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BobK207

wrote:
Many residential and commercial HVAC systems and standalone air
purifiers use filters that contain a form of
antibacterial/antimicrobial chemical treatment (eg. Bionaire/Holmes
models use the Microban/triclosan treatments). Is the usage of such
chemicals on the filter surfaces truly safe for the inhabitants'
long-term health? Is there any risk of evaporation/transmission of any
of the antimicrobial chemicals into the outflowing air, and thus risk
of potential health risk due to the inhalation of these substances? Or
do these chemicals dissipate so quickly that there is ~zero net
chemical or evaporative outflow after a few days' worth of usage?

Thanks,

Michael

Michael-

I believe "/triclosan" is the active ingredient in most anti-bacterial
soaps...it's probably safe but I avoid the use of them.....

because by using them we contribute to the "breeding" of super bugs
just use plain old soap (non anti-bacterial) it works by washing bugs
away not killing them

do you want triclosan resistant bugs in your house?

IMO just use a good (3M ~$15) filter & cahnge it every couple months
or get a "pemanent" washable electrostatic unit.

cheers
Bob