Printing Odor Problems

Various odoriferous gases like acetic acid, formaldehyde, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, alcohol, volatile organic compounds (VOC's), etc. could be generated during normal prepress and press operations. Unfortunately, most ventilation systems only recirculate room air and remove large particulate matter such as dirt, dust, and lint. Noxious odors are left free to recirculate in the air you breathe. Over time, they could increase in concentration and result in serious indoor air pollution problems e.g. sick building syndrome. This could lead to complaints from customers as well as employees and OSHA fines.

According to the EPA, "indoor pollution can be as much as 100 times greater than outdoors." Since most people spend close to 90% of their time indoors, indoor air pollution poses a serious health risk. Medical problems that have been associated with poor indoor air quality include dizziness, headaches, eye nose or throat irritation, dry or itchy skin, nausea, shortness of breath, difficulty in concentrating, fatigue, sensitivity to odors, allergies, depression, and chronic illnesses.

The Solution

The Smelleze™ Printing Deodorizer Pouch was specially developed to adsorb, neutralize, and encapsulate unpleasant prepress and press odors on contact. It will eliminate odoriferous gases like acetic acid, formaldehyde, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, alcohol, ozone, VOC's, etc. which could be emitted from photographic, plate, and press operations. Smelleze™ will truly cleanse the air of tough printing odors and complement existing ventilation systems. This will be appreciated by customers, employees, and improve your image.

It's No Cover-up

The Smelleze™ Printing Deodorizer Pouch is a natural deodorizer that can be used to eliminate noxious and unpleasant prepress and press odors instead of merely masking them with fragrances. Smelleze™ is negatively charged whereas odoriferous gases ride on positively charged particles. As a result, Smelleze™ draws in printing odors like a strong magnet. Thereafter, it traps, neutralizes, and encapsulates the odors without smelly cover-ups. The molecular structure of Smelleze™ is made up of a lattice structure arranged to form a honeycomb framework of billions of interconnecting channels. This gives Smelleze™ an enormous surface area that is larger than several football fields. The latter enables Smelleze™ to adsorb phenomenal amounts of prepress and printing odors and work for months.

Environmentally Friendly

The Smelleze™ Printing Deodorizer Pouch is non-toxic, safe, non-hazardous, natural, non-scented, and non-caustic. It is an ideal environmentally friendly solution for eliminating prepress and press odors without adding pollutants to the air employees breathe and improving indoor air quality. Smelleze™ does not contain chemical additives and is especially beneficial for those suffering from chemical sensitivity.

Applications

Smelleze™ can be effectively used by all types of printing facilities to eliminate odors. Typical applications include:

• Photoprocessing Areas

• Dark Rooms

• Proofing Areas

• Plate Processing Areas

• Offset Press Areas

• Flexographic Press Areas

• Gravure Press Areas

• Screen Printing Areas

• Digital Printing Areas

• Chemical Storage & Mixing Areas

• Rag Containers

• Offices

• Other Areas With Odor Problems

Directions

For a breath of fresh air, simply remove the plastic cover, place Smelleze™ pouches adjacent to processors, replenishment tanks, presses, chemical mixing areas, in any other area to treated, and smell the difference. Use one or more pouches for every 400 square feet. This product will function most efficiently in an enclosed area with good air circulation. To obtain the best results, remove the odor sources (e.g. open containers and spills) and clean the affected area prior to treating with Smelleze™. For extra effectiveness, this product may be used in conjunction with Smelleze™ General Purpose Deodorizer Granules and Powder.

Rejuvenating, Reusing & Recycling

The Smelleze™ Printing Deodorizer Pouch may be reused repeatedly after periodically rejuvenating them. Rejuvenate the pouches weekly until a noticeable decrease in odor is detected. Thereafter, rejuvenate them every 3-4 months or when odor levels increase. To rejuvenate, simply heat the pouches in a microwave 2-4 minutes or place in direct sunlight for a day and reuse.

The number of times Smelleze™ can be rejuvenated and its actual life span will depend on the odor concentrations, temperature, humidity and velocity of air flow it is exposed to. Replace the pouches every 3-4 months or when rejuvenation eventually fails to work.

As a precaution, do not rejuvenate the Smelleze™ in a microwave if they have been exposed to a hazardous or toxic substance. It is better to be safe and to rejuvenate the pouch outdoors in direct sunlight where is plenty of ventilation.

Unused Smelleze™ odor control media or used media that has not been exposed to hazardous substances can be recycled by removing this material from the pouch and applying to gardens, flower beds, yards, fields, potting soil and plant beds with thorough watering. It will act as a slow release fertilizer and help retain soil moisture.

Disposal

The unused Smelleze™ Printing Deodorizer Pouch is non-hazardous and environmentally safe. However, this may change if it is exposed to hazardous or toxic substances. Used Smelleze™ should be disposed according to all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

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