What is Activated Carbon and how does it work?
While HEPA filters are the most effective and efficient means of particulate removal, they do not remove odors, chemicals or gasses. Activated Carbon Filters are needed for this specialized task. Activated Carbon is carbon that has been heated to drive out impurities, leaving a solid mass with pores and pockets where the impurities had been. This Activated Carbon has excellent absorption characteristics and the open pockets and pores work to absorb and trap smoke, chemicals and harmful gasses.
