Paint, varnish, adhesives, wallboards, ceiling tiles and pressed wood as well as resins and insulation materials used for construction, release dangerous VOCs (eg. Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, Toluene, Pienene, Benzene).
Common effects of exposure to high concentration of VOC’s include headache, and irritation to eyes and throat emerge in a short period of time. However, recent studies on prolonged exposure have shown a correlation between Formaldehyde and Leukemia as well as an increase in the risk of developing brain cancer.
Cleaning fluids, disinfectants and aerosols as well as cosmetic and hobby products, release potentially dangerous VOCs. Constant and often unnecessary cleaning may produce significant indoor air pollution.
The most common effects range from irritation to eyes, throat and nose, to strong headaches. In more severe cases, long term effects might arise, including damage to liver or kidneys and pathologies of the nervous system.
Mold growth is primarily caused by moisture, excessive heating, and lack of ventilation. Affected structures might not show visible signs, but prolonged exposure to mold-contaminated materials has direct effects on health and increases the risk of chronic diseases.
Excess humidity has been proven to be a key element for the proliferation of microorganisms or their toxins. Prolonged exposure may lead to severe effects, including respiratory infections and allergic reactions. According to a recent study, in 13% of affected children, asthma is caused by environments with excessive humidity.
Fireplaces, stoves, boilers, and furnaces are among the most common sources of potentially harmful and toxic air pollutants, including Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide and airborne particles.
Recent studies show that continuous exposure, even to low concentrations of Carbon Monoxide can, for instance increase the risks of developing asthma and may cause long lasting heart damage. During pregnancies, chronic exposure can lead to low birth weight and damage to the fetal brain.
Since most time is spent inside homes, offices and public spaces, health and quality of life, are highly influenced by indoor environment pollution. Poor indoor air quality can cause short term health issues and minor consequences such as impairing concentration and decision making, sleep disorder, irritation to eyes and higher respiratory tract, as well as general discomfort and frequent headaches.
Exposure to indoor air contaminants over longer periods of time is associated with chronic respiratory diseases, asthma, as well as alterations to the immune and nervous system, including an increased risk of cancer. Depending on different indoor spaces and climate conditions, this issue concerns an estimated 10% to 50% of buildings in Europe.
Source: World Health Organization & Institute of Medicine (IOM)
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First launch of the Airgloss product line.
June 2017First preview of the upcoming Airgloss products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA.
January 2017Final tests and prototyping of the core elements and technology on which all future Airgloss products will be based on.
June 2016Participation in a 2 year program, supported by the European Space Agency.
2014 – 2016Airgloss is established as a company, aiming at producing accessible sensor technology and affordable consumer products.
January 2014Testing a medical version of NADIR sensory units for early diagnosis of lung cancer
October 2012Successful testing of three NADIR sensory units installed on the International Space Station
February 2011Release of the first generation electronic nose, equipped with NADIR Technology
August 2009
