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[Purafil, Inc.] A registered trademark for a material composed of activated carbon (100%) from coconut shells.  Purakol® is available plain or impregnated with a basic hydroxide such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.  Purakol® is used to improve indoor air quality by absorbing airborne pollutants, odors and particulates.  Purakol® is normally sold in filter units that are incorporated in HVAC systems for dry-scrubbing air filtration.  The alkaline impregnated Purakol® will absorb nitrogen oxides, chlorides, acids and hydrocarbons.  A combined product of Purafil® and Purakol® will absorb and retain most contaminant gases.
 
[Purafil, Inc.] A registered trademark for a material composed of activated carbon (100%) from coconut shells.  Purakol® is available plain or impregnated with a basic hydroxide such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.  Purakol® is used to improve indoor air quality by absorbing airborne pollutants, odors and particulates.  Purakol® is normally sold in filter units that are incorporated in HVAC systems for dry-scrubbing air filtration.  The alkaline impregnated Purakol® will absorb nitrogen oxides, chlorides, acids and hydrocarbons.  A combined product of Purafil® and Purakol® will absorb and retain most contaminant gases.
  
== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Risks ==
  
Combustible. Susceptible to biological growth.
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* Combustible.  
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* Susceptible to biological growth.
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* Purafil: [https://purafil.com/purafil-purakol-media-sds-ghs-v1-01/ Purakol SDS]
  
Purafil: [http://www.afslasvegas.com/purafil/catalog2/literature/assets/pdf/pur/msdspk.htm Product information]
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==Resources and Citations==
  
== Additional Information ==
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* Purafil: [https://purafil.com/products/chemical-filtration/chemical-media/purakol/ Purakol information]
 
 
Purafil: [http://www.afslasvegas.com/purafil/catalog2/literature/assets/pdf/pur/purakol.htm Product information]
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
 
* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
  
* Product Information  Comment: Purafil, 'Environmental Control for Museums, Libraries and Archival Storage Areas, Purafil, Georgia., 1800-222-6367.
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* Purafil, 'Environmental Control for Museums, Libraries and Archival Storage Areas, Purafil, Georgia., 1800-222-6367.
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 14:43, 22 October 2022

Description

[Purafil, Inc.] A registered trademark for a material composed of activated carbon (100%) from coconut shells. Purakol® is available plain or impregnated with a basic hydroxide such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Purakol® is used to improve indoor air quality by absorbing airborne pollutants, odors and particulates. Purakol® is normally sold in filter units that are incorporated in HVAC systems for dry-scrubbing air filtration. The alkaline impregnated Purakol® will absorb nitrogen oxides, chlorides, acids and hydrocarbons. A combined product of Purafil® and Purakol® will absorb and retain most contaminant gases.

Risks

  • Combustible.
  • Susceptible to biological growth.
  • Purafil: Purakol SDS

Resources and Citations

  • Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
  • Purafil, 'Environmental Control for Museums, Libraries and Archival Storage Areas, Purafil, Georgia., 1800-222-6367.

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