Use of Air Purifiers as a Countermeasure to Chemical Sensitivity Problems

Abstract

Chemicals released from detergents, shampoos, cosmetics, and other products have caused serious health problems in recent years. Patients complain of distress from fragrances and other substances emitted from the clothing and bodies of those nearby on trains and in the workplace, rendering them unable to engage in normal activities. This article gives basic information related to the problem of chemical sensitivity and discusses the purification of air containing volatile organic compounds released from detergents using an air purification system developed by the authors.