VOC Gas Control Solutions
Control airborne VOCs and chemical fumes from paint, solvents, adhesives, cleaning products, furniture and industrial processes using targeted gas-phase filtration.
Get a Free Assessment →What Are Volatile Organic Compounds?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are carbon-based chemicals that can evaporate into indoor air from many products and processes. Their sources include paints, solvents, adhesives, coatings, cleaning products, furnishings and industrial materials.
Where VOC Control May Be Needed
VOC problems can occur in both occupied buildings and industrial environments, especially where chemical products are used or new materials are installed.
Renovated Buildings
Paint, sealants, flooring and adhesives can release VOCs during and after renovation.
Offices & Hotels
Renovation, furniture, cleaning products and coatings may contribute to indoor VOC levels.
Factories & Workshops
Manufacturing, painting and chemical processes can generate stronger gas-phase contaminants.
Printing & Storage
Inks, solvents, packaged chemicals and stored materials can release volatile compounds.
VOC Control During Building Renovation
Painting and renovation can release VOCs and noticeable chemical odors into rooms, corridors and nearby occupied areas. Ventilation is important, while portable gas-phase filtration can provide additional control where contaminated air needs to be treated during or after renovation work.
Portable filtration can be deployed temporarily in apartments, hotel rooms, offices, corridors and other renovation zones where permanent filtration is not practical.
VOC Control Starts With the Source
Different VOCs behave differently. Before selecting a filter, the source, airflow, expected concentration and required operating time should be understood.
Identify the Source
Determine which material, chemical or process is releasing the VOCs.
Understand the Load
Consider the type of compound, emission intensity and whether the source is temporary or continuous.
Evaluate Airflow
Check ventilation, room volume and how contaminated air moves through the space.
Select the Media
Choose suitable gas-phase filtration and sufficient media depth for the target application.
Gas-Phase Filtration for VOC Control
The best treatment depends on the VOC mixture. A system may use activated carbon or more specialised media depending on the target compounds.
Activated Carbon
Activated carbon can adsorb many VOCs when sufficient media quantity, airflow and contact time are provided.
Specialised Carbon
Impregnated or selected carbon media can be used when specific compounds require more targeted gas treatment.
PCO Technology
Photocatalytic oxidation using UV and TiO₂ may be used as part of a combined treatment approach for suitable applications.
Particle Filtration
HEPA filtration captures airborne particles but does not by itself provide effective gas-phase VOC removal.
HEPA captures particles. VOC control requires gas-phase treatment.
For environments containing both dust or fine particles and chemical gases, a multi-stage system can combine particle filtration with activated carbon or other gas-phase media.
VOC Control Across Buildings and Industry
Dealing With VOCs or Chemical Fumes?
Tell us what material or process is causing the problem, where it occurs and whether the emission is temporary or continuous. Darbune can help identify a suitable gas-control approach.
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