EcoQuest Air Purification Technology1 Allen Johnston Vice President Field Development in Technology
Agenda IAQ – Indoor Air Quality Issues & Awareness Air Purification Market Analysis Traditional Solutions - Passive Technologies Active Technologies – Purifying Natures Way EcoQuest 20 Year History in Air Purification RCI, Certified Space Technology Validation - University Testing  RCI Products……. Fresh Air by EcoQuest DuctwoRx – In-Duct Air Purification What you need to Know
IAQ Problems Began with the 70’s oil embargo ... energy crisis Reduced speeds to 55 mph / Thermostats adjusted to 68 heat & 78 A/C Stringent construction codes resulted in energy efficient buildings  More synthetic materials used in construction   with less air infiltration  “ Sick Building Syndrome” emerged in the 80’s  Americans spend  90% of their lives indoors 15 million Americans have asthma  (80% increase since 1980) 28 million Americans suffer from hay fever & allergies Air pollution contributes to lung disease, including respiratory tract infections,  asthma, and lung cancer Today the E.P.A., the U.S. House of Representatives & the World   Health Organization rank  indoor  air pollution the #1 environmental health problem Airborne Biological threats became a concern Mold, mildew and their  mycotoxins  are  exposed as a serious health threat Airborne staph, pneumonia & MRSA at record high in hospitals Deadly nosocomial viruses in hospitals with a 55% death rate & over 85,000  deaths per year No viable solutions available   until  .. .  EcoQuest Intl.
National 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 Cleaners – Fumes -  Paint  - Pesticides – Preservatives - Chlorine – Tobacco -  Mold - Bacteria -  Pollen -  Dust - Glues - Building Materials - Dust Mites – Fungi – Furniture - Carpet – Gases  - - etc 1000’s Breathed Ingested Contacted Accumulated Over Time POLLUTION & TOXINS RESULT ! People become  Vulnerable to: Disease Dysfunctions Distress  Hey, wait  for me ! He doesn’t even kn ow we’re here ! Why do I feel so bad?
Just in case you don’t believe me….
Cat Urine Deposits in an XL-15 What’s in your air?
 
Recent Market Survey Primary reason for purchasing an Air Purifier
Passive 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 Technologies Common problems… Impossible for  ALL  the air to get to them! Filters  &  plates  become constant source of  pollution, high maintenance, & cost Filters  &  plates  have limited effect on VOCs,  odors, bacteria, viruses, mold & mildew How is mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, odors  removed on surfaces inside a room? UV lights  only work on surfaces…  NOT  effectively on moving air! Ventilating  is extremely expensive & limited    in it’s effectiveness   If these methods really worked,  why is the problem not solved?
A  PARTICULATE  STUDY   It  Stays  Around  For A Long time ! 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 Diameter Human Hair Thus, filters have no  chance of removing these submicron particles. days 0.001 0.51 days 0.1 51 days 0.01 Settlement  Time  per foot Particulate Diameter um   .175 sec 100 1.45 sec 10 6.77 sec 5.0 42 sec 2.0 1.04 hrs 1.0
If the problem were solved, why all these products traded in?
Nature’s Way… …to purify the air we breath Ionization Photo Catalytic Oxidation UV Radiation Low Level Ozone Automatic, Proactive & Self-regulating!
EcoQuest’s 20 Year History….
1986:  Ozone / Ion Technology Thunderstorm in a Box!
Radiant Catalytic Ionization Technology Then we added the power of the Sun!
Breakthrough Technology “ Radiant Catalytic Ionization” The Science behind the Technology… The RCI Cell
Broad spectrum UVX lamp Quad-metallic Hydrophilic coating $500 per gallon RCI Cell Honeycomb Matrix  for maximum surface area
The Lamp … no ordinary UV Bulb! Broad Spectrum High Efficiency 100-300 nm 25,000 hours = 3 years! RCI UVX
The Catalyst Quad-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 Catalyst Hydrophilic Coating “ Hydrophilic” – means the coating absorbs water vapor (H 2 O) 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) University of Cincinnati: Dr. Sergey Grinshpun, Department Head, Center for Health-Related Aerosol Studies, Department of Environmental Health   Reduction of the Aerosol Particle Concentration  Airborne Microbial reduction (Virus) Syracuse University  (starting September 2006) : Prof. Jianshun Zhang, Director, International Centre for Indoor Environment and Energy Airborne VOC Reductions in simulated HVAC system
Kansas State University Efficacy of EcoQuest’s Radiant Catalytic Ionization Cell   at Reducing Microbial Populations on Surfaces _____________________________________________________________ Staphylococcus aureus  : 98.5% reduction MRSA  -  Methycillin Resistant  Staphylococcus aureus :  99.8% reduction Escherichia coli  : 98.1% reduction Bacillus  spp. :  99.38% reduction Streptococcus  spp. :  96.4% reduction Pseudomonas aureuginosa  : 99.0% reduction Listeria monocytogenes  : 99.75% reduction Candida albicans  : 99.92% reduction Stachybotrys chartarum  : 99.93% reduction
 
 
Significant  Comments By Dr 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.
Efficacy of EcoQuest’s Fresh Air Unipolar Ionization   Reduction of the Aerosol Particle Concentration   University of Cincinnati
The product that brings the   Thunderstorm in a Box   and the   Power of the Sun   together in one unit 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 Air EcoQuest  “ Flagship” Air Purifier New “QUAD” RCI Cell
DuctwoRx Commercial & Residential 5 Models:  500  SF  – 10,000  SF 2 Voltage options:  120V -240V DuctwoRx Cell 10
What you need to know.. Three points to remember about EcoQuest Air Purification Technology…….  The only Air Purification Technology which combines up to five nature based technologies to synergistically clean indoor air like nature cleans air outdoors using: Two types of Ionization to reduce particles UV and a Catalyst to create Oxygen & Hydrogen based friendly oxidizers to reduce microbial contaminants (Photo Catalytic Oxidation) Low-level ozone to reduce odors The  only  residential Air Purification Technology recognized by the NASA Space Foundation and awarded Certified Space Technology status The only Air Purification with validation testing from multiple universities proving the ability to reduce up to 99.99% of Particulate, Mold, Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses.

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    EcoQuest Air PurificationTechnology1 Allen Johnston Vice President Field Development in Technology
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    Agenda IAQ –Indoor Air Quality Issues & Awareness Air Purification Market Analysis Traditional Solutions - Passive Technologies Active Technologies – Purifying Natures Way EcoQuest 20 Year History in Air Purification RCI, Certified Space Technology Validation - University Testing RCI Products……. Fresh Air by EcoQuest DuctwoRx – In-Duct Air Purification What you need to Know
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    IAQ Problems Beganwith the 70’s oil embargo ... energy crisis Reduced speeds to 55 mph / Thermostats adjusted to 68 heat & 78 A/C Stringent construction codes resulted in energy efficient buildings More synthetic materials used in construction with less air infiltration “ Sick Building Syndrome” emerged in the 80’s Americans spend 90% of their lives indoors 15 million Americans have asthma (80% increase since 1980) 28 million Americans suffer from hay fever & allergies Air pollution contributes to lung disease, including respiratory tract infections, asthma, and lung cancer Today the E.P.A., the U.S. House of Representatives & the World Health Organization rank indoor air pollution the #1 environmental health problem Airborne Biological threats became a concern Mold, mildew and their mycotoxins are exposed as a serious health threat Airborne staph, pneumonia & MRSA at record high in hospitals Deadly nosocomial viruses in hospitals with a 55% death rate & over 85,000 deaths per year No viable solutions available until .. . EcoQuest Intl.
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    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
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    ANSWER : Overloaded Immune System Cleaners – Fumes - Paint - Pesticides – Preservatives - Chlorine – Tobacco - Mold - Bacteria - Pollen - Dust - Glues - Building Materials - Dust Mites – Fungi – Furniture - Carpet – Gases - - etc 1000’s Breathed Ingested Contacted Accumulated Over Time POLLUTION & TOXINS RESULT ! People become Vulnerable to: Disease Dysfunctions Distress Hey, wait for me ! He doesn’t even kn ow we’re here ! Why do I feel so bad?
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    Just in caseyou don’t believe me….
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    Cat Urine Depositsin an XL-15 What’s in your air?
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    Recent Market SurveyPrimary reason for purchasing an Air Purifier
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    Passive Technologies FilteringIonization … 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
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    Passive Technologies Commonproblems… Impossible for ALL the air to get to them! Filters & plates become constant source of pollution, high maintenance, & cost Filters & plates have limited effect on VOCs, odors, bacteria, viruses, mold & mildew How is mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, odors removed on surfaces inside a room? UV lights only work on surfaces… NOT effectively on moving air! Ventilating is extremely expensive & limited in it’s effectiveness If these methods really worked, why is the problem not solved?
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    A PARTICULATE STUDY It Stays Around For A Long time ! 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 Diameter Human Hair Thus, filters have no chance of removing these submicron particles. days 0.001 0.51 days 0.1 51 days 0.01 Settlement Time per foot Particulate Diameter um .175 sec 100 1.45 sec 10 6.77 sec 5.0 42 sec 2.0 1.04 hrs 1.0
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    If the problemwere solved, why all these products traded in?
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    Nature’s Way… …topurify the air we breath Ionization Photo Catalytic Oxidation UV Radiation Low Level Ozone Automatic, Proactive & Self-regulating!
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    1986: Ozone/ Ion Technology Thunderstorm in a Box!
  • 18.
    Radiant Catalytic IonizationTechnology Then we added the power of the Sun!
  • 19.
    Breakthrough Technology “Radiant Catalytic Ionization” The Science behind the Technology… The RCI Cell
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    Broad spectrum UVXlamp Quad-metallic Hydrophilic coating $500 per gallon RCI Cell Honeycomb Matrix for maximum surface area
  • 21.
    The Lamp …no ordinary UV Bulb! Broad Spectrum High Efficiency 100-300 nm 25,000 hours = 3 years! RCI UVX
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    The Catalyst Quad-metallicCatalytic 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.
  • 23.
    The Catalyst HydrophilicCoating “ Hydrophilic” – means the coating absorbs water vapor (H 2 O) from the air, creating an abundance of Hydrogen and Oxygen for creation of friendly oxidizers Optimum Humidity is 40-60%
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    University Testing _____________________________________________________________Kansas State University: Dr. James Marsden, Regents Distinguished Professor 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 Airborne Microbial reduction (Virus) Syracuse University (starting September 2006) : Prof. Jianshun Zhang, Director, International Centre for Indoor Environment and Energy Airborne VOC Reductions in simulated HVAC system
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    Kansas State UniversityEfficacy of EcoQuest’s Radiant Catalytic Ionization Cell at Reducing Microbial Populations on Surfaces _____________________________________________________________ Staphylococcus aureus : 98.5% reduction MRSA - Methycillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus : 99.8% reduction Escherichia coli : 98.1% reduction Bacillus spp. : 99.38% reduction Streptococcus spp. : 96.4% reduction Pseudomonas aureuginosa : 99.0% reduction Listeria monocytogenes : 99.75% reduction Candida albicans : 99.92% reduction Stachybotrys chartarum : 99.93% reduction
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    Significant CommentsBy Dr 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.
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    Efficacy of EcoQuest’sFresh Air Unipolar Ionization Reduction of the Aerosol Particle Concentration University of Cincinnati
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    The product thatbrings the Thunderstorm in a Box and the Power of the Sun together in one unit 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
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    Fresh Air EcoQuest “ Flagship” Air Purifier New “QUAD” RCI Cell
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    DuctwoRx Commercial &Residential 5 Models: 500 SF – 10,000 SF 2 Voltage options: 120V -240V DuctwoRx Cell 10
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    What you needto know.. Three points to remember about EcoQuest Air Purification Technology……. The only Air Purification Technology which combines up to five nature based technologies to synergistically clean indoor air like nature cleans air outdoors using: Two types of Ionization to reduce particles UV and a Catalyst to create Oxygen & Hydrogen based friendly oxidizers to reduce microbial contaminants (Photo Catalytic Oxidation) Low-level ozone to reduce odors The only residential Air Purification Technology recognized by the NASA Space Foundation and awarded Certified Space Technology status The only Air Purification with validation testing from multiple universities proving the ability to reduce up to 99.99% of Particulate, Mold, Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses.