Filtering passenger cabin air

Issues:

Studies have shown that the presence of harmful substances inside a vehicle can be up to six times higher than outside on the pavement!

Consequences include irritation of the mucous membranes, itchy eyes, headaches, cough and allergies, not to mention other long-term health problems. Certain innovative air filters, developed and offered by automotive manufacturers, keep this contaminated air away from drivers and passengers, especially during the summer when the air is especially saturated, and also during travel through tunnels and traffic jams. These filters for the cabin implement specific activated carbons.

Solutions :

To ensure passengers breathe pure air, even while in the middle of a traffic jam, manufacturers are constantly testing new filters. Initially simple particle filters were used (acting on dust, pollen, etc.). Today's carbon filters are in the process of becoming more uniform, because they alone can deliver true performance at the molecular level. PICA actively participates in this research through its partnerships.

This has led the company to offer two options: high-performance activated carbons (coconut base) which utilize a very short contact time (thus a low flow resistance, limiting the energy use of the ventilation), and activated carbons in powder form impregnated on foam pads.

Activated carbons acting through adsorption retain toxic gases that are harmful to health, such as butane, benzene, toluene and sulphur oxides preventing them from entering the cabin of the vehicle.

Given the low quantities in use, the consistency of the activated carbon's quality is critical: PICA activated carbons guarantee that all filter products will fulfill their function in a durable and uniform fashion.

Filtering passenger cabin air

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