VOCs & Odor Solutions | Puragen

VOCs & Odor Control

Puragen develops and supplies activated carbons that enhance air quality and improve workplace conditions by removing harmful pollutants. We can help with compliance with regulatory standards such as the Clean Air Strategy, the Industrial Emissions Directive, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

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Contaminants we remove

Puragen supplies activated-carbon-based filtration services that remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and various odour-causing molecules:

  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
    Our range of virgin and reactivated carbons are ideal for the removal of a wide range of VOCs, including benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX group), acetone, isocyanates (TDI, MDI), siloxanes and styrene. We can remove volatile short-gain PFAS molecules from exhaust air in the chemicals industry
  • Odor causing compounds
    Our specialised impregnated activated carbons are used to remove odorous, and potentially hazardous compounds such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S), dimethyl-sulfide (DMS), formaldehyde and ammonia (NH3)

Activated carbon products for VOCs and Odor Control

Puragen supplies a range of different activated carbon media for air treatment  applications.

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Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)

For applications where standard VOCs are the main contaminant group.  Traditionally, 4mm pellets were used for this application, but recently large GAC from various raw materials has gained popularity.

We also offer virgin and reactivated versions. Reactivated carbon offers improved economic and environmental performance, with a far lower CO₂ footprint (>90%) compared with virgin materials.

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Impregnated activated carbons

For the removal of odorous compounds that aren’t readily adsorbed by standard carbon grades, we offer specialised impregnated grades. We treat this media with a functional chemical to promote a reaction with the targeted compound.

These carbons are widely used for the abatement of inorganics such as H2S and NH3, as well as DMS and formaldehyde. This works as a chemisorption reaction, or a chemical process, rather than the physical process in standard adsorption. We also offer impregnated grades for abatement of heavy metals, notably mercury.

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Extruded pellets

For the abatement of odors and the removal of VOCs, extruded activated pellets are typically used. We use impregnated versions for inorganic contaminants like hydrogen sulfide and ammonia to enhance efficiency.  We also offer large GAC grades for this application.

Mobile filters for VOCs & Odor Control

Puragen supplies a wide range of mobile carbon filters for gas phase purification applications.  These modular units are generally supplied on a rental and service basis and offer a convenient plug & play solution that requires no on-site carbon handling.

Relevant Industries

These industries commonly use Puragen’s VOCs & Odor Control applications. Take a look at our other products and services for these industries.

Remove contaminants for safe drinking water and wastewater discharge

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Capture emissions and odors from waste facilities such as waste reception halls and waste transfer stations

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Filter emissions from industrial and manufacturing processes

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Remove liquid and gas phase hazardous chemicals from soil and groundwater

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Enhance safety and quality through purification, decolorisation, deodorisation and removal of organic compounds

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Purify, decolorise and remove contaminants from chemical and medical products

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Our Capabilities

To deliver the best possible filtration solutions for every customer, Puragen takes a long term partnership approach, we can manage and support each and every stage of the journey, and are committed to innovation to improve everything we do.

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Expertise & Analytics

Our award winning chemists, materials scientists and engineers use leading lab facilities and analytics to derive and support precise technical solutions for each customer requirement.

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Carbon Engineering

We supply a comprehensive range of carbons tailored to specific applications. We also enhance the performance of our carbon for specific processes via impregnation and precise particle sizing.

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Fixed Filter Services

We can manage as much of the carbon lifecycle as each customer requires, from supply, carbon exchange and reactivation to system maintenance and optimisation.

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Mobile Filtration

We operate a growing mobile filter fleet to deliver scalable, plug and play filters to customers, with maximum flexibility, minimal downtime, and no on-site waste handling.​

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Reactivation

We operate one of the most advanced closed-loop carbon reactivation networks in Europe to deliver efficient filtration, traceability and environmental benefits.

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Integrated Logistics

Our processing and logistics hubs deliver to and support each customer’s needs across our full range of products and services.​

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