4-8 m² passive air purifier: office, wardrobe, baby's room
The AIRPURLABS 60 g air purifier cleans a 4 to 8 m² space — office, walk-in wardrobe, cupboard, baby's room — without electricity, without a filter to change and without releasing any by-products. It binds formaldehyde permanently, a carcinogenic pollutant commonly found in our homes (wardrobes, beds…), captures volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and neutralises stubborn odours (cigarette smoke, mould, drains). Its efficacy was measured by the independent FCBA institute according to ISO 16000-23: −44% formaldehyde within 24 hours and around −30% for the other VOCs tested (toluene, n-dodecane), in a test chamber.
A technology born of research: two capture mechanisms
The AIRPURLABS® active ingredient traps pollutants in two ways:
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By chemisorption, for formaldehyde. This very small, highly volatile molecule is poorly retained by conventional absorbers, which release it again. Here, a specific reagent binds it permanently within the active ingredient, where it is converted into a stable compound that remains trapped there. No pollutant is released into the air: once captured, the formaldehyde does not come back out.
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By adsorption, for the other VOCs (benzene, toluene, n-dodecane…). These molecules bind to a high-performance activated carbon: 1,000 m² of exchange surface per gram, giving 6 hectares of contact surface in this 60 g purifier.
This formulation is the result of a year of research with the CNRS and the Université de Haute-Alsace, and is covered by a patent.
The wool pad lets air circulate continuously. No batteries, no plug, no noise: ideal near a baby's cot or in a small space.
What it neutralises
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by new furniture, paints and textiles, household products and combustion (road traffic, fireplace, candles, incense…)
- Formaldehyde, a carcinogenic pollutant common in indoor air
- Cigarette and stale tobacco odours
- Mould odours
- Sewer and drain odours
- Litter tray odours...
Why choose this air purifier?
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Measured efficacy — −44% formaldehyde in 24 h and around −30% VOCs in a test chamber, independent FCBA institute, ISO 16000-23
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No electricity, no filter — no parts to change, no power consumption
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Around €1 a month — €24.90 for 2 years of efficacy in a 4 m² room
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Silent — suitable for a baby's room or an office
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No harmful by-products — unlike ionic or ozone purifiers
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Made in France, within the social and solidarity economy (ESAT sheltered workshop, Fédération des Aveugles du Grand Est, Strasbourg)
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Concours Lépine award winner, patented AIRPURLABS®
Technical specifications
| Capacity |
4 m² (10 m³) to 8 m² depending on the desired lifespan |
| Recommended rooms |
Office, walk-in wardrobe, baby's room |
| Dimensions |
11 cm high |
| Weight |
60 g of active ingredient |
| Active ingredient |
Modified activated carbon, patented AIRPURLABS®: high specific surface area (1,000 m²/g) for the adsorption of VOCs, reagent binding formaldehyde by chemisorption. Developed with the CNRS and the UHA |
| Lifespan |
Up to 2 years in 4 m², up to 1 year in 8 m²* |
| Manufacturing |
France — ESAT Fédération des Aveugles du Grand Est (Strasbourg) |
* Lifespan depends on use: candles, incense and cigarettes shorten the period of efficacy. Unopened and kept in its airtight packaging, the purifier has no expiry date.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be used in a baby's room?
Yes, it is one of the most common uses: with no electricity, no noise and no chemical diffusion, it neutralises the formaldehyde emitted by new furniture and linen.
How long does this air purifier last?
Up to 2 years in a 4 m² room, up to 1 year in an 8 m² room. The actual lifespan depends on the level of pollution in the room: candles, incense and cigarettes speed up the saturation of the active ingredient.
Does it really work without electricity?
Yes. The AIRPURLABS® active ingredient works through simple contact with the ambient air thanks to the wool pad — no power supply, fan or battery is needed.
Where is it made?
In France, in Strasbourg, in an ESAT (a sheltered workshop providing employment for people with disabilities) run by the Fédération des Aveugles du Grand Est — a manufacturing choice rooted in the social and solidarity economy.
The colour I received is slightly different from the photo. Is that normal?
Yes. The active ingredient contains charcoal, which can slightly alter the shade of the pad, especially on light colours. This does not affect its efficacy.
Recycling
When your purifier reaches the end of its life, send it back to us at the address given in the Contact section (with your email address inside the parcel): we will give you a €10 voucher valid on orders of €50 or more.
Purificateur d'air petite surface : bureau, dressing, lit bébé 4-8 m2
€24,90