Mobile air purification system eCHEM Sentinel

laboratory

Overview
eCHEM Sentinel is a mobile chemical air decontamination unit designed for rapid removal of oxidising biocide residues and volatile chemical pollutants in clinical and laboratory environments. The unit combines a dedicated adsorption module with high-surface media to capture oxidants and odorous compounds, allowing treated rooms to be released faster after airborne surface disinfection.

Function
eCHEM Sentinel performs rapid chemical air decontamination via a dedicated adsorption module that specifically targets oxidising substances and common laboratory vapours. It is primarily used after automated airborne surface disinfection (ASD) to remove dry biocide mist and residual vapours, reducing downtime and exposure risk for staff. The device delivers a high air exchange rate to treat large volumes efficiently.

Targeted compounds

• Acetic acid
• Peracetic acid (peroxyacetic acid)
• Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
• Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
• Mercaptans
• Ammonia
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde

Applications

• Rapid elimination of biocides after automated room disinfection (ASD)
• Endoscope disinfection rooms and reprocessing areas
• In vitro fertilisation (IVF) laboratories
• Anatomopathology and histology laboratories
• Rooms exposed to solvents or odorous emissions (including algal degradation events)

Problems addressed

• Removal of chemical pollutants and toxic airborne compounds
• Acceleration of room turnover following airborne surface disinfection
• Protection of personnel from chemical vapours generated during instrument disinfection and laboratory procedures

Benefits and control

• High, continuously adjustable ventilation flows to match room volume and operational constraints
• Ventilation speeds adjustable from 300 m3/h to 1400 m3/h
• Remote control and compatibility with RHEA supervision systems
• Centralised control via integrated touch screen for parameter management
• Mobile unit with large exchange surface for efficient adsorption and fast treatment cycles

Studies and publications (selected)

• Evaluation of surface biocleaning effectiveness when using an airborne disinfection device in haematology intensive care units
• Manual biocleaning versus airborne disinfection in Haematology
• Evaluation de la qualité microbiologique du bionettoyage en soins intensifs d’hématologie

Technical specifications

• Volumetric flow rate: ventilation speeds continuously adjustable from 300 m3/h to 1400 m3/h
• Maximum treatment capability: up to 1400 m3/h
• Dimensions: H 151 cm x W 75 cm x D 52 cm
• Target compounds: acetic acid, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), H2S, mercaptans, ammonia, VOCs, formaldehyde
• Control options: remote control, RHEA-compatible, centralised touch-screen control
• Typical applications: endoscope reprocessing rooms, IVF labs, anatomopathology labs, post-ASD room treatment, solvent-exposed areas