FAQs - Science & Technology

This is comparable to other common household items* with below average and low EMF ratings.

For comparison, here are a few examples and their EMF levels:

• Electric Shavers - 0.4-10 mG
• Hair Dryer - 0.1-10 mG
• Can Opener - 3-30 mG
• Electric Range - 0.2-9 mG
• Microwave Oven - 1-30 mG
• Television - 0.1-8 mG
• Computer Terminal - 1-3 mG

Background levels (the levels we are all commonly exposed to) usually range between 0.1 and 4 milligauss.

*Information referenced/cross referenced from EPA (EMF in Your Environment: Magnetic Field Measurements of Everyday Electrical Devices), Wisconsin.gov/air Electromagnetic Fields Exposure information, ct.gov Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF): Health Concerns, California. libertyutilities.com Understanding EMF, niehs.nih.gov Electric and Magnetic Fields

None of our air purifiers or Whole Home Solutions use photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) or ultraviolet (UV) bulbs.

Currently we do not, and our systems cannot be modified to do so.

No, none of our systems use any chemical cleaners or add anything to the air. At Intellipure, we value your Indoor Air Quality and strive to remove pollutants in the environment without adding anything other than pure, clean air.

A micron, also known as (µm), is a small unit of measurement for length. It is another name for micrometer, which is one-thousandth of a millimeter, or, one-millionth of a meter.  Airborne particles are usually described in microns.

The human eye can see debris and dust particles that are as small as approximately 25 microns in size. Particles smaller than 0.3 microns — much too small to see — are considered to be ultrafine particles. These smaller particles enter the body and travel through the bloodstream. They penetrate deep into the lungs and can potentially cause inflammation, heart disease, brain disease, and exacerbate pre-existing conditions. Children, elderly people, and people with lung problems like asthma are especially vulnerable.

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Most air purifiers are designed to meet the HEPA, or High-Efficiency Particulate Air, standards. This means that they effectively remove 99.97% of airborne particles at 0.3µm in size. The HEPA filter is a mesh-like sheet of dense interwoven synthetic or glass fibers. As air passes through the filter, large particles get trapped, but anything smaller than 0.3µm can get through and be released back out into the air you’re breathing.

Many of the most harmful particles, including bacteria, allergens, chemicals, and viruses are smaller than 0.3µm. That’s why at Intellipure, we created our proprietary DFS technology to efficiently remove 99.99% of harmful airborne particles at 0.007 µm in size. The DFS high energy field creates a self-contained, highly energized state in the main filter that clusters ultrafine particles to make them larger, allowing the main filter to effectively capture ultrafine particles. The DFS continually creates high-energy exposure through the pleats and fibers of the main filter. This prevents organism growth in the main filter and prevents live organisms from escaping back into the air.
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How does DFS work?

• Our products are tested with a class 1 laser particle counter and are certified to meet or exceed HEPA standards.
• The DFS high energy field creates a self‐contained, highly energized state in the main filter that clusters ultrafine particles to make them larger, allowing the main filter to effectively capture ultrafine particles.
• The DFS continually creates high energy exposure through the pleats and fibers of the main filter. This prevents organism growth in the main filter and prevents live organisms from escaping back into the air.

Read our recent article on the differences between HEPA, ULPA and DFS.

DFS uses a proprietary technology that prevents bacteria growth from building up on your air purifier. Although true HEPA air purifiers expel fresh air, they don’t do anything to keep the filter itself clean or free from bacteria and mold.

By inhibiting growth, DFS technology also prevents live organisms from escaping back into the air. In effect, by using this technology, you are improving your air without exposing yourself and your loved ones to new harmful bacteria growth.

UV light purifiers use UV-C light, also known as germicidal light. It harms cells by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA, which either kills them or leaves them incapacitated. The harmful particles have to be exposed to UV-C light for long periods of time for this to work. UV-C light is only effective at disinfecting surfaces and is not effective at destroying pollutants in the air. This technology does nothing for destroying particulate matter like PM2.5 or ultrafine particles, including VOCs. UV-C light also produces ozone which can be extremely toxic to our respiratory systems and general health.

Our proprietary DFS technology has been studied and proven to remove 99.99% of airborne particles down to 0.007 µm in size. It uses a self-contained, highly-energized state in the main filter that clusters ultrafine particles together to make them larger, allowing the main filter to effectively capture ultrafine particles. The controlled, isolated high-energy field generated by the DFS continually creates high-energy exposure through the pleats and fibers of the main filter. This prevents organism growth in the main filter and prevents live organisms from escaping back into the air. These two mechanisms work together to provide ultraclean filtration of particles. DFS air purifiers are also certified with the Zero Ozone Verification by Intertek and are part of the Intertek Sustainability program. That means our air purification technology will fill your spaces with clean air without creating harmful ozone. You can find information about the certification by searching the Intertek Sustainability Directory.

Yes — Intellipure air purifiers are effective at removing particles and airborne chemicals that are created by wildfire smoke. Our DFS technology can remove and eliminate ash and soot caused by fires from your indoor air.

Wildfire smoke primarily consists of water vapor, ultrafine particles, and dangerous gases. These gases include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The composition of wildfire smoke can vary based on changes like the temperature, what is burning, and the wind. According to the EPA, smoke from wildfires in the United States adversely affects air quality and potentially puts people at health risk from smoke exposure.

Yes — Intellipure air purifiers work great to reduce the amount of pet dander, hair, and odors that accumulate in your home! By eliminating these harmful particles with our DFS technology, you are creating an environment where you and your loved ones can breathe easily without constantly being triggered by indoor air pollutants like pet allergens.

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Intellipure conducted a series of tests to show the efficiency of DFS technology in the capture and permanent removal of airborne viruses and bacteria.
Dr. Syed Sattar, a world-renowned Infection Control expert and an advisor to the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the World Health Organization, conducted his studies in a chamber that was built to follow U.S. EPA guidelines. Our DFS technology was proven to remove from the air a proxy virus for SARS-CoV-2 (RNA virus MS2), with 99.987% elimination in 10 minutes of the 0.03 micron particle surrogate. The test also showed that there was 100% elimination in 45 minutes and again 100% at 24 hours, indicating no reintroduction of the proxy virus.

Intellipure can't promise to prevent you from getting COVID-19. However, with our air purification units, you can breathe cleaner, safer air. We recommend that you review COVID-19-related information from the CDC and other reliable resources to learn more.

Note: To read our full announcement regarding COVID-19, please visit our parent company website.

Intellipure air purifiers are very effective at removing odors from the air. Our innovative Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) adsorption filters are custom-made to remove fumes, solvents, cleaners, and other VOCs. We designed our VOC granular material to maximize airflow for the effective and efficient operation of your air purification unit.

As part of our mission to make the world a better and safer place, we believe that air purifiers should not only perform well but also be built right with rigorous standards like Intertek Zero Ozone.

Many of our portable air purifiers are certified with the Zero Ozone Verification by Intertek and are a part of the Intertek Sustainability Program. This means that our air purifiers are certified to deliver clean air in all your spaces without producing harmful ozone. You can find more information about the certification by searching the Intertek Sustainability Directory.

DFS, or Disinfecting FIltration System technology, was developed by Intellipure through a U.S. military grant. It has been rigorously lab-tested and has been proven to remove 99.99% of harmful particles at 0.007 (µm). DFS technology also guarantees greater lifetime performance of your air purification system when compared to other air purifiers.

Our Intellipure air purifiers are tested with a class 1 laser particle counter and are certified to meet or exceed HEPA standards. The DFS high energy field creates a self-contained, highly-energized state in the main filter that clusters ultrafine particles to make them larger, allowing the main filter to effectively capture ultrafine particles. It continually creates high-energy exposure through the pleats and fibers of the main filter. This prevents organism growth in the main filter and live organisms from escaping back into the air.

Contact an Intellipure representative to learn more about our air purifiers and start your journey to cleaner indoor air!

Yes — your Intellipure air purifier will work if placed in the same room as a dehumidifier. However, for best results, we recommend that you don't place them directly next to each other. Learn more about air purifier best practices by clicking here.

When using an Intellipure air purifier, you may notice that your air smells fresher than it did before. Your indoor air can be 5 to 100 times more polluted when not using an air purifier. When those pollutants are removed from your environment, you experience nothing but clean fresh air.