The Best Air Purifiers for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
The need of some individuals for an air purifier goes way beyond just wanting to breathe cleaner air, and even beyond the need to remove allergy-triggering particles. There are those who have developed an extreme sensitivity to chemicals, and they have to take even more care in selecting the best air purifier.
Multiple chemical sensitivity, or MCS, develops when an individual has had either a severe and fairly unforeseen contact with toxic chemicals, or else prolonged exposure to something less extreme. So a big chemical spill from a nearby train derailment might be an initial cause, while the disorder could also develop from something like constant work with strong-smelling cleaning supplies.
Once this sensitivity has been set off, it spreads to include other irritants too. So the individual could then become sensitive to things like vehicle exhaust, the toner from printers, the smell of construction materials, second hand smoke, and so on. The sensitivity then begins to manifest itself in such symptoms as nausea, migraines, difficulty with breathing, and more. For some reason yet undiscovered, this type of condition impacts more women than men, though it can occur for both.
The thing to remember when hunting for an air purifier to help with MCS is that it primarily has to have the ability to grab those annoying chemicals out of the air. So purifiers like those with a HEPA filter, while they are apt to be most effective for allergy-based problems, would not be as useful for chemical sensitivities.
One effective system for getting rid of chemicals is an activated carbon filter. This works at the molecular level, to alter gaseous chemical molecules into a solid form, and then catch them in the carbon. But as the Allergy Consumer Review website points out, certain kinds of carbon filters are more effective than others. The kind that appears to be most effective seems to be the granular type. The Allergy Consumer Review also points out that coconut-based carbon filters might set off other allergies, and must also be avoided when possible.
Even a granular carbon filter can’t contend with every chemical; for instance, it doesn’t work with formaldehyde or hydrogen sulfide. So most effectively purifiers bring together activated carbon with a chemically active compound of aluminum oxide.
The next issue faced by MCS sufferers is that the very chemicals they’re so sensitive to are often what goes into production of the air purifiers themselves. Even the fan motors must be free of varnish. And in the route the air takes as it goes through the purifier, it needs to pass the fan before it passes through the gas filter, rather than the other way around. If the fan is positioned first, then the filter can still get rid of the chemicals that it and the motor generate.
It is exceptionally difficult for somebody with MCS to find an air purifier that doesn’t contain or create the very chemicals it’s supposed to help with. But the Allergy Consumer Review site does recommend the IQAir GC Series of purifiers as most effectively available alternative.
There are various air purifier technologies available, from UV and ionic models to the HEPA air purifier. Discover how to get the the right technology for your situation at Home Air Purifiers: The Facts.
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Wind Curve Portable Tower Fan w/ Remote + Ionizer Purifier, Lasko Air Cooler AC $88.95 |
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Portable Tower Floor Fan w/ Air Purifier Ionizer & Remote Control, Lasko Air AC $89.95 |
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Evaporative Portable Air Cooler AC, Humidifier Conditioner Fan Ionizer Purifier $129.95 |
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Portable Evaporative Air Cooler & Ionizer ~ AC Purifier Cooling Conditioner Fan $114.50 |
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Remote Controlled Tower Fan, Ionizer & Air Purifier, Sunpentown Air Cleaner $89.95 |
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NEW Hunter Fan HEPAtech 30378 Air Purifier $125.99 |
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NEW GREEN AIR IONIC PRO PURIFIER CLEANER OZONE IONIZER FAN BREEZE A $199.99 |
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Brookstone Pure Ion Advanced 506840 Air Purifier Oscillating Fan 4 Speeds $59.99 |
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New 5-in-1 Air Cooler, Purifier Humidifier Heater & Fan $149.00 |
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MAGIC CLEAN 2-SPEED AIR CLEANER/PURIFIER w/TiO2+UV PHOTO-CATALYTIC & IONIZER+FAN $71.95 |
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Hunter Fan 30748 SmallRoom 11′x13′ Air Purifier $135.78 |
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Hunter 30547 Air Purifier FAN EXCELLENT PRE OWNED CONDITION PERMALIFE $49.99 |
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Sharp FP-A28UW Air Purifier With Hepa Filter 3 Fan Speeds Library Quiet 110 Sq $140.18 |
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Sharp FP-A40UW Air Purifier With Hepa Filter. 3 Fan Speeds Library Quiet 200 Sq $194.31 |
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Sharp FP-A60UW Air Purifier With Hepa Filter 3 Fan Speeds Library Quiet 300 Sq $238.17 |
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3-SPEED 9″ OSCILLATING FAN w/ NEGATIVE IONIZER AIR/DUST/SMOKE CLEANER/PURIFIER $59.95 |
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Hunter Fans Permalife 756 Large Tower Air Purifier with Permanent Filter 30756 $344.31 |
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Hunter Fans HEPAtech 27 Desk Top Air Purifier 30027 $71.41 |
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Hunter Fans HEPAtech 67 Floor Air Purifier 30067 $132.31 |
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New Box Fan w/ Air Cleaner, Purifier, Ionizer SF-1041 $59.00 |
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Tower Fan w/ Ionizer / Ionizing & Air Cleaner Purifier – Sunpentown SF-1521 AC $69.00 |
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Mini Table Fan w/ Air Cleaning Ionizer Purifier SF-0703 $39.00 |
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Tower Fan w/ Night Light, Air Cleaner Purifier, Sunpentown SF-1522 $59.00 |
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Remote Controlled Tower Fan, Ionizer & Air Purifier, Sunpentown Air Cleaner $89.95 |
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Portable Air Ionizer Purifier Fan With Aroma Diffuser $7.57 |
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Hoover WH10100 Air Purifier 100 Timer and Filter 3 Speed Fan NEW $96.97 |
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Fan Blade for EcoQuest, Alpine Air Purifiers fits many models NEW 4 blades $12.00 |
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Evaporative Cooling Fan, Air Purifier with Ionizer, and Humidifier NewAir AF-310 $97.00 |
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Hunter Hepa Tech Ionizer 3 Fan Speed Air Purifier with Filter Change Indicator $59.99 |
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Hunter Fan PermaLife 30748 Air Purifier 30748 $176.04 |
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Portable Air Ionizer Purifier Fan With Aroma Diffuser $13.47 |
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Humidifier Air Cooler Ionizer Purifier Conditioner Fan $125.00 |
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FAN BLADE FOR FLAIR ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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FAN BLADE FOR FLAIR ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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FAN BLADE FOR FRESH AIR ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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FAN BLADE FOR BREEZE AT ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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Hunter Fans HEPAtech 57 Floor or Shelf Air Purifier 30057 $103.74 |
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Oreck Replacement Fan Air Purifier 09-2900-8505 AIRPB S $29.95 |
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30748 SmallRoom 11 x13 Air Purifier Hunter Fan Company $174.99 |
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Fan Motor for Alpine Vollara EcoQuest Living Air Purifiers replacement Motor $59.95 |
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Fan Blade for EcoQuest Breeze Fresh Air Purifiers fits many models NEW 6 blades $14.95 |
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Hunter Fans HEPAtech 124 Floor Air Purifier 30124 $149.45 |
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Hunter Fan 30707 H Permalife Air Purifier $73.83 |
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Hunter Fan Total Air 30895 Air Purifier – HEPA $145.69 |
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Portable Air Conditioner AC Purifier Dehumidifier Fan $339.00 |
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Fan Motor for Alpine Vollara EcoQuest Breeze Air Purifiers Motor $59.95 |
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SPT 120° Portable Tower Fan / Space Heater Air Purifier $85.69 |
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NEW Hunter Fan PermaLife 30707 Air Purifier $73.99 |
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Sunpentown SF-1530i Mini Tower Desk Table Purifier Fan $31.89 |
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SH-1508 Portable Fan Space Tower Heater & Air Purifier $73.89 |
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Hunter Fan – 30707 H Permalife Air Purifier $80.35 |
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Dr. Heater DR-998 1500 Watt Infrared Heater Humidifer/Air Purifier/Fan + Remote $199.99 |
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NEW GREEN AIR IONIC PRO PURIFIER CLEANER OZONE IONIZER FAN BREEZE 300A $199.99 |
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Air Purifier – by Hunter Fan $99.99 |
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Portable Evaporative Air Cooler & Ionizer ~ AC Purifier Cooling Conditioner Fan $119.00 |
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Hunter Air Purifier and Ionizer Fan Model 30721 $78.00 |
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Hunter Fans Quietflo True HEPA 90 Floor or Shelf Air Purifier 30090 $103.74 |
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AF-310 NewAir Evaporative Cooling Fan, Humidifier, and Air Purifier with Ionizer $102.25 |
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Hunter Fan Company 30027HUNTER HEPAtech Air Purifier 3-Speed Control $64.99 |
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Hunter Fan Company 30748 Small Room Tower PermaLife Air Purifier LED Filter $159.99 |
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30756 Tower Air Purifier with 3-Speed Fan New $217.08 |
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Hunter Fan 30027HUNTER Desk Top HEPAtech Air Purifier 30027 $56.98 |
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Hunter Fan 30748 SmallRoom 11′x13′ Air Purifier $139.98 |
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Hunter Fan 30707HUNTER H Permalife Air Purifier 30707 $76.98 |
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30707 H Permalife Air Purifier Hunter Fan Company $96.99 |
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Hunter Fans 30057 HEPAtech Floor/Shelf Air Purifier For Rooms Up To 11 x 14 $78.47 |
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NEW Hunter 30756 PermaLife Tower Air Purifier with 3-Speed Fan $207.68 |
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Bionaire Odor Master Neutralizer Air Purifier Fan Model WM-0550 Works $22.95 |
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NEW GREEN AIR IONIC PRO PURIFIER CLEANER OZONE IONIZER FAN BREEZE A $199.99 |
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Portable Air Ionizer Cleaner Purifier Fan With Aroma Diffuser $16.99 |
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Hunter Fan Company 30085 15 x 17 Room Air Purifier $150.03 |
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New 5-in-1 Air Cooler, Purifier Humidifier Heater & Fan $149.00 |
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Portable Air Ionizer Cleaner Purifier Fan With Aroma Diffuser $12.99 |
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Wind Curve Portable Tower Fan w/ Remote + Ionizer Purifier, Lasko Air Cooler AC $94.95 |
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EcoQuest Fresh Air 2.1 Purifier with Remote Works 100% But fan ticking noise $209.00 |
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NEW GREEN AIR IONIC PRO PURIFIER CLEANER OZONE IONIZER FAN BREEZE A $199.99 |
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Sharp FP-A80UW Air Purifier With Hepa Filter 3 Fan Speeds Library Quiet 400 Sq $283.45 |
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Evaporative Portable Air Cooler AC, Humidifier Conditioner Fan Ionizer Purifier $139.95 |
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Dr. Heater DR-998 1500 Watt Infrared Heater Humidifer/Air Purifier/Fan + Remote $269.89 |
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NEW Hunter Fan QuietFlo 30085 Air Purifier $125.34 |
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Hunter QuietFlo Hepa Air Purifier Program 30400 – Filter System Fan $159.50 |
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FAN BLADE CLASSIC XL-15 ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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FAN BLADE FOR 150 ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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FAN BLADE FOR 880 ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $19.95 |
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FAN MOTOR FOR ALPINE ECOQUEST LIVING AIR PURIFIERS $25.95 |
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Fan Motor for Alpine Ecoquest Living Air Purifiers $28.50 |
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Portable Tower Floor Fan w/ Air Purifier Ionizer & Remote Control, Lasko Air AC $99.95 |
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Hunter Fan 30707 H Permalife Air Purifier $73.83 |
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Hunter Fan PermaLife 30707 Air Purifier HEPA 3-Speed Control $84.99 |
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Mini Table Fan w/ Air Cleaning Ionizer Purifier SF-0703 $39.00 |
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New Box Fan w/ Air Cleaner, Purifier, Ionizer SF-1041 $59.00 |
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Whirlpool air purifier Carbon Replacement Pre-filter 4 Pack FAN inch Control New $39.95 |
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Hunter Fan PermaLife 30748 SmallRoom Tower Air Purifier $149.99 |
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Honeywell SilentComfort 18155 Air Purifier, 3 Speed Fan $151.99 |
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Hunter Fan – Desk Top HEPAtech Air Purifier $61.84 |
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Hunter Fan 30027-Desk Top HEPAtech Air Purifier – Kit $68.02 |
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Hunter Fan 30027-Desk Top HEPAtech Air Purifier – Kit $68.02 |
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BIO FLAME PORTABLE HEATER FAN &IONIC AIR PURIFIER COMBO $129.99 |
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Hunter Fan 30027 Desk Top HEPAtech Air Purifier $57.65 |
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Hunter Fan 30027 Desk Top HEPAtech Air Purifier $57.63 |
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