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How does activated carbon filtration protect your health?
If you're just beginning your air purifier search, the benefits of
activated carbon filtration may not be foremost in your mind. You may
be more concerned about relieving allergies or asthma, leading you to
think in terms of irritants like dust, pollen, and dander.However, the odors and chemicals in your home and workplace are also of serious concern. Because of the health effects of chemical contaminants better quality air purifiers include activated carbon filtration. Activated carbon air filters are the most effective type of filter against chemicals, gases, cigarette smoke and odors. Using activated carbon for air purification will make your air healthier and more pleasant. You will especially benefit if you suffer from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) or any hyper reactive airway disorder that makes you sensitive to chemical pollutants. Is activated carbon filtration effective?Air purification with activated carbon air filters is the single best way to remove chemical pollutants from the air. Activated carbon can adsorb as much as 60% of its weight in pollutants.Activated carbon filters will adsorb some of almost any vapor. They have a large capacity for organic molecules, especially solvents. Activated carbon can adsorb and retain a wide variety of chemicals at the same time. Activated carbon air filters work well under a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels; are inert and safe to handle and use; and are readily available and affordable. Activated carbon filtration can remove organic acids, alcohols, aldehydes, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, ketones, mercaptans, amines, halogens, halogen acids, sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide, phosgene, as well as odors from human and animal sources, urine and other waste, perfumes and household cleaning chemicals. You should be aware that while activated carbon is excellent for removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), some compounds like formaldehyde and inorganic gases respond best to chemisorbers that break down the pollutants by chemical reaction. You should look for air purifiers containing activated carbon impregnated with appropriate chemisorbers and catalysts to control the particular pollutants that concern you. Using special activated carbon blends
Activated carbon blends with differing properties result from the source of the activated carbon, the methods used to create it, and any added chemisorbers and catalysts. These catalysts and chemisorbers enhance the adsorption of specific pollutants such as volatile organic compounds or cigarette smoke. However, few air purifier manufacturers offer you any opportunity to select a custom activated carbon blend. I have found that Allerair air purifiers, with over forty different activated carbon blends available can meet anyone's needs with ease. Allerair can also provide highly customized blends for special purposes to labs, industry, military or anyone with needs beyond the usual residential, health care, or commercial uses. Allerair leads the way in odor and chemical control. This is typically what the homeowner is most concerned with. Allerair also has activated carbon blends that will handle radioactive gases, toxic gases of military or terrorist use (check out their Sentinel unit for biological, nuclear and chemical weapon threats), sewage plants and poultry plants, and museums. If you're going to buy an air purifier, it only makes sense to purchase one that can control practically anything. |
Your Host J Alan Rodgers
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