The HALO Smart Sensor detects volatile organic compounds in the air. Total Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are gases emitted from a variety of materials that can have short- and long-term health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs can be up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors. HALO’s VOC sensor is designed to sense and provide metrics on VOCs.
Sources of VOCs include many common products, including cleaning fluids, disinfectants, paints, and varnishes. Burning fuels like wood and natural gas also produce VOCs.
Short-term exposure to low levels of VOCs can cause throat irritation, nausea, fatigue, and other minor complaints. Long-term exposure to high concentrations of VOCs has been linked to more severe respiratory irritation as well as liver and kidney damage. Products can emit VOCs even when they are in storage, though to a lesser extent than when they are actively being used.
The VOC sensor is just one element of HALO Smart Sensor’s capabilities. Discover more about HALO.
