PM2.5 (Particulate Matter 2.5) refers to fine
particles with diameter of 2.5 micrometers
or less. Due to its tiny size, PM2.5 can be
absorbed into bloodstream and the lungs, so
that long-term exposure to high concentration
of PM2.5 environment may cause eye and
nose irritation, cough, asthma, emphysema,
lung disease, heart attacks, cancer and etc.
PM10
(Particulate Matter 10) refers to particulates
with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less. Due
to the larger size, it's inhalable but penetrates
no further than bronchi as larger particles can
be filtered out by cilia and mucus of nose and
throat. It usually considered as less harmful
to health than PM2.5.
TVOC
(Total Volatile Organic Compounds) refers
to various common VOCs including benzene,
toluene, styrene, formaldehyde and etc. Due
to their volatility as well as toxicity, irritability
and carcinogenicity, long-term exposure to
TVOCs can cause damage to the skin, liver,
kidneys,central nervous system and etc.
Temperature & Humidity may often be
ignored however they do have a significant
impact on individual's well-being, comfort,
health and safety as well as your property.
High humidity may lead to an increase in
HCHO
(Formaldehyde) is a colorless and strong-
smelling chemical with formula CH2O or H-CHO,
which has been classified by IARC as Group
1 carcinogen due to its significant dangers to
human health. Long-term exposure to just low
doses could cause chronic respiratory diseases,
nasopharyngeal cancer, colon cancer,brain
tumors,nuclear gene mutations and etc.
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