Protection from Chemical Disasters
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AIR PURIFICATION IS NECESSARY IN TIMES OF DISASTER
A chemical incident is the release of toxic substances that could cause harm to the public and/or the environment. These can occur naturally, or they can be accidental or deliberate.
There are many types of chemical incidents such as explosions, factory emissions, chemical contamination, oil spills, leaks, deliberate chemical releases, natural disasters, wildfires, and train derailments.
Austin Air has worked with FEMA and the American Red Cross during some of America’s most difficult disasters including 9-11, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy and the SoCal gas leak. Austin Air purifiers have also helped clean the air after wildfires for decades.
And in government tests, Austin Air purifiers outperformed over 100 other air purifiers. Battelle Laboratories, the world’s largest independent research and development organization, is regularly used to assist the government in finding safe and effective methods of chemical weapons disposal. They also conducted stringent tests to determine which air cleaner would give the best protection in case of emergency. Battelle rated Austin Air purifiers as the highest performing and the most effective air cleaning solution.
AUSTIN AIR PURIFIERS REMOVE THE WIDEST RANGE OF POLLUTANTS
Particulate Matter
Events such as explosions and wildfires can put toxic debris and particulates (also known as PM, or particulate matter) into the air, which can then seep into homes, schools, and workplaces. PM can be extremely harmful to human health. But Austin Air uses 60 sq. ft. of true, medical-grade HEPA proven to remove up to 99% of all airborne contaminants as small as 0.1 microns, including particulates.
Chemicals, Gases, VOCs
To remove the widest range of chemicals, gases, and VOCs, the Austin Air HealthMate Plus® contains a unique carbon blend, unmatched by other brands, using up to 15 lbs. of activated carbon, potassium-iodide-impregnated carbon, and zeolite. Additionally, the Austin Air Bedroom Machine® contains a military-grade HEGA (high-efficiency gas adsorption) carbon cloth.
The Austin Air HealthMate Plusâ„¢ Protects You
and Your Family
In the event of chemical exposure, it’s important to consider robust air purification, even after an incident is said to be over. Chemicals can linger in vents, furniture, drapes, carpets, surfaces, and HVAC systems. They can be resuspended into the air when contaminated soil is disrupted. We can even inhale them during household water use. (1)
That’s why it’s important to consider the Austin Air HealthMate Plus, which offers superior protection against airborne particulates, chemicals, gases, and VOCs.