What to do when indoor TVOC levels exceed the standard?

In modern cities, people spend more than 80% of their time indoors.

However, have you ever felt dizziness, throat discomfort, fatigue, or even difficulty concentrating in certain buildings?

This may be due to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), and one of the culprits behind it is Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC).

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1. Sources of TVOC

Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) is the sum of various volatile organic compounds indoors, which readily volatilize at room temperature. Common components include formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, etc., some of which have irritating odors, while others are colorless and odorless.

Main sources:

1. Building materials ( e.g., paints, wallpaper, plywood);

2. Furniture and decorative items ( e.g., new furniture, carpets, adhesive products) ;

3. Human activities (smoking, cooking, burning candles)

4. Office equipment (released during the operation of printers and copiers).

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2. Health hazards of Tvoc

The health hazards of TVOC cannot be ignored. Long-term exposure to high concentrations of TVOC may lead to various health problems:

Short-term effects:

Irritations of the eyes, nose, and throat, causing discomfort; headache, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea; may induce or exacerbate asthma symptoms, causing breathing difficulties.

Long-term effects:

Damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system; long-term exposure to certain TVOCs ( e.g., benzene, formaldehyde) may increase the risk of cancer; children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory diseases are more sensitive to TVOC exposure, with significantly increased health risks.

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3. Case study

In October 2001, a resident named Li in Nanjing renovated a 60-square-meter apartment. In January of the following year, Li moved into the new home. Three months later, Li and his mother were both diagnosed with aplastic anemia. Testing by the Nanjing Environmental Monitoring Center revealed that TVOC levels in the apartment exceeded the standard by a factor of 3. 3.

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4. Singrass® Indoor Smart Eco System (ISES™)

How to stay away from TVOC and protect healthy indoor breathing?

The Singrass® Indoor Smart Eco System (ISES™) is an innovative indoor environmental treatment solution. ISES™ is not just an air purification device, but a complete indoor ecosystem.

Core advantages of the ISES™ system:

1. High-efficiency purification capacity:

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Certified by TÜV SÜD, the ISES system can degrade 0.87 ppm of formaldehyde to below 0.2 ppm within 24 hours; rapidly degrade 2200 ppm of carbon dioxide to below 200 ppm; and rapidly degrade 6.7 ppm of TVOC to below 2 ppm.

2. Intelligent plant community:

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Each system is equipped with 150 planting positions, constructing a high-density plant community. It has maturely cultivated 36 varieties of leafy greens and herbs, not only purifying the air but also providing fresh, pollution-free food materials.

3. Energy-saving and environmentally friendly:

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Embedded with full-spectrum LED light strips simulating natural daylight at a 1:1 ratio, with an average daily energy consumption of less than 3.5 kWh, capable of replacing non-work area lighting indoors.

4. Distributed layout:

Each unit occupies only 0.4 square meters, with a total height of 1700 mm, perfectly matching the human respiratory airflow layer. A single indoor smart ecosystem can effectively purify approximately 6 square meters of indoor space.

By deploying indoor smart ecosystems in a distributed layout and establishing plant communities in the indoor environment, only 6 units are needed for a 600-square-meter indoor space to achieve health and therapeutic benefits.

In one office where the Singrass® Indoor Smart Eco System™ was installed for less than four months, TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) decreased from 3.5 mg/m³ to < 0.001 mg/m³, an almost complete removal.

As a key component of indoor air pollution and a major contributing factor to Sick Building Syndrome, TVOC continuously threatens human health.

By using the Singrass® Indoor Smart Eco System (ISES™), the risk of TVOC exposure can be effectively reduced, alleviating Sick Building Syndrome at its source, improving indoor air quality, and creating a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment!