grade HEPA filter and a chemical gas and odor filter – activated carbon filtration, can provide relief and reduce the odor (Feces, Urine Odor) in the home or residence.

Portable room units (see below) can be placed in individual resident rooms, staff offices, nursing stations, staff break room, and other spaces that need relief.

BreathEasy Home and Office Series

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Where floor space is a premium, a ceiling hanging, suspended air filtration system or a wall mounted air cleaner system can be a good alternative. | BreathEasy Free Hanging – Ceiling Suspended – Wall Mount |

Home and Office Series Air Filtration System Hepa and Activated Carbon Chemical Filter

• Compact portable system for people who suffer with Allergen super sensitivity
• Ozone free system, with 99.97% sub micron dust removal
• Powerful backward inclined motorized impeller provides high room air changes
• High efficiency motor with low amperage draw
• Digital variable speed control allows for whisper quiet night time operation
• Airflow: 700 CFM free air, Operating range: 60 – 500 CFM
• Whisper quiet operation bedtime operation, 42 dBA at low speed
• Audible and visual LED alarms provide feedback
• Microprocessor AUTOFLOW feature speeds up fan automatically as filters get dirty to maintain airflow
• Easy serviceability and filter changing
• Ability to customize filter sequence to meet specific needs
• Ability to customize filters for people suffering from a specific and/or unique Chemical sensitivity
• Dimensions:
  H x W x L
  23” x 13” x 16”
  29” x 13” x 16”
• Filters available to mix and match according to your needs:
  1” pleated pre-filter
  1” Carbon filter
  2” HEPA – Activated Carbon combo filter
  2” Activated Carbon filter
  2” Pleated pre-filter
  2” HEPA filter
  4” High Capacity Pre-filter
  4” Activated Carbon filter
  6” High Capacity Filter
  6” HEPA Filter, metal frame
• Caster Mounted (floor room models)
• Fine dust particulate control capabilities
• Odor control capabilities
• Plug and play
• 5 Year Fan warranty (parts and labor)
• UL, CSA (US and Canada), CE certified

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air cleaner, air filtration for odor removal, odor control

In many cases an air cleaner, air purifier, air filtration system or sometimes what is called an air scrubber equipped with a chemical gas filter, usually activated carbon / activated charcoal (in other cases special impregnated, mixed blend of the activated carbon media) can help provide relief, and reduce your exposure to undesirable odors, chemical fumes and gases that could be an irritant as well as can be harmful to your health during long exposure to such an environment.

We offer air filtration systems to are configured with air filter combinations to address odor, chemical fumes, chemical gas, VOCs, fragrance and other related problems. Again, these are units with activated carbon, activated charcoal filtration.

Yes, you can literally breathe easy, breathe cleaner air, at home, in the workplace, in the office, wherever that may be, with the help of our BreatheEasy line of air purifiers, cleaners, air filtration systems.

BreathEasy Pro Series

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BreathEasy Home and Office Series

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BreathEasy Central Series

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Remember to click on Odor Control Capabilities to have a look at these air purifiers, air cleaners configured with activated carbon / activated charcoal filters.

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fragrance, chemical, odor sensitivity in the home and office

Fragrance, chemical, odor sensitivity in the home and office can be reduced, alleviated with the help of an air filtration system, air purifier, air cleaner with a chemical gas filter / activated carbon filter.

CHEMICAL FILTERS

HEPA filters and traditional ventilation filters only remove particulate matter and therefore some other means must be employed to treat and remove gases, odors and vapors.  A commonly used and readily available product to achieve this goal is activated carbon.

Activated carbon can come in many shapes, sizes and forms.  Traditionally raw substrate materials such as coal, wood, peat-moss and coconut shell are thermally processed to produce an air filter quality activated carbon.  A Virgin non-impregnated activated carbon is useful in the removal of general volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) or hydrocarbons.  It’s uses are widespread, and are frequently applied as a general purpose catch all material for non-critical applications.

For more specific and critical gas phase control, activated carbons can also be impregnated with specialty chemicals.  This is done to enhance the removal efficiency and capacity for a specific contaminant that is not effectively captured by the virgin non-impregnated activated carbon.  Common impregnates include phosphoric acid, sodium and potassium hydroxide. iodine, potassium permanganate and sulfur to name a few.

It is extremely important to realize that there are thousands of different types of carbons available on the market and the appropriate carbon must be selected for the specific application.  That is to say that if you have purchased a “BLACK” carbon it is not necessarily what you need.  For the novice, making media selections is often the most difficult aspect of the gas-phase filtration design process.  Please feel free to contact us and use our in-house chemical engineers to evaluate your needs for your specific application.

Home and Office Series Air Filtration System Hepa and Activated Carbon Chemical Filter – available in ceiling suspended – free hanging – wall mount configuration (horizontal, “landscape” orientation).

• Free up valuable, premium floor space without paying a premium price – add only $100 to the price of the vertical, upright, floor unit – | Fine Particulate Control | Odor Control Capablities |
• Compact free hanging – suspended – wall mounted system for people who suffer with Allergen super sensitivity
• Ozone free system, with 99.97% sub micron dust removal
• Powerful backward inclined motorized impeller provides high room air changes
• High efficiency motor with low amperage draw
• Digital variable speed control allows for whisper quiet night time operation
• Airflow: 700 CFM free air, Operating range: 60 – 500 CFM
• Whisper quiet operation bedtime operation, 42 dBA at low speed
• Audible and visual LED alarms provide feedback
• Microprocessor AUTOFLOW feature speeds up fan automatically as filters get dirty to maintain airflow
• Easy serviceability and filter changing
• Ability to customize filter sequence to meet specific needs
• Ability to customize filters for people suffering from a specific and/or unique Chemical sensitivity
• Dimensions:
  H x W x L
  23” x 13” x 16”
  29” x 13” x 16”
• Filters available to mix and match according to your needs:
  1” pleated pre-filter
  1” Carbon filter
  2” HEPA – Activated Carbon combo filter
  2” Activated Carbon filter
  2” Pleated pre-filter
  2” HEPA filter
  4” High Capacity Pre-filter
  4” Activated Carbon filter
  6” High Capacity Filter
  6” HEPA Filter, metal frame
• Fine dust particulate control capabilities
• Odor control capabilities
• Plug and play
• 5 Year Fan warranty (parts and labor)
• UL, CSA (US and Canada), CE certified

Recommended Model / Filter Configuration: | Fine Particulate Control | Odor Control Capablities |

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