Chemical fumes are created from toxic substances, and can irritate airways, eyes, or skin. And it’s not always immediately obvious when chemical fumes are present.

Common household and workplace substances can create dangerous fumes—products that are used every day, stored around the house or in office spaces.

You can become exposed to chemical fumes without even realising it. Offices may have received a new coat of paint, and staff are spending all day inside with limited ventilation. Kitchen staff may be running behind schedule, and incorrectly combine cleaning products, creating dangerous fumes. Or a cleaning team may incorrectly store hazardous substances, creating leaks that slowly allow poisonous fumes to escape.

When left unchecked, chemical fumes can lead to potentially harmful health impacts, including poisoning, nausea, skin rashes, chemical burns, and severe headaches. Long-term exposure can create long-lasting medical impacts, including lung and kidney disorders, or even birth defects.

So having the right air purification technology in place is crucial to ensuring a safer, healthier working environment.