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Healthy living – keeping toxins in your home under control

Invisible danger: Indoor toxins affect health and indoor climate

Many living and working spaces contain harmful vapors that are invisible to the naked eye. Solvents from paints, varnishes, and adhesives, formaldehyde from furniture, and emissions from building materials and floor coverings can cause long-term pollution of indoor air.

Children, seniors, and sensitive individuals are particularly susceptible to these so-called VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which can cause headaches, poor concentration, or breathing difficulties.

oxytec systems with plasma and UV-C technology specifically break down these pollutants, ensuring a healthy and safe living environment.

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Common sources of household toxins

Space or material Typical emissions Health effects
New furniture, chipboard Formaldehyde, solvents Irritation, allergies, headaches
Wall paints, varnishes VOC, toluene, xylene Concentration problems, fatigue
Floor coverings & adhesives Plasticizers, styrene Hormonal disorders, irritation
Renovated rooms Combined pollutants Stress on the immune system
Plastic windows & insulation materials Flame retardants, VOC Long-term stress on the respiratory tract

Why use Oxytec to reduce toxins in the home?

Neutralizes VOCs and chemical vapors directly in the room air
No masking with fragrances—genuine elimination of pollutants
Effective against volatile and persistent compounds
Unobtrusive devices—low maintenance and energy efficient
Ideal for renovations, new buildings, and existing rooms

Legal requirements

DIN EN 16516 (Indoor air quality for building products)

  • Regulates emissions from building materials for living spaces
  • Basis for building code approval

Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV)

  • Indoor air must not pose a health risk
  • Also applies to living spaces used for work

IfSG – Infection Protection Act & environmental health recommendations

  • Basis for a hygienic indoor climate
  • Relevance for long-term exposure to indoor air pollutants

Indoor toxins remain invisible—but their effects, unfortunately, do not.
With oxytec, you can create healthy, low-pollutant spaces for current and future generations.

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Technical solutions from Oxytec

Plasma air purifiers against VOCs and household toxins

  • Reliably breaks down organic pollutants
  • Effective against odors, solvents, and outgassing
  • Suitable for long-term use in inhabited rooms

UV-C Air Disinfection 500/1000

UV-C recirculating air purifier

UV-C combination systems for indoor air purification

  • Further reduce microbiological contamination
  • Safe to use—even during continuous operation
  • Ideal for bedrooms, children’s rooms, and living rooms

Cleanair Sky

Plasma air purifier for neutralizing odors and germs

Supply air treatment in controlled residential ventilation

  • Prevents harmful substances from entering via outside air
  • Effectively sterilizes and filters before entering the living space
  • Can be retrofitted into existing controlled ventilation systems

Freshair

UV-C Luftreiniger gegen Keime, Allergene, Wohngifte und Geruch

Typical areas of application

  • Living spaces after renovations
  • New buildings with high-emission building materials
  • Schools and daycare centers
  • Care and health facilities
  • Households with allergy sufferers
  • Energy-efficient houses with dense building envelopes

Your advantages with oxytec

Noticeable improvement in indoor climate
Long-term protection against harmful toxins in the home
Easy integration into any room design
Suitable for private and commercial use
Increased property value thanks to good indoor air quality

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Which household toxins are removed from the air by Oxytec systems?

Our systems are designed to neutralize a wide range of typical indoor pollutants, including:

  • Formaldehyde from furniture, chipboard, and floor coverings
  • Solvents (VOCs) from paints, varnishes, and cleaners
  • Plasticizers and flame retardants from plastics
  • Odorous substances from textiles, cleaning agents, building materials

The reduction is achieved through photolysis, UV-C, and catalytic decomposition—without leaving any residue or ozone.

How quickly does air purification work against these substances?

The improvement of indoor air quality begins:

  • immediately after commissioning, depending on room size and air exchange
  • a significant reduction can be measured within 24–72 hours
  • with continuous operation, the indoor air level remains permanently low

How does the Oxytec system differ from conventional filters?

Filters (HEPA, activated carbon) retain particles, but become clogged and must be replaced regularly.
Oxytec systems break down molecules directly in the air, e.g. through:

  • UV-C irradiation (germ reduction and decomposition of organic substances)
  • Photocatalytic oxidation (PCO)
  • Plasma or ozone reactions with immediate reverse reaction

This requires less maintenance and is more hygienic in the long term.

Where is the best place to install the devices?

Depending on the system:

  • Recirculation units: directly in the room (mobile or wall-mounted)
  • Supply air modules: in ventilation ducts or behind heat recovery units
  • Central systems: can be combined with controlled ventilation systems in new buildings or comprehensive renovations

Are the devices suitable for continuous operation in living spaces?

Yes. They are:

  • whisper quiet (<35 dB(A))
  • ozone-free during operation
  • approved for continuous indoor use

Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and children’s rooms.

What are the legal limits for toxins in the home?

In Germany, the following apply, among others:

  • Formaldehyde limit: 0.1 ppm (according to WHO recommendation)
  • VOCs: TVOC limit value according to AgBB scheme
  • DIN EN 13779 & VDI 6022: Guideline values for indoor air quality

oxytec systems help to remain below these thresholds – permanently and safely.

Are there any subsidy programs for improving indoor air quality?

In certain cases, yes:

  • Subsidies from KfW, BAFA, or state funds for renovations
  • Subsidies for health reasons (care level, allergies)
  • Subsidies for housing associations or municipal agencies

We provide support with technical project descriptions and funding advice as required.