Myth
Air pollution only occurs outdoors or in an industrial environment
TruthAir inside the conditioned space can be
substantially more polluted than outdoor air
Indoor Air Quality
Contents
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)What are VOCs???
Sources of VOC
Why improving IAQ is important?
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
The air quality inside the closed area that affects the health and well being
of the occupants.
Analysis of chemical concentrations in many buildings indicate that VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)are the most prevalent pollutants, with significantly higher levels in indoor air than in the outdoor atmosphere.Formaldehyde is of highest concentration which cause many health problems
What are VOCs???
VOCs are the organic
chemicals which emit as gases at room temperature from certain solids and
liquids.
These gases are hazardous
to health in short term or
long term.
VOC is colourless,
tasteless and odourless.
VOCs are unstable so
they react with other elements
in the indoor air and
produce ozone which causes health issues.
VOCs are also commonly known as
Aldehydes.
Formaldehyde (an aldehyde) is harmful for human health
Volatile Organic Compounds
SOURCES
OF
Aldehydes
Paints
Carpets & Adhesives
Treated Fabrics
Cleaning Materials
Furniture
Computers and
Printers
Why improving IAQ is important?
� No respiratory problems: Improved Air Quality lessens the risk of asthma or any respiration allergy
� Concentration of pollutants indoors can be higher than outdoors.
� To reduce Sick Building Syndrome
� Poor IAQ contains formaldehyde which are known as carcinogens (responsible for causing CANCER)
Sick Building Syndrome
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a condition under which the building occupants experience acute health and comfort problems.
It is associated mainly with an individual’s work place.
Symptoms of SBS are:Headaches and dizziness
Nausea (feeling sick)
Aches and pains
Fatigue
Eye irritation
Skin irritation, etc..
It is experienced by an individual either inside the building or after leaving the building.
The specific cause of SBS is still not identified.
According to some experts following can be the factors:Poor ventilation
Low humidity
VOCs
Dust particles
Activ’ Air ®
Content
What is Activ’ Air®
How Activ’ Air ® works?
Benefits of Activ’ Air ®
Finishing Details
Product Specification
Activ’ Air ® Supports Environment!
LEED® Rating of Activ’ Air ®
What is Activ’ Air ®
An Innovative technology that improves Indoor Air Quality
by permanently removing VOCs and other pollutants circulating
indoors
*Inert compounds do not react further with any other element.
How Activ’ Air ® Works?
Chemical in the board captures
70% of formaldehyde from
the indoor area.
Converts the formaldehyde into
the inert compound* that are
safe to human.
Inert compound* remain in the
gypsum board
Formaldehyde is the main indoor pollutant
Reacts with other pollutants and become more hazardous
Additive in Activ’ Air ® absorbs formaldehyde
Additive react with formaldehyde to form an inert compound
Inert compound remain in board
Indoor air becomes safer to breathe
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Benefits of Activ’ Air ®
• Improves the indoor air quality, providing healthier interior environments
• Permanently reduces VOCs and other pollutants even after multiple renovations providing peace of mind for generations
• Improves productivity at work place
• Provides up to 75 years of VOC absorption, based on tests and analysis
Finishing Details
Water based acrylic paint, primer and textures or breathable wallpaper can be
used on Activ’ Air board
Avoid exposure to water or excessive moisture
In cold weather or during joint finishing temperatures within the enclosure should
stay within the range of 50̊ to 95̊ F and with sufficient ventilation to carry off excess
moisture
Activ’ Air ® supports ENVIRONMENT!
Reduced CO2, energy and water consumption
Green product
Inert compound formed do not harm the environment
It is recyclable
Contribution towards GreenActiv’ Air ®
2 ways to earn credit points for LEED ®
RatingProposed Requirements for Compliance How Activ’Air ® contributes?
Innovation in Design Remove at least 50% of VOC in the air. Removes durably 70% of VOC in the air
(absorption of 23 23 µg/m².h - rapport Eurofins n°767325,-53).
Exemplary performance
Associated products must not exceed the VOC content limits established.
IEQ 4.2, Low-emitting materials – Paints and coatings (equivalent requirement in “LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations”) IEQ 4.6, Low-emitting materials - Walls and ceilings (equivalent requirement in “LEED 2009 for Schools, New Construction and Major Renovations”) - Product must meet the testing and requirements for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Activ’ Air goes beyond this requirement.
Applications
Office Office HealthcareHealthcare
Residential Residential LeisureLeisure
EducationalEducational
Restaurant Restaurant
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Case Study
Real life case.School in Kallo (Belgium)
What happened :
In Kallo (Belgium), a test was performed in 2 almost identical classrooms « real life » with around 20 children in each room to prove the air cleaning performance of Activ’ Air®.
Observation time: January 31st till March 29th
2012
Volume of room ± 140 m³ Classroom 1
Classroom 2
Conclusion :
Average reduction of formaldehyde concentration in the class room is 60% (with Activ’ Air ®)
After five months of installation and absorption according to lab test (ISO 16000-23) 72 % of reduction is achieved.
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