EcoQuest Air Purification EcoQuest Air Purification Technology1Technology1

Allen JohnstonAllen JohnstonVice President

Field Development in Technology

AgendaAgenda• IAQ – Indoor Air Quality Issues & AwarenessIAQ – Indoor Air Quality Issues & Awareness

• Air Purification Market AnalysisAir Purification Market Analysis

• Traditional Solutions - Passive TechnologiesTraditional Solutions - Passive Technologies

• Active Technologies – Purifying Natures WayActive Technologies – Purifying Natures Way–EcoQuest 20 Year History in Air PurificationEcoQuest 20 Year History in Air Purification–RCI, Certified Space TechnologyRCI, Certified Space Technology

• Validation - University Testing Validation - University Testing

• RCI Products…….RCI Products…….–Fresh Air by EcoQuestFresh Air by EcoQuest–DuctwoRx – In-Duct Air PurificationDuctwoRx – In-Duct Air Purification

• What you need to KnowWhat you need to Know

IAQ ProblemsIAQ Problems• Began with the 70’s oil embargo ... energy crisisBegan with the 70’s oil embargo ... energy crisis

• Reduced speeds to 55 mph / Thermostats adjusted to 68 heat & 78 Reduced speeds to 55 mph / Thermostats adjusted to 68 heat & 78 A/CA/C• Stringent construction codes resulted in energy efficient buildings Stringent construction codes resulted in energy efficient buildings • More synthetic materials used in constructionMore synthetic materials used in construction with less air infiltration with less air infiltration

• ““Sick Building Syndrome” emerged in the 80’s Sick Building Syndrome” emerged in the 80’s • Americans spend 90% of their lives indoorsAmericans spend 90% of their lives indoors• 15 million Americans have asthma (80% increase since 1980)15 million Americans have asthma (80% increase since 1980)• 28 million Americans suffer from hay fever & allergies28 million Americans suffer from hay fever & allergies• Air pollution contributes to lung disease, including respiratory tract Air pollution contributes to lung disease, including respiratory tract infections, infections, asthma, and lung cancerasthma, and lung cancer

• Today the E.P.A., the U.S. House of Representatives & the Today the E.P.A., the U.S. House of Representatives & the WorldWorld Health Organization rank Health Organization rank indoorindoor air pollution the air pollution the

#1 environmental health problem#1 environmental health problem

• Airborne Biological threats became a concernAirborne Biological threats became a concern

• Mold, mildew and their Mold, mildew and their mycotoxinsmycotoxins are are exposed as a exposed as a serious health threatserious health threat

• Airborne staph, pneumonia & MRSA at record high in Airborne staph, pneumonia & MRSA at record high in hospitalshospitals

• Deadly nosocomial viruses in hospitals with a 55% death rate & over Deadly nosocomial viruses in hospitals with a 55% death rate & over 85,000 85,000 deaths per yeardeaths per year

No viable solutions availableNo viable solutions available untiluntil .. ... . EcoQuest Intl.EcoQuest Intl.

National AwarenessNational Awareness

INDOOR POLLUTION - - It DOES Affect You !

EPA TESTED FOR 20 DIFFERENT HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

1] 11 CONSISTENTLY FOUND IN ALL HOME LOCATIONS IN 4 STATES

2] INDOOR EXCEEDED OUTDOOR POLLUTION BY 5 TO 10 TIMES

FOR EVERY CHEMICAL, IN EVERY SEASON, IN EVERY CITY.

Potential Effects “CAUSED BY” or “AGRAVATED BY” Pollution !

Nervous System Effects Lung Cancer Itchy Eyes Snoring

Reproductive Effects Irritability Hyperactivity Dry Throat

Cardiovascular Effects AM Cough Sneezing Allergies

Respiratory Distress Depression Asthma Nausea

Afternoon Slump Blue Moods Lethargy Nose Bleed

Forgetfulness Dizziness Headache Uneasy Sleep

Why Me?

HOW - - Is all this possible ?

*REF: EPA docs - - EPA 402-k-93-007; EPA 402k-95005; EPA 400-r-92-012

ANSWER: Overloaded Immune System

• Breathed• Ingested• Contacted• Accumulated

Over Time

POLLUTION & TOXINSPOLLUTION & TOXINS RESULT !RESULT !People become Vulnerable to:

• Disease• Dysfunctions• Distress

Hey, wait

for me !

He doesn’t

He doesn’t

even kneven know

we’re here !

Why do I

feel so bad?

Cleaners – Fumes - Paint - Pesticides – Preservatives - Chlorine – Tobacco - Mold -Bacteria - Pollen - Dust - Glues - Building Materials - Dust Mites – Fungi – Furniture - Carpet – Gases - - etc 1000’s

Just in case you Just in case you don’t believe don’t believe me….me….

Cat Urine Cat Urine Deposits in Deposits in an XL-15an XL-15

What’s in your What’s in your air?air?

Recent Market SurveyRecent Market SurveyPrimary reason for purchasing an Air Primary reason for purchasing an Air

PurifierPurifierTotal

Health-Related (Net) 70%Chronic Medical Conditions (Subnet) 38%

I/other family member has allergies/alleviates allergy symptoms 30%I/other family member has asthma 7%

General Health Considerations (Subnet) 37%To have healthier/cleaner/better quality air 20%Reduces/removes allergens in the air 8%Reduces/removes pollen 4%

Environment/Home Environment (Net) 36%Cleans the air of dust/reduces dust 15%Odor Control (Subnet) 12%

Elimination of cigarette/smoke odor 7%Have pets in household/want to reduce pet dander 10%

Other Purchase Considerations (Net) 5%

Passive TechnologiesPassive Technologies•Filtering

•Ionization … a misunderstood technology

•Electronic Air “Cleaners”

• UV Lights … issue with distance from UV bulb and exposure time

• Portable units …small rooms, inefficient, ineffective, & costly to operate

Passive TechnologiesPassive TechnologiesCommon problems…Common problems…

• Impossible for Impossible for ALLALL the air to get to them! the air to get to them!• FiltersFilters & & platesplates become constant source of become constant source of

pollution, high maintenance, & costpollution, high maintenance, & cost• FiltersFilters & & platesplates have limited effect on VOCs, have limited effect on VOCs,

odors, bacteria, viruses, mold & odors, bacteria, viruses, mold & mildewmildew

• How is mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, How is mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, odors odors removed on surfaces inside a removed on surfaces inside a room?room?

• UV lightsUV lights only work on surfaces… only work on surfaces… NOTNOT effectively on moving air! effectively on moving air!

• VentilatingVentilating is extremely expensive & is extremely expensive & limited limited in it’s effectivenessin it’s effectiveness

If these methods really worked, If these methods really worked, why is the problem not solved?why is the problem not solved?

A PARTICULATE STUDY It Stays Around For A Long time !

ParticulateParticulate

Diameter umDiameter um Settlement Settlement

Time Time per footper foot

0.0010.001 511511daysdays

0.010.01 51 days51 days

0.10.1 0.51 days0.51 days

1.01.0 1.04 hrs1.04 hrs

2.02.0 42 sec42 sec

5.05.0 6.77 sec6.77 sec

1010 1.45 sec1.45 sec

100100 .175 sec.175 sec

Danish Building Research Denmark - Alireza Afshari

Very small particulate is NOT effectively

transported by air movement !

These are the “BAD” guys

that ‘Hang Out”

Way Too Long !

Avg DiameterHuman Hair

Thus, filters have no chance of removing

these submicronparticles.

If the problem were solved, If the problem were solved, why all these products traded why all these products traded

in?in?

Nature’s Way…Nature’s Way……to purify the air we …to purify the air we

breathbreath

• IonizationIonization• Photo Catalytic Photo Catalytic OxidationOxidation

UV RadiationUV Radiation Low Level OzoneLow Level Ozone

Automatic, Proactive & Self-Automatic, Proactive & Self-regulating!regulating!

EcoQuest’EcoQuest’s 20 Year s 20 Year History….History….

1986: 1986: Ozone / Ion Ozone / Ion TechnologyTechnology

Thunderstorm in a Box!

Radiant Catalytic Radiant Catalytic Ionization Ionization TechnologyTechnology

Then we added the power of the Sun!

Breakthrough TechnologyBreakthrough Technology““Radiant Catalytic Ionization”Radiant Catalytic Ionization”

The Science behind the Technology…The Science behind the Technology…

The RCI CellThe RCI Cell

Broad spectrum UVX lamp

Quad-metallic Hydrophilic

coating$500 per gallon

RCI CellRCI Cell

HoneycombMatrix

for maximum surface area

The LampThe Lamp……no ordinary UV Bulb!no ordinary UV Bulb!

• Broad Spectrum High EfficiencyBroad Spectrum High Efficiency• 100-300 nm100-300 nm• 25,000 hours = 3 years!25,000 hours = 3 years!

RCIUVX

The CatalystThe CatalystQuad-metallic Catalytic Coating

Rhodium, Titanium Dioxide, Silver, Copper

Each metal contributes to process:

• Titanium Dioxide forms two highly reactive substances - Hydroxyl Radicals (OH) & Superoxide Ions (O2-1) - both very strong oxidizers• Rhodium converts Nitric Oxide to Nitrogen and Oxygen• Silver speeds up the Titanium reactions by up to 3X. Proven to kill bacteria.• Copper has unique abilities to work with Hydrogen and can improve the functions of Titanium. Also, helps eliminates algae.

The CatalystThe CatalystHydrophilic Coating

“Hydrophilic” – means the coating absorbs water vapor (H2O) from the

air, creating an abundance of Hydrogen and Oxygen for creation of

friendly oxidizers

Optimum Humidity is 40-60%

University Testing_____________________________________________________________

Kansas State University:Dr. James Marsden, Regents Distinguished Professor

Microbial reduction on Surfaces (Mold, Bacteria & Virus)Microbial reduction on Surfaces (Mold, Bacteria & Virus)

University of Cincinnati:Dr. Sergey Grinshpun, Department Head, Center for

Health-Related Aerosol Studies, Department of Environmental Health

Reduction of the Aerosol Particle Concentration Reduction of the Aerosol Particle Concentration

Airborne Microbial reduction (Virus)Airborne Microbial reduction (Virus)

Syracuse University Syracuse University (starting September 2006)(starting September 2006)::Prof. Jianshun Zhang, Director, International Centre for Prof. Jianshun Zhang, Director, International Centre for

Indoor Environment and EnergyIndoor Environment and Energy

Airborne VOC Reductions in simulated HVAC system Airborne VOC Reductions in simulated HVAC system

Kansas Kansas State State

UniversityUniversity

Efficacy of EcoQuest’s Radiant Catalytic Ionization Cell at

Reducing Microbial Populations on Surfaces

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• Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus aureus : 98.5% reduction : 98.5% reduction

• MRSAMRSA - - Methycillin ResistantMethycillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus aureus: :

99.8% reduction99.8% reduction

• Escherichia coliEscherichia coli : 98.1% reduction : 98.1% reduction

• Bacillus Bacillus spp. : 99.38% reductionspp. : 99.38% reduction

• Streptococcus Streptococcus spp. : 96.4% reductionspp. : 96.4% reduction

• Pseudomonas aureuginosaPseudomonas aureuginosa : 99.0% reduction : 99.0% reduction

• Listeria monocytogenesListeria monocytogenes : 99.75% reduction : 99.75% reduction

• Candida albicansCandida albicans : 99.92% reduction : 99.92% reduction

• Stachybotrys chartarumStachybotrys chartarum : 99.93% reduction : 99.93% reduction

Significant Comments ByDr James Marsden, Kansas State Univ, 5/31/05

( Recognized as foremost authority in microbial control )

1] “The Chinese government uses our ( American- EcoQuest )

RCI & low level ozone ( .02 ppm ) technology to

reduce the risk of SARS in subways and buses.”

2] One of the largest cruise ship/ theme park and hotel

chains - - achieved a 99.9% reduction of the Norwalk virus.

This (EcoQuest) technology is now being employed in their

hotel rooms, cruise ships, animal care facilities,

ice machines and dumpsters.

The product that brings the Thunderstorm in a Box and the

Power of the Sun together in one unit

Fresh Air Fresh Air • Our most advanced portable unit

• A unique blend of the 5 patented

technologies called Synergy 5™

• Not a filter - Active Air Purification

• One unit for entire dwelling space up to 3000 sq ft

• Proven to eliminate most problems

• Multiple rooms at once

• Hand Held Remote Control

• Excellent for central & non-central systems“Remote Ion”

Generator

RCI cell

Fresh AirFresh AirEcoQuest “Flagship” Air Purifier

New “QUAD” RCI Cell

DuctwoRxDuctwoRxCommercial & Commercial &

ResidentialResidential5 Models: 500 5 Models: 500 SFSF – 10,000 – 10,000 SFSF

2 Voltage options: 120V -240V2 Voltage options: 120V -240V

DuctwoRxCell

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What you need to know..What you need to know..Three points to remember about EcoQuest Air Three points to remember about EcoQuest Air

Purification Technology……. Purification Technology……. 1.1. The only Air Purification Technology which combines up to five The only Air Purification Technology which combines up to five

nature based technologies to synergistically clean indoor air like nature based technologies to synergistically clean indoor air like nature cleans air outdoors using:nature cleans air outdoors using:• Two types of Ionization to reduce particlesTwo types of Ionization to reduce particles• UV and a Catalyst to create Oxygen & Hydrogen based friendly UV and a Catalyst to create Oxygen & Hydrogen based friendly

oxidizers to reduce microbial contaminants (Photo Catalytic Oxidation)oxidizers to reduce microbial contaminants (Photo Catalytic Oxidation)• Low-level ozone to reduce odorsLow-level ozone to reduce odors

2.2. The The onlyonly residential Air Purification Technology recognized by the residential Air Purification Technology recognized by the NASA Space Foundation and awarded Certified Space Technology NASA Space Foundation and awarded Certified Space Technology statusstatus

3.3. The only Air Purification with validation testing from multiple The only Air Purification with validation testing from multiple universities proving the ability to reduce up to 99.99% of Particulate, universities proving the ability to reduce up to 99.99% of Particulate, Mold, Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses.Mold, Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses.