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No home or business environment is immune to poor indoor air quality problems. Firstly, this could result from biological contamination caused by living organisms such as bacteria, viruses, mold, pollen, dust mites and insect droppings that accumulate in ducts, carpeting, insulation and drains. Secondly, it can be caused by volatile organic compound (VOC) and chemical emissions resulting from the use of products such as cleaners, disinfectants, perfumes, air fresheners, hair sprays, cigarettes, insecticides, paint, carpets, adhesives, and laminated furniture. Thirdly, equipment such as stoves, furnaces, space heaters, printers, copy machines and various manufacturing processes can also emit noxious chemical and particulate contaminants.

Unfortunately, most ventilation systems only recirculate room air and remove large particulate matter such as dirt, dust and lint. Noxious odors, pollutants and germs are left free to recirculate in the air you breathe. Over time, they could increase in concentration and result in serious indoor air pollution problems e.g. sick building syndrome.

According to the EPA, "indoor pollution can be as much as 100 times greater than outdoors." Research performed by the World Health Organization indicates over 30 percent of buildings worldwide are affected by contaminated indoor air. Since most people spend close to 90% of their time indoors and breathe about 20,000 liters of air/day, indoor air pollution poses a serious health risk. Medical problems that have been associated with poor indoor air quality include dizziness, headaches, eye, nose or throat irritation, dry or itchy skin, nausea, shortness of breath, difficulty in concentrating, fatigue, sensitivity to odors, allergies, asthma, depression, and chronic illnesses.

In a bold move to address poor indoor air quality problems, IMTEK has introduced a revolutionary new product, SaniBulb™, which combines the energy saving compact fluorescent (CFL) lamp technology with state of the art electronic and nano photocatalytic technology. This innovative multi-tasking light bulb sanitizes, purifies and deodorizers the air harnessing the power of light while saving energy and reducing pollution! SaniBulb™ empowers every individual and organization with a simple and cost effective way to improve indoor air quality while fighting global warming.

What are the Benefits of SaniBulb™?

SaniBulb™ Kills Germs
SaniBulb™ will sanitize your air by killing various microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold spores and dust mites without the use of any harmful chemical sanitizers. The next generation sanitizing coating on this bulb not only kills germs, but also decomposes the cell itself along with any toxic products. SaniBulb™ will effectively decrease the spread of germs and minimize sick days. Germs cannot become immune to SaniBulbs™ sanitizing power which is stronger then conventional chemical based disinfectants like chlorine and ozone.

SaniBulb™ Removes Allergens & Irritants
If you are one of the over 50 million people in America suffering from allergies, SaniBulb™ can help you. SaniBulb™ will purify your air by destroying airborne allergens and irritants such as pollen, tobacco smoke and pet dander by simply turning on your light. Best of all, this safe product eliminates the need for harmful chemicals and UV light commonly used for sanitizing. Fighting allergies has never been easier.

SaniBulb™ Destroys Deadly Pollutants
Indoor air pollution is caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and chemical contaminants released from various products, appliances and equipment. It is a serious health threat and must be eliminated to provide a safe, healthy and productive environment. A simple and effective way to destroy harmful chemical pollutants like formaldehyde, styrene and toluene is to switch to SaniBulb™ from incandescent lights. The nano photocatalytic technology employed in this product will oxidize noxious chemical contaminants into harmless carbon dioxide and water by simply switching on a light bulb!

SaniBulb™ Eliminates Unpleasant Odors Safely
If you are currently using air fresheners, scented gels, aerosols or plug-in fresheners, you could be exposed to harmful chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde and pthalates which tend to be emitted from these products. These chemicals have been linked to breathing difficulties, development problems in babies and cancer in lab animals according to the Sierra Club, The Natural Resources Defense Council, Alliance for Healthy Homes and the National Center for Healthy Housing. When you switch to SaniBulb™, you will be destroying odors safely instead of masking them with deadly chemicals. It is ideal for any place you have persistent odors and is a healthy alternative to harmful chemical based deodorizers.

SaniBulb™ Helps Comply with Indoor Air Quality Regulations
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations have Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) for hazardous chemicals. In order to provide workers a safe environment, companies are responsible for ensuring their employees are not overexposed to hazardous substances. Most other countries also have similar regulations to ensure a safe workplace and fines can be steep for non compliance in addition to negative publicity. A simple switch to SaniBulb™ can help any company create a safer environment to comply with indoor air quality regulations by destroying deadly pollutants.

SaniBulb™ Helps Fight Global Warming
Light is powered mainly by coal burning power plants and natural gas, both of which create greenhouse gases (GHG) that cause global warming. The EPA estimates that 1.535 lbs of greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere for every kilowatt hour of electricity generated by a coal-fired plant.

Replacing a single 100 watt conventional incandescent light bulb with a 25 watt SaniBulb™ can prevent more than 169 pounds of coal from being burned and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 814 pounds over the lifetime of the bulb. This is over 4,000 times SaniBulbs™ own weight in greenhouse gases!!

Looking at the big picture, it is estimated that if every American swapped a single incandescent bulb with a CFL, it would collectively save $8 billion in energy costs, prevent burning 30 billion pounds of coal and remove 2 million cars worth of green house gas emissions from our environment. Now imagine what a difference we can make if we switched all our incandescent light bulbs to SaniBulb™.

Never before have so many people had so much power to do something as simple as changing a light bulb to fight global warming while improving indoor air quality and saving money!

SaniBulb™ Prevent Other Pollution Too
Coal-fired power plant smokestacks are also a big threat to health. In addition to releasing carbon dioxide (CO2), they also release sulfur dioxide (main cause of acid rain), nitrogen oxide (causes smog and acid rain), radioactive pollutants (can release more than a nuclear power plant) and particulates. These deadly pollutants could lead to heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks and premature deaths. Using SaniBulb™ will help reduce this pollution and smog by using less energy and contributing to a safer environment. Furthermore, it can also help reduce the negative impacts from radioactive waste and hydroelectic plants.

SaniBulb™ Makes your Lighting Carbon Neutral
While CFLs use 75% less electricity than their incandescent counterparts, they still require some electricity, which results in carbon dioxide emissions. We use a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each bulb to offset the carbon dioxide emissions that will be generated by SaniBulb™ over its entire life, making it a true carbon neutral product. The carbon offsets are made by donations of our CFLs through qualified reputable organizations so they have an immediate and real impact on global warming unlike planting of trees which could take many years to produce the same impact. We clearly state the Total Carbon Footprint Reduction (sum of the carbon reduction from converting from incandescent bulbs plus the free carbon offsets for the SaniBulbs™) you will experience when you switch to any of our SaniBulbs™.

SaniBulb™ Reduces your Overall Carbon Footprint
By using the single multi tasking SaniBulbs™ instead of electrically powered air purifiers and incandescent lights, you will be using less energy by retiring redundant appliances and inefficient lighting. Furthermore, by discontinuing the use of chemically based sanitizers and deodorizers you will further reduce your carbon footprint since these products are consumables that require a significant amount of energy and resources to produce. Therefore, by using our carbon neutral SaniBulbs™ you will be generating less carbon dioxide and reducing your overall carbon footprint in addition to making your lighting totally carbon neutral.

SaniBulb™ Reduces your Energy Consumption by 75%!
SaniBulb™ is starting to light the way to a more energy efficient tomorrow and their popularity is not surprising. Compared to the energy guzzling old fashioned incandescent light bulb technology, Sanibulbs™ extreme energy efficiency is nothing short of dazzling. A 25 watt SaniBulb™ provides an equivalent of 100 watts of traditional incandescent light resulting in energy savings of about 75%.

Due to the enormous potential to increase energy savings and reduce pollution, various organizations have undertaken a variety of creative measures to encourage the adoption of CFLs. In addition, governments across the globe have taken (e.g. US, Canada, Australia & Ireland) or are considering strong measures to encourage adoption of CFLs or to entirely displace incandescent light bulbs. Ireland will be the first country to implement a ban in 2009 and Australia will phase out incandescent lights by 2010. USA and Canada have also committed to phasing out incandescent lights starting in 2012.

SaniBulb™ Saves Money!
Although the up-front cost of a SaniBulb™ is higher than a standard incandescent bulb, the cost savings over the life of the bulb can be striking since it is much more energy efficient, lasts 10 times longer and it eliminates the need for expensive and harmful chemical based air sanitizers, purifiers and deodorizers. Let's consider a conservative example for switching to a single SaniBulb™. Assume that:

Item	Incandescent Bulb	SaniBulb™ CFL	Estimated Savings
Bulb Cost(s)	$5.00	$23.99	-$18.99
Operating Cost (energy & maintenance)	$96.00	$16.00	$79.00
Deodorizers/Sanitizers/Filters Cost	$300.00	$0	$300.00
Net Life Cycle Savings			$360.01

By replacing just one incandescent light bulb with SaniBulb™, you will save over $350 over the life of that bulb which is over $70/year. If you replace more bulbs, your savings will be propotionally greater especially when you factor in the AC savings in the hot summer months. In the long run, SaniBulb™ won’t cost you money, it will save you money!

Other Benefits from Switching to SaniBulb™

SaniBulbs™ Excellent Light Quality is Warm & Inviting
There is no reason to be concerned about CFL lighting quality anymore. It has been improving dramatically since they were first introduced almost 20 years ago. SaniBulb™ light quality now rivals traditional light bulbs in many applications. They turn on instantly, don’t hum, are flicker free and the 2,700K warm white version SaniBulb™ delivers warm inviting light that is indistinguishable from incandescent lights. This is made possible by use of rare earth phosphors for excellent color and warmth. In fact, according to a study performed by Popular Mechanics, CFLs scored higher than incandescent bulbs for overall quality of the light. In other words, CFLs aren’t just better for both your wallet and the environment, they produce better light and they don’t peek above most lamp shades anymore!

SaniBulb™ is Maintenance Free
Simply replace your old fashioned incandescent light bulbs with SaniBulb™ and forget about them. Since they last for over 8,000 hours, which is ten times longer then incandescent bulbs, you won’t have to replace them for a very long time. Imagine cutting down on your trips to buy bulbs and the times you have to change those hard to get to bulbs. Also, since SaniBulb™ is completely quiet, you won’t notice the difference while you enjoy your music, TV or share a quiet conversation. So switch to SaniBulb™, sit back and bask in its long lasting, comfortable, energy saving light while it cleans your air.

SaniBulb™ Reduces Fire Hazards
Standard old fashioned incandescent light bulbs are very inefficient. In fact, over half the energy consumed by them produces heat, not light. Your home or business will be safer when you switch to SaniBulb™ since it produces less heat thus reducing fire hazards. This reduction in heat will also cut your AC bills when the weather gets hot.

SaniBulb™ Helps Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)
Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. is a type of ‘winter depression’ that affects millions of people every year during the winter months. S.A.D. is caused by a biochemical imbalance in the hypothalamus due to the shortening of daylight hours and the lack of sunlight in winter. SaniBulb™ (cool white) can help combat S.A.D and has the added benefit of cleansing your air. According to the National Organization of Seasonal Affective Disorder (NOSAD), light therapy has proven effective in over 80% of diagnosed cases with exposure from 30 minutes to several hours per day to a bright light.

What are the Benefits of Sanibulb™?

Sanibulb™ Kills Germs
Sanibulb™ will sanitize your air by killing various microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold spores and dust mites without the use of any harmful chemical sanitizers. The next generation sanitizing nano coating on this product will not only kill germs, but also decomposes the cell itself along with any toxic products. Sanibulb™ will effectively decrease the spread of germs and minimize sick days. Germs cannot become immune to Sanibulbs™ sanitizing power which is stronger then conventional chemical based disinfectants like chlorine and ozone.

Sanibulb™ Removes Allergens & Irritants
If you are one of the over 50 million people in America suffering from allergies, Sanibulb™ can help you. Sanibulb™ will purify your air by destroying airborne allergens and irritants such as pollen, tobacco smoke and pet dander by simply placing Sanibulb™ over your fluorescent lights. Best of all, this safe product eliminates the need for harmful chemicals and UV light commonly used for sanitizing. Fighting allergies has never been easier!

Sanibulb™ Destroys Deadly Pollutants
Indoor air pollution is caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and chemical contaminants released from various products, appliances and equipment. It is a serious health threat and must be eliminated to provide a safe, healthy and productive environment. A simple and effective way to destroy harmful chemical pollutants like formaldehyde, styrene and toluene is to simply slip Sanibulb™ over your fluorescent lights. The nano photocatalytic technology employed in this product will oxidize noxious chemical contaminants into harmless carbon dioxide and water.

Sanibulb™ Eliminates Unpleasant Odors Safely
If you are currently using air fresheners, scented gels, aerosols or plug-in fresheners, you could be exposed to harmful chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde and pthalates which tend to be emitted from these products. These chemicals have been linked to breathing difficulties, development problems in babies and cancer in lab animals according to the Sierra Club, The Natural Resources Defense Council, Alliance for Healthy Homes and the National Center for Healthy Housing. When you switch to Sanibulb™, you will be destroying odors safely instead of masking them with deadly chemicals. It is ideal for any place you have persistent odors and is a healthy alternative to harmful chemical based deodorizers.

Sanibulb™ Offers Protection against Shattering Fluorescent Lights
Sanibulb™ sleeves easily slip over fluorescent lamps to provide an economical and efficient safeguard for employees, customers, products and equipment from fluorescent lamp breakage. They prevent shattered lamp glass and phosphor dust from contaminating products and equipment and injuring people while making the cleanup much easier and safer. Sanibulb™ sleeves also keep out dirt, dust and insects, reducing cleaning and minimizing lamp replacement due to accidental breakage.

Sanibulb™ Helps Comply with Indoor Air Quality Regulations
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations have Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) for hazardous chemicals. In order to provide workers a safe environment, companies are responsible for ensuring their employees are not overexposed to hazardous substances. Most other countries also have similar regulations to ensure a safe workplace and fines can be steep for non compliance in addition to negative publicity. Simply using Sanibulb™ can help any company create a safer environment to comply with indoor air quality regulations.

Sanibulb™ Helps Fight Global Warming
Air purifiers are powered mainly by coal burning power plants and natural gas, both of which create greenhouse gases (GHG) that cause global warming. The EPA estimates that 1.535 lbs of greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere for every kilowatt hour of electricity generated by a coal-fired plant. By replacing your air purifiers with Sanibulb™ you will reduce your energy consumption which will in turn reduce the amount of coal burned and resulting greenhouse gas emissions.

Sanibulb™ Prevents Other Pollution Too
Coal-fired power plant smokestacks are also a big threat to health. In addition to releasing carbon dioxide, they also release sulfur dioxide (main cause of acid rain), nitrogen oxide (causes smog and acid rain), radioactive pollutants (can release more than a nuclear power plant) and particulates. These deadly pollutants could lead to heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks and premature deaths. Using Sanibulb™ will help reduce this pollution and smog by using less energy and contributing to a safer environment. Furthermore, it can also help reduce the negative impacts from radioactive waste and hydroelectic plants.

Sanibulb™ Reduces your Carbon Footprint
By using Sanibulb™ instead of electrically powered air purifiers you will be using less energy which means you will be generating less carbon dioxide and thus reducing your carbon footprint. Furthermore by discontinuing the use of chemically based deodorizers you will further reduce your carbon footprint since these products are consumables and require a significant amount of energy to produce.

Sanibulb™ is Maintenance Free
Since Sanibulb™ lasts for years, it will keep on cleaning your air during this time and you won’t have to worry about maintenance like cleaning and changing filters or buying sanitizers and disinfectants. Sanibulb™ sleeves also keep out dirt, dust and insects and the nano technology coating is self cleaning so your fluorescent lights will stay cleaner longer. Also, since Sanibulb™ is clear, your customers won’t notice the difference while they are in your facility. So switch to Sanibulb™, and forget about it while it sanitizes your air.

Sanibulb™ Saves Money!
When you use the multi tasking Sanibulb™ you won’t have to invest in an air purifier and this will minimize your consumption of harmful consumable chemical based deodorizers, sanitizers or filters. This is sure to save you money.

What are the Benefits of SaniBulb™?

SaniBulb™ Kills Germs
SaniBulb™ will sanitize your air by killing various microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold spores and dust mites without the use of any harmful chemical sanitizers. The next generation sanitizing nano coating material on this light not only kills germs, but also decomposes the cell itself along with any toxic products. SaniBulb™ will effectively decrease the spread of germs and minimize sick days. Germs cannot become immune to SaniBulbs™ sanitizing power which is stronger then conventional chemical based disinfectants like chlorine and ozone.

SaniBulb™ Destroys Deadly Pollutants
Indoor air pollution is caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and chemical contaminants released from various products, appliances and equipment. It is a serious health threat and must be eliminated to provide a safe, healthy and productive environment. A simple and effective way to destroy harmful chemical pollutants like formaldehyde, styrene and toluene is to switch to SaniBulb™ from ordinary fluorescent lights. The nano photocatalytic technology employed in this product will oxidize noxious chemical contaminants into harmless carbon dioxide and water by simply switching on a light!

SaniBulb™ Eliminates Unpleasant Odors Safely
If you are currently using air fresheners, scented gels, aerosols or plug-in fresheners, you could be exposed to harmful chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde and pthalates. These chemicals have been linked to breathing difficulties, development problems in babies and cancer in lab animals according to the Sierra Club, The Natural Resources Defense Council, Alliance for Healthy Homes and the National Center for Healthy Housing. When you switch to SaniBulb™, you will be destroying odors safely instead of masking them with deadly chemicals. It is ideal for any place you have persistent odors and is a healthy alternative to harmful chemical based deodorizers.

SaniBulb™ Saves Money!
Although the up-front cost of SaniBulb™ may be slightly higher than a standard fluorescent tube, the cost savings over the life of the light can be significant since it lasts for over 5,000 hours and you will no longer have to use harmful consumable chemical based deodorizers, sanitizers or filters which will save you money and time.

SaniBulb™ is Maintenance Free
Since SaniBulb™ fluorescent light tubes last for over 5,000 hours, they will keep on cleaning your air during this time and you won’t have to worry about maintenance like cleaning and changing filters or buying sanitizers and disinfectants. The nano technology employed also has a self cleaning feature so your fluorescent tubes will stay cleaner longer. Also, since SaniBulb™ is completely quiet and looks like any other fluorescent tube, your customers won’t notice the difference when they are in your facility. So switch to SaniBulb™, and forget about it while it sanitizes your air.

SaniBulb™ Helps Comply with Indoor Air Quality Regulations
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations have Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) for hazardous chemicals. In order to provide workers with a safe environment, companies are responsible for ensuring their employees are not overexposed to hazardous substances. Most other countries also have similar regulations to ensure a safe workplace and fines can be steep for non compliance in addition to negative publicity. A simple switch to SaniBulb™ can help any company create a safer environment to comply with indoor air quality regulations.

SaniBulb™ Helps Fight Global Warming
Air purifiers are powered mainly by coal burning power plants and natural gas, both of which create greenhouse gases (GHG) that cause global warming. The EPA estimates that 1.535 lbs of greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere for every kilowatt hour of electricity generated by a coal-fired plant. By replacing your air purifiers with SaniBulb™ which does not take up any more power then a regular fluorescent light, you will reduce your energy consumption which will in turn reduce the amount of coal burned and resulting greenhouse gas emissions.

SanLite™ Prevents Other Pollution Too
Coal-fired power plant smokestacks are also a big threat to health. In addition to releasing carbon dioxide, they also release sulfur dioxide (main cause of acid rain), nitrogen oxide (causes smog and acid rain), radioactive pollutants (can release more than a nuclear power plant) and particulates. These deadly pollutants could lead to heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks and premature deaths. Using SaniBulb™ will help reduce this pollution and smog by using less energy since it will be performing the dual function of lighting your facility while cleaning your air. Furthermore, it can also help reduce the negative impacts from radioactive waste and hydroelectic plants.

SaniBulb™ Reduces your Carbon Footprint
By using the single multi tasking SaniBulb™ instead of electrically powered air purifiers and fluorescent lights, you will be using less energy by retiring an appliance. This will result in you generating less carbon dioxide and thus reducing your carbon footprint. Furthermore, by discontinuing the use of chemically based deodorizers you will further reduce your carbon footprint since these products are consumables and require a significant amount of energy to produce.

SaniBulb™ is Maintenance Free
Since SaniBulb™ lasts for years, it will keep on cleaning your air during this time and you won’t have to worry about maintenance like cleaning and changing filters or buying sanitizers and disinfectants. The nano technology coating employed also has a self cleaning feature so your fluorescent lights will stay cleaner longer. Also, since SaniBulb™ looks just like any other fluorescent light tube, your employees and customers won’t notice the difference while they are in your facility. So switch to SaniBulb™, and forget about it while it sanitizes your air.

SaniBulb™ Saves Money!
When you use SaniBulb™ you won’t have to invest in an air purifier and you will minimize your consumption of harmful consumable chemical based deodorizers, sanitizers or filters. This is sure to save you money.

How do I Choose the Right CFL Bulb?

Compact fluorescent light bulbs have come a long ways in both quality and variety since they were first introduced. Gone are the days of poor lighting quality and limited styles. These days, CFL bulbs come in many styles and the quality of the light is better than most incandescent bulbs. To get the best SaniBulb™ for your application, simply choose the correct wattage and color temperature:

When you purchase SaniBulb™, it’s less about trying to figure out how many watts a bulb uses and more about the light output, or lumens generated by the bulb. When choosing the best SaniBulb™ for your application, simply choose the SaniBulb™ replacement from the table below to match your current incandescent light output. For example, if you are looking to replace a 100 watt incandescent light bulb, simply choose the 25 Watt SaniBulb™ replacement. It’s as easy as that!

SaniBulb™ Power (Watts)	Output (Lumons)	To Replace Incandescent Bulb
15	825	60
20	1,100	75
25	1,500	100

Color Temperature
The color temperature of a light bulb can best be described as how the light compares to ‘natural’ sunlight. Outdoor sunlight has a color temperature of around 5,500K. Bulbs with a higher color temperature (closer to 5,000K) will produce light that is more ‘cool’ or blue similar to fluorescent tubes. Bulbs with a lower color temperature will produce light that is more ‘warm’ or yellow like incandescent light bulbs. The color temperature of a light bulb is usually described by how ‘white’ a bulb is, like ‘warm white’ and ‘soft white’

The most popular residential light bulbs in the US are ‘warm white’. We recommend choosing SaniBulb™ with a color temperature of 2,700K bulb for your home if you want to get the same warm effect as incandescent bulbs. If you are in a commercial setting or trying to get the whiter lighting typical of fluorescent light tubes, you should consider choosing the ‘cool white’ SaniBulb™ with a color temperature of 4700K.

How Does SaniBulb™ Work?

SaniBulb™ combines the energy saving compact fluorescent bulb technology with nano photocatalytic materials and solid state electronic technology to produce a multi-tasking light bulb that sanitizes, purifies and deodorizes the air while providing comfortable lighting. The cleaning power of SaniBulb™ is made possible by a high tech next generation nano coating that acts as a photocatalyst. This means it harnesses light energy emitted from SaniBulb™ and sunlight to convert oxygen and moisture from the atmosphere to superoxide anions (oxygen with an extra electron) and hydroxyl free radicals. To make SaniBulb™ even more effective, superoxide ions are also produced electronically to complement the photocatalytic function. The superoxide anions, which are like oxygen on steroids, along with hydroxyl radicals provide sanitizing and cleaning power to destroy and convert germs, chemical contaminants and odors into harmless carbon dioxide (which is expelled during respiration) and water via a powerful process of oxidation. The wonderful thing about a photocatalyst is that is does not get depleted and this cycle continues indefinitely as long as light is available. As an analogy, plants also utilize a photocatalyst called chlorophyll which captures sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose. This innovative product truly harnesses the power of light and nature to clean your air safely.

When our next generation nano photocatalyst absorbs energy from sunlight or an illuminated light source (fluorescent lamps), it will produce pairs of electrons and holes. The electron of the photocatalyst valence band becomes excited when illuminated by light. The excess energy of this excited electron promotes the electron to the conduction band of the photocatalyst thus creating the negative-electron (e-) and positive-hole (h+) pair. This stage is referred as the semiconductor's 'photo-excitation' state. The energy difference between the valence band and the conduction band is known as the 'Band Gap'. Wavelength of the light necessary for photo-excitation is:

1240 (Planck's constant, h) / 3.2 ev (band gap energy) = 388 nm and higher.

The positive-hole of the photocatalyst breaks apart water molecules to form hydrogen gas and hydroxyl radicals. The negative-electron reacts with oxygen molecules to form superoxide anions. Superoxide ions are also produced by SaniBulb™ electronically to enhance the effectiveness of this process. The superoxide anions and hydroxyl free radicals oxidize the germs, chemical contaminants and odors into harmless carbon dioxide and water. This cycle continues indefinitely as long as light is available and the catalyst does not become depleted.

How Does SaniBulb™ Work?

SaniBulb™ combines the energy efficient fluorescent light technology with a nano photocatalytic coating to produce a multi-tasking fluorescent light that sanitizes, purifies and deodorizes the air while providing comfortable lighting. The cleaning power of SaniBulb™ is made possible by the high tech next generation nano material which acts as a photocatalyst. This means it harnesses light energy emitted from SaniBulb™ and sunlight to convert oxygen and moisture from the atmosphere to super oxide anions (oxygen with an extra electron) and hydroxyl free radicals. The super oxide anions, which are like oxygen on steroids, along with hydroxyl radicals provide sanitizing and cleaning power to destroy and convert germs, chemical contaminants and odors into harmless carbon dioxide (which is expelled during respiration) and water via a powerful process of oxidation. The wonderful thing about a photocatalyst is that is does not get depleted and this cycle continues indefinitely as long as light is available. As an analogy, plants also utilize a photocatalyst called chlorophyll which captures sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose. This innovative product truly harnesses the power of light and nature to clean your air safely.

When our next generation nano photocatalyst coating absorbs energy from sunlight or an illuminated light source (fluorescent lights), it will produce pairs of electrons and holes. The electron of the photocatalyst valence band becomes excited when illuminated by light. The excess energy of this excited electron promotes the electron to the conduction band of the photocatalyst thus creating the negative-electron (e-) and positive-hole (h+) pair. This stage is referred as the semiconductor's 'photo-excitation' state. The energy difference between the valence band and the conduction band is known as the 'Band Gap'. Wavelength of the light necessary for photo-excitation is:

1240 (Planck's constant, h) / 3.2 ev (band gap energy) = 388 nm and higher.

The positive-hole of the photocatalyst breaks apart water molecules to form hydrogen gas and hydroxyl radicals. The negative-electron reacts with oxygen molecules to form super oxide anions. The super oxide anions and hydroxyl free radicals oxidize the germs, chemical contaminants and odors into harmless carbon dioxide and water. This cycle continues indefinitely as long as light is available and the catalyst does not become depleted.

How Does Sanibulb™ Work?

Sanibulb™ utilizes an advanced nano photocatalytic coating to produce a fluorescent light sleeve that sanitizes, purifies and deodorizes the air while protecting employees, customers and products from shattering fluorescent lights. The cleaning power of Sanibulb™ is made possible by the high tech next generation nano material which acts as a photocatalyst. This means it harnesses light energy emitted from fluorescent lights and sunlight to convert oxygen and moisture from the atmosphere to super oxide anions (oxygen with an extra electron) and hydroxyl free radicals. The super oxide anions, which are like oxygen on steroids, along with hydroxyl radicals provide sanitizing and cleaning power to destroy and convert germs, chemical contaminants and odors into harmless carbon dioxide (which is expelled during respiration) and water via a powerful process of oxidation. The wonderful thing about a photocatalyst is that is does not get depleted and this cycle continues indefinitely as long as light is available. As an analogy, plants also utilize a photocatalyst called chlorophyll which captures sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose. This innovative product truly harnesses the power of light and nature to clean your air safely.

The positive-hole of the photocatalyst breaks apart water molecules to form hydrogen gas and hydroxyl radicals. The negative-electron reacts with oxygen molecules to form super oxide anions. The super oxide anions and hydroxyl free radicals oxidize the germs, chemical contaminants and odors into harmless carbon dioxide and water. This cycle continues indefinitely as long as light is available and the catalyst does not become depleted.

What are the Applications for SaniBulb™, SaniBulb™, Sanibulb™, CarbonNeutralBulb™

The above products can be simply and effectively used in many diverse consumer and commercial applications such as the following:

Homes:
Kitchens, dinning rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, closets, basements, living areas, pet areas, garages,

Medical:
Medical offices, hospitals, hospices, clinics, morgues, autopsy rooms, funeral homes, nursing homes, operating rooms, patient rooms, isolation rooms, waiting rooms, veterinarian clinics, elevators, bathrooms

Food:
Restaurants, cafeterias, bars, kitchens, bathrooms, food processing plants

Hospitality:
Hotels, motels, resorts, spas, casinos, apartments, guest rooms, bathrooms, gyms, bars, restaurants, common areas

Commercial:
Gyms, offices, day care facilities, labs, storage facilities, new construction, warehouses, printers, manufacturing facilities, bathrooms

Retail:
Supermarkets, pet stores, pet grooming, nail salons, tanning salons, hair salons, retail stores, new construction, bathrooms,

How do I Use SaniBulb™?

Since SaniBulb™ fits into any standard light bulb socket, you can use it throughout your entire home and business in table lamps, floor lamps, ceiling fixtures, wall sconces and pendants. It's perfect for any area requiring automatic air sanitizing, purification or deodorizing without the use of harmful chemicals.

For best results, use one SaniBulb™ for every 100 square feet and install more as needed for areas with severe indoor air pollution problems. When used with a three-way switch, SaniBulb™ should be used at the highest setting for maximum effectiveness. Do not use SaniBulb™ with a dimmer switch or in an enclosed fixture.

How do I Use SaniBulb™?

Since SaniBulb™ fits into standard fluorescent light tube sockets, you can use it throughout your entire business or home instead of regular fluorescent lights. It's perfect for any area requiring lighting and automatic air sanitizing, purification or deodorizing without the use of harmful chemicals. For best results, use one SaniBulb™ for every 100 square feet and install more as needed for areas with severe indoor air pollution problems. Do not use SaniBulb™ with a dimmer switch.

How do I Use Sanibulb™?

Sanibulb™ can be used throughout your entire business or home. To use, simply slip Sanibulb™ over your fluorescent light and then insert the two end caps on the ends of the sleeve allowing the electrical connections to be exposed. Thereafter, install the fluorescent light into the sockets and use as usual. It's perfect for any area requiring automatic air sanitizing, purification or deodorizing without the use of harmful chemicals. For best results, start by using one or more Sanibulbs™ for every 100 square feet and install more as needed for areas with severe indoor air pollution problems.

How do I Dispose SaniBulb™?

When SaniBulb™ burns out years from now, simply recycle them properly, like any other fluorescent light, to minimize the environmental impact due to the small amount of mercury that may be present. To find a CFL recycling center near you, simply call 1-800-CLEAN-UP or go to earth911.org or lamprecycle.org. Do not discard with your regular trash.

How do I Dispose SaniBulb™?

How do I Dispose CarbonNeutralBulb™?

When ZeroCaarbonBulb™ burns out years from now, simply recycle them properly, like any other fluorescent light, to minimize the environmental impact due to the small amount of mercury that may be present. To find a CFL recycling center near you, simply call 1-800-CLEAN-UP or go to earth911.org or lamprecycle.org. Do not discard with your regular trash.

How I Clean -Up Broken CFLs & Fluorescent Light Tubes?

All CFLs and fluorescent light tubes, contain a trace amount of mercury in the liquid form that is not harmful. The mercury in SaniBulb™ is about hundred times less then in thermometers and about five hundred times less then old thermostats. In addition, using SaniBulbs™ instead of incandescent lights can prevent about 75% mercury from being released into the atmospheres form coal powered power plants which is the countries main source of power. The small amount of mercury is only potentially harmful if the bulb breaks and the mercury becomes vaporized. But even then, the amount of vaporous mercury present is negligible. EPA recommends the following clean-up and disposal guidelines:

Is CFL Adoption Quickly Gaining Widespread Support?

Due to the enormous potential to increase energy savings and reduce pollution, various organizations and companies have undertaken a variety of creative measures to encourage the adoption of CFLs. In addition, governments across the globe are considering strong measures to encourage adoption of CFLs or to even entirely displace incandescents. Some countries have proposed efforts that involve tax measures, while others have gone further by instituting bans on future production of incandescent light bulbs. Ireland will be the first country to implement a ban in 2009 and Australia will phase out incandescent lights by 2010. Canada has also committed to phasing out incandescent lights starting in 2012.
Following is a summary of activities encourqaging the adoption of CFLs:

In Canada, there is an effort to get every household to change at least one incandescent light to CFL in several provinces. The Ontario Power Authority has a voluntary program providing immediate cash rebates via coupons for the purchase of CFLs.

The U.S. Environmental Defense launched a campaign in 2006 called ‘Make the Switch’ to encourage the public to switch from incandescent lamps to compact fluorescent lamps. It asked every house hold to replace three 60-watt incandescent lamps with CFLs. Environmental Defense claims that if every US household were to do this, the change could reduce pollution as much as taking 3.5 million cars off the road.

In February 2007, the 18seconds campaign was launched with leaders from business, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) to increase awareness of energy-efficient lamps as a way to slow global climate change . The coalition was named 18seconds to reflect the amount of time it takes for one person to change a lamp. To coincide with the launch of this campaign, a Web site 18seconds.org was created that will track lamp sales and energy savings nationwide and encourage lamp-switching competion between states and cities.

Another website, Onebillionbulbs.com, is behind a campaign to replace one billion incandescent lamps with CFLs across the U.S. The site has a fifty-state map; each state is a certain color from white to green. The closer to green, the closer to the state's goal.

In the Netherlands, Greenpeace are attempting to mobilize people to Change 1 million light bulbs to CFLs.

United States of America
On December 18, 2007 President Bush signed an energy bill into law which encourages conservation with light bulbs and greener buildings. The law includes phasing out inefficient incandescent light bulbs within four to six years and requires higher efficiency standards for appliances. Kateri Callahan, president of Alliance to Save Energy, figures the lighting standards will save consumers more than $13 billion by 2020 and eliminate the need for about 60 mid-sized power plants. Several organizations are heralding the law as the most progressive since the 1990 updates to the Clean Air Act.

A bill which would ban the sale of incandescent light bulbs in California by California State Assembly member Jared Huffman (D-Santa Rosa) was signed by Governor Schwarzeneger on October 12, 2007. A few days later, Connecticut state Representative Mary M. Mushinsky (D-Wallingford) proposed a similar ban for the state of Connecticut. On February 8, 2007, New Jersey Assemblyman Larry Chatzidakis introduced a bill that calls for the state to switch to fluorescent lighting in government buildings over the next three years. On October 1, 2007, West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin named October 1 "Change a Light, Change the World Day”

CFLs are now poised to become the dominant form of lighting in the U.S.A. in the coming years and promises to give us a brighter future!

Australia
On February 20, 2007, the Federal Government announced that incandescent light bulbs wll be banned in Australia by 2010, making it the first country in the world to announce such a ban. It is estimated that greenhouse gas emissions will be cut by 800,000 tonnes (Australia's current emission total is 564.7 million tonnes), a saving of approximate 0.14%.

Belgium
The environment minister is intent on banning incandescent light-bulbs, and thinks the ban on incandescent light-bulbs should be included in the list of measures under the Kyoto Protocol and this position is supported by the former energy minister.

Canada
The federal government announced on April 25, 2007 that they would ban the sale of incandescent lamps in Canada by 2012. Canada will save an estimted CA$3-4 billion over the lifetime of the new bulbs.

European Union
The European Union has proposed a ban on incandescent light bulbs, planned to come into effect in the near future, but this will not affect existing incandescent bulbs, only the production of new bulbs.

Finland
The Swedish People's Party has posted a bill on Spetember 26, 2007 for banning incandescent light bulbs in Finland by 2011. It is estimated that this will would save Finland around 200,000 tons on carbon dioxide emissions.

Germany
The environment minister has urged the European Commission to ban inefficient light bulbs in the EU in the fight against global warming. The EU could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25 million tons a year if energy saving light bulbs such as CFLs were used in both consumer and commercial applications.

Ireland
On 6 December 2007, the environmental minister announced that Ireland would stop using incandescent bulbs by January 2009, making it the first country to implement such a ban. These changes will result in savings of 700,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from residential lighting and will result in Irish consumers saving over €185 million a year in electricity costs.

Netherlands
The Netherlands is moving ahead with plans to ban incandescent light bulbs as well. The environment minister wants a ban on incandescent light-bulbs by 2011.

New Zealand
The Climate Change Minister indicated that New Zealand is considering similar measures to Australia regarding the ban on incandescent light bulbs.

Pakistan
The government of Pakistan has repeatedly asked the public to use fluorescent lamps during the 2007 summer season.

Great Britain
The government announced plans to phase out the sale of incandescent light bulbs by 2011. Retailers will not replace 150 watt bulbs from January 2008, 100 watt bulbs from January 2009, 40 watt bulbs in 2010, and all remaining high power bulbs by 2011. These plans are voluntary, however they have wide support from retailers. This initiative has been criticised by environmental groups such as Greenpeace, and other political parties, who think mandatory measures should be introduced. Current building regulations also require some light fixtures in new homes to be specially designed to only take CFLs. These fittings have a 2- or 4-pin socket, instead of the usual bayonet or screw fitting.

Must I leave SaniBulb™ on 24 hours a day?

If you have a very high level of contamination, it will help to leave SaniBulb™ on longer until the air is cleansed. Thereafter, normal usage of the bulb should sanitize, purify and deodorize your air for the most part. Even when SaniBulb™ is turned off, it will keeps on working, just at a lower level. If your odor increases, just leave SaniBulb™ on a little longer until it is gone.

How do I help save the environment by switching to SaniBulb™ & CarbonNeutralBulbā„¢

SaniBulbā„¢ and CarbonNeutralBulbā„¢ compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs empower every individual and organization with a simple and cost effective way to help save the planet from the climate change environmental crisis.
These innovative CFL bulbs replace old fashioned energy guzzling incandescent lights to save about 75% energy and last 10 times longerā€¦
So you will save money
So less coal-based power will be generated to meet your demand
So less coal will be burned
So less greenhouse gases (GHG) will be emitted to the atmosphere
So your carbon footprint will be reduced
So there will be less pollution and global warming
So you will help save the environment

In addition, SaniBulbā„¢ will also help improve indoor air quality (IAQ). This innovative multi-tasking light bulb sanitizes, purifies and deodorizers the air harnessing the power of light while providing comfortable quality lighting. SaniBulb™ safely kills germs, removes allergens and irritants, destroys deadly pollutants and eliminates unpleasant odors without emitting any toxic products. Furthermore, it also empowers every individual and organization with a simple and cost effective way to improve indoor air quality while reducing the lighting carbon footprint to fight global warming

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Indoor air pollution which is caused by unwanted particulate matter, chemical substances and microbial contaminants can result in a significant health risk. The EPA recommends improving indoor air quality by eliminating pollution sources, increasing ventilation and using effective air purifiers. Following is a comparison of popular air purifier features so that you can make an informed decision.

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