Smelleze^® Formaldehyde Absorbent Pouch

Formaldehyde Can Cause Cancer

Formaldehyde, a colorless, pungent smelling gas, is in widespread use and found in a variety of products such as particle board, insulation, plywood, laminates, adhesives, cosmetics, dyes, smoke, embalming fluids, fertilizers, fiberboard, filters, fuels, fungicides, leathers, paints, paper, plastic, rubber, textiles, etc. Formaldehyde can be released from many of these products because it vaporizes at room temperature.

Medical problems associated with formaldehyde exposure include watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, and difficulty in breathing. High concentrations may trigger asthma attacks. Some people can develop chemical sensitivity after exposure to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is also a known to cause cancer.

The Smelleze^® Formaldehyde Absorbent Pouch can be effectively used to eliminate dangerous formaldehyde odors on contact without masking them with fragrances. Smelleze^® will truly cleanse the air of noxious formaldehyde odors, complement existing ventilation systems, and create a safer environment.

For a breath of fresh air, simply hang one or more reusable Smelleze^® pouches near the odor or place on return air ducts and smell the difference. To rejuvenate periodically, simply place outdoors in direct sunlight for a day and reuse. Replace when rejuvenation does not help. Smelleze^® can work for years so it is very cost effective.

Smelleze^® is non-toxic, safe, reusable, recyclable, natural, odorless, non-flammable and non-caustic. Smelleze^® is an ideal environmentally friendly solution for eliminating dangerous formaldehyde odors without adding pollutants to the air you breathe. It does not contain VOCs, harmful or ozone depleting chemicals and is especially beneficial for those suffering from allergies and chemical sensitivity. No fossil fuels are used in the production of Smelleze^® odor control media.

Formaldehyde Odor Problems

Formaldehyde, a colorless, pungent-smelling gas, is in widespread industrial use. Furthermore, it is found in a wide variety of products e.g. adhesives, carpets, curtains, cosmetics, dyes, embalming chemicals, explosives, fertilizers, filters, furniture, fiberboard, fuels, intermediate chemicals, insulation, upholstery, laminates, leather, lubricants, paints, papers, plastics, pharmaceuticals, rubber, surface coatings, photographic products, urethane resins, water softening chemicals, cigarette smoke, poorly vented gas appliances, etc. Formaldehyde can be released from many of these products because it vaporizes at room temperature.

Unfortunately, most ventilation systems only recirculate room air and remove large particulate matter such as dirt, dust, and lint. Noxious formaldehyde odors are left free to recirculate in the air you breathe. Over time, they could increase in concentration and result in serious indoor air pollution problems e.g. sick building syndrome. Medical problems that have been associated with formaldehyde exposure include watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, and difficulty in breathing. High concentrations may trigger asthma attacks in people with asthma. There is evidence that some people can develop chemical sensitivity after exposure to formaldehyde. Furthermore, formaldehyde is also known to pose a carcinogenic and mutagenic risk to humans. The health and odor problems associated with formaldehyde could lead to complaints from customers as well as employees and OSHA fines.

The Solution

The Smelleze^® Formaldehyde Absorbent Pouch was specially developed to adsorb, neutralize, and encapsulate formaldehyde odors on contact. Smelleze^® will truly cleanse the air of noxious formaldehyde odors, complement existing ventilation systems, and create a safer environment.

It's No Cover-up

The Smelleze^® Formaldehyde Absorbent Pouch is a natural deodorizer that can be used to eliminate noxious and unpleasant formaldehyde odors instead of merely masking them with fragrances. Smelleze^® is negatively charged whereas formaldehyde odors ride on positively charged particles. As a result, Smelleze^® draws in formaldehyde odors like a strong magnet. Thereafter, it traps, neutralizes, and encapsulates the odors without smelly cover-ups. The molecular structure of Smelleze^® is made up of a lattice structure arranged to form a honeycomb framework of billions of interconnecting channels. This gives Smelleze^® an enormous surface area that is larger than several football fields. The latter enables Smelleze^® to adsorb phenomenal amounts of formaldehyde odors and work for months.

Environmentally Friendly

The Smelleze^® Formaldehyde Absorbent Pouch is non-toxic, safe, non-hazardous, natural, non-scented and non-caustic. It is an ideal environmentally friendly solution for eliminating formaldehyde odors without adding pollutants to the air employees breathe and improving indoor air quality. Smelleze^® does not contain chemical additives and is especially beneficial for those suffering from chemical sensitivity.

Applications

Smelleze^® can be effectively used by all types of industrial, commercial, and medical facilities to eliminate formaldehyde odors. Typical applications include:

• Anatomy Labs
• Autopsy Rooms
• Chemical plants
• Chemical storage areas
• Formaldehyde spills
• Fire
• Funeral homes
• Furniture Manufacturing
• Health clubs
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Laboratories
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Medical Offices
• Morgues
• Nursing homes
• Offices
• Photographic Processing Areas
• Schools
• Shipping companies
• Any other area with formaldehyde odor problems.

Directions

For a breath of fresh air, simply remove the plastic cover, place Smelleze^® pouches in the area to treated, and smell the difference. Use one or more pouches for every 400 square feet. This product will function most efficiently in an enclosed area with good air circulation. To obtain the best results, remove the odor sources (e.g. open containers and spills) and clean the affected area prior to treating with Smelleze^® . For extra effectiveness, this product may be used in conjunction with Smelleze^® Formaldehyde Absorbent Granules.

Rejuvenating, Reusing & Recycling

The Smelleze^® Formaldehyde Absorbent Pouch may be reused repeatedly after periodically rejuvenating them. Rejuvenate the pouches weekly until a noticeable decrease in odor is detected. Thereafter, rejuvenate them every 3-4 months or when odor levels increase. To rejuvenate, simply heat the pouches in a microwave 2-4 minutes or place in direct sunlight for a day and reuse.

The number of times Smelleze^® can be rejuvenated and its actual life span will depend on the odor concentrations, temperature, humidity and velocity of air flow it is exposed to. Replace the pouches every 3-4 months or when rejuvenation eventually fails to work.

As a precaution, do not rejuvenate the Smelleze^® in a microwave if they have been exposed to a hazardous or toxic substance. It is better to be safe and to rejuvenate the pouch outdoors in direct sunlight where is plenty of ventilation.

Unused Smelleze^® odor control media or used media that has not been exposed to hazardous substances can be recycled by removing this material from the pouch and applying to gardens, flower beds, yards, fields, potting soil and plant beds with thorough watering. It will act as a slow release fertilizer and help retain soil moisture.

Disposal

The unused Smelleze^® Formaldehyde Absorbent Pouch is non-hazardous and environmentally safe. However, this may change if it is exposed to hazardous or toxic substances. Used Smelleze^® should be disposed according to all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

Reusing and Recycling Smelleze^® Odor Control Pouches

Smelleze^® Pouches are unique and superior to other odor control products on the market. Not only is each Smelleze^® product optimized to effectively eliminate specific residential, commercial, industrial, medical, agricultural and aquaculture odors, they also have more combined environmental and safety benefits then any other odor control product on the market.

Smelleze^® is non-toxic, safe, reusable, recyclable, natural, odorless, non-flammable and non-caustic. Smelleze^® is an ideal environmentally friendly solution for eliminating a wide variety of odors without adding pollutants to the air you breathe. It does not contain VOCs, harmful or ozone depleting chemicals and is especially beneficial for those suffering from allergies and chemical sensitivity. No fossil fuels are used in the production of Smelleze^® odor control media.

How to Rejuvenate Smelleze^® Deodorizer Pouches

Smelleze^® Deodorizer Pouches may be used repeatedly after periodically rejuvenating them. To rejuvenate, simply heat in a microwave 2-4 minutes or place in direct sunlight for a day and reuse. When you rejuvenate the pouches in a microwave, it is better to do it in 2 minutes intervals with 180° rotations and to check the pouch to make sure it does not get singed and allow the odor control media to spill out of the pouch. The pouch could get very hot after 4 minutes in a microwave so please wear oven mittens when removing them to prevent getting burned. Reuse the pouches after they have cooled.

Rejuvenate the Smelleze^® Deodorizer Pouches weekly until a noticeable decrease in odor is detected. Thereafter, rejuvenate them when odor levels increase or every 3-4 months. There is no set limit to the number of times the Smelleze^® Deodorizer Pouches can be rejuvenated and could work for years so they very cost effective. The actual number of times Smelleze^® can be rejuvenated and its actual life span will depend on the odor concentrations, temperature, humidity and velocity of air flow it is exposed to. Replace the pouches every 3-4 months or when rejuvenation fails to work.

How to Rejuvenate Smelleze^® Deodorizer Pouches for Maximum Effectiveness

For extra effectiveness, soak the Smelleze^® Deodorizer Pouch in a 10% sodium chloride solution (5 oz. table salt/50 oz. water) for 20 hours with occasional agitation, rinse in water and air dry BEFORE heating in a microwave for 2-4 minutes or placing in the sun for a day. This is a little bit more work but will enhance the effectiveness of rejuvenated Smelleze^® Deodorizer Pouches when reused. Sodium chloride is commonly known as table salt.

Rejuvenation Precaution

As a precaution, do not rejuvenate the Smelleze^® Deodorizer Pouches in a microwave if they have been exposed to a hazardous substance like formaldehyde or anything you suspect is toxic. It is better to be safe and to rejuvenate the pouch outdoors in direct sunlight where is plenty of ventilation.

How to Recycle Smelleze^® Pouches

The unused Smelleze^® odor control media are natural, non-hazardous and environmentally safe. You may remove this material from the pouch and apply to gardens, flower beds, yards, fields, potting soil and plant beds with thorough watering. It will act as a slow release fertilizer and help retain soil moisture.

Recycling Precaution

If Smelleze^® is exposed to hazardous or toxic odors or pollutants, it will be considered as such and should be disposed according to all relevant local, state and federal regulations and not recycled as described above.

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