What is the significance of V.O.C.s in terms of IAQ?
Years of industrial development have created a great unknown in the form of Volatile Organic Compounds (V.O.C.s). Basic science shows us that under the right conditions chemicals react with other chemicals to form new combinations. Cars, manufacturing, various waste and many other functions of modern society release millions of chemicals into the atmosphere everyday. These chemicals are free to roam and be consumed by humans. Although direct results of the intake of chemicals cannot be predicted, it is well known that many chemicals do not have a positive impact on the human system. Everyday items in the home can create a toxic soup; furniture, carpets, cleaning products, perfume, cigarette smoke, paints and plastic can all release V.O.C.s into the indoor ambient air. Once released into the air, these chemical gases can also react with one another to create more harmful chemicals. A BEAM HEPA system is a great way to reduce the level of gaseous chemicals present in the home.
