1. Activair technology
Improving indoor air quality by removing volatile organic compounds

2. The importance of indoor air quality
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The importance of indoor air quality
We spend 80% of our lives in enclosed spaces
Impurities can be found in the air in both our living & working spaces
Pollutants include formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Examples – Formaldehyde, Hexaldehyde, Benzene, Styrene

3. What are VOCs? Activair technology
A VOC is any organic compound having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250°C
Emitted as a gas from a liquid or solid and enter the surrounding air
VOCs are numerous and varied. They include both human-made and naturally occurring chemical compounds
Example – formaldehyde CH2O
Invisible

4. The dangers of VOCs Activair technology
Some VOCs are dangerous to human health or cause harm to the environment
Harmful VOCs are typically not acutely toxic, but instead have compounding long-term health effects
Formaldehyde is classified as carcinogenic to humans by WHO

5. Many of these symptoms can be attributed to VOCs:
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The dangers of VOCs
Many of these symptoms can be attributed to VOCs:
Headaches
Nausea
Allergies
Lack of concentration
Eye irritation
Fatigue
Breathing problems

6. Sources of VOCs Activair technology Furniture
Carpets and floor coverings
Timber products – OSB, chipboard
Paints and varnishes
Pesticides
Smoking
Air fresheners
Cleaning products
People and pets
Poorly maintained ventilation systems

7. What is ACTIVair technology?
Y60 mineral additive that captures formaldehyde (a VOC) from the air, converts it to inert compounds, and stores them so that they are not re-emitted

8. ACTIVair technical performance
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ACTIVair technical performance
Absorbs 70% of formaldehyde, see figure 1
Will not re-emit VOCs even if the product is damaged
ACTIVair technology will produce cleaner, fresher air for at least 50 years

9. ACTIVair is available as standard in:
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ACTIVair is available as standard in:
ThistlePro PureFinish plaster
Gyptone ceiling products
Rigitone ceiling products
And as an option in:
Rigidur H