Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is categorized by a severe sensitivity or reaction to volatile organic compounds (VOC's), smoke, solvents, perfumes and other
petro chemicals. For MCS sufferers avoidance of reaction triggers is the key to staying healthy. Air purifiers that effectively filter
VOC's, chemicals, smoke and other compounds feature high amounts of activated carbon. Activated carbon is carbon that has been treated
to open up millions of tiny fissures that effectively trap and retain the harmful particles. Coupled with alumina, potassium permanganate,
or other compounds, the filter media will retain, oxidize, or render inert a myriad of toxic gases and particles.
As a general rule, the more activated carbon contained in the filter, the better the filtration of these substances. Also keep in mind that in the case
of odor and chemical gas removal, a high CFM is not necessarily always better. The more time air has to pass through the filter media, also
known as "well time", the more effectively the filter can trap and retain harmful particles. As with all filtration, an effective HEPA
filter to remove particulate from the air is a necessity.
Please contact a product specialist at 1-800-339-7123
if you need any assistance choosing the air purifier that best meets your
VOC removal needs.