Nail Salon Source Capture Systems for Salon Air Purification and Ventilation

Ventilation System For Nail Salon

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Meet Nail Salon Ventilation Code
Protect Your Breathing Zone
Collect Ultra-Fine Nail Dust Particles
Capture VOCs & Fumes From Acrylics & Polish Products
Kill Microorganisms with Patented eHEPA® Filtration
Meet Nail Salon Ventilation Code
Protect Your Breathing Zone
Collect Ultra-Fine Nail Dust Particles
Capture VOCs & Fumes From Acrylics & Polish Products
Kill Microorganisms with Patented eHEPA® Filtration
Meet Nail Salon Ventilation Code
Protect Your Breathing Zone
Collect Ultra-Fine Nail Dust Particles
Capture VOCs & Fumes From Acrylics & Polish Products
Kill Microorganisms with Patented eHEPA® Filtration

Ventilation System For Nail Salon

Benefits and System Features of Nail Salon Ventilation Systems

From acrylic fumes to dust and chemical vapors, nail salons face serious indoor air quality challenges. HealthyAir® Source Capture Systems are specifically designed to extract harmful airborne contaminants at the source — before they enter your breathing space. By filtering and neutralizing these pollutants, our systems help create a safer, healthier environment for technicians and clients alike, while also helping salons meet OSHA guidelines and local ventilation codes.

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Ensure Compliance with Nail Salon Ventilation Codes:
HealthyAir® systems are designed to meet all required OSHA and local building code requirements for nail salons, including compliance with the International Mechanical Code (IMC). These systems ensure that your salon stays in full compliance, safeguarding the health of both employees and customers by delivering fresh air and removing harmful pollutants through efficient exhaust systems.

Patented eHEPA® Filtration Technology:
Our exclusive eHEPA® filtration combines electrostatic and HEPA technologies, providing superior performance in capturing ultra-fine nail dust particles, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and toxic fumes from acrylics and polish products. This 3-in-1 filtration system eliminates the need for multiple devices, reducing costs and conserving space.

Simultaneous Capture and Deactivation:
HealthyAir® Source Capture Systems effectively capture and remove hazardous air pollutants, ensuring the safe removal of exhaust air containing chemical fumes and particulates. This helps ensure cleaner, healthier air, delivering fresh outdoor air for both clients and technicians.

Flexible Installation Options:
Choose from ceiling-mount, wall-mount, or portable air cleaners to best fit the layout and size of your salon. Ceiling-mount and wall-mount units provide a permanent, space-saving solution for optimal air purification. While portable or fixed-position floor units are ideal for smaller salons and salon suites that opt for a cost-effective, ready-to-use out of the box solution that requires minimal installation.

Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective:
HealthyAir® Source Capture Systems are designed for long-term use, featuring energy-efficient designs that help reduce operational costs. The exhausted air is continuously purified, maintaining a clean environment without causing excessive energy consumption.

Easy Filter Maintenance:
The quick and clean filter replacement process ensures minimal downtime, allowing salon owners to easily maintain peak performance. The system is engineered for simple filter access and fast changes, making it the most user-friendly ventilation option for nail salons.

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Ensure Safe Air Quality in Your Nail Salon:

HealthyAir® Source Capture Systems are engineered to meet nail salon ventilation code requirements and improve indoor air quality in thousands of salons across the USA and Canada. These systems provide a vital safeguard for both employees and customers by capturing harmful chemical pollutants at the source.

Protect Against Harmful Chemical Exposure:

Nail salon workers are frequently exposed to unsafe levels of toxic chemicals found in nail products such as nail polishes, polish removers, and artificial nails. These products release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthalate, as well as other hazardous compounds such as methyl ethyl ketone and methyl methacrylate (banned in many states). Without proper ventilation systems, these pollutants can accumulate, leading to severe health risks.

Protect Against Harmful Chemical Exposure:

Nail salon workers are frequently exposed to unsafe levels of toxic chemicals found in nail products such as nail polishes, polish removers, and artificial nails. These products release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthalate, as well as other hazardous compounds such as methyl ethyl ketone and methyl methacrylate (banned in many states). Without proper ventilation systems, these pollutants can accumulate, leading to severe health risks.

Health Risks of Chemical Exposure in Nail Salons:

Exposure to these chemicals, especially in poorly ventilated spaces, can cause immediate effects such as headaches, dizziness, and respiratory irritation. Long-term exposure may lead to more serious health risks, including cancer, liver and kidney disease, and reproductive or developmental damage. By installing a ventilation system for nail salons with source capture technology, hazardous air contaminants are effectively removed, ensuring a safer working environment.

Meet OSHA Standards with Source Capture Systems:

To reduce the health risks associated with nail salon chemical pollutants, OSHA guidelines and state regulations mandate the use of Source Capture Ventilation Systems. HealthyAir® systems effectively remove toxic fumes and particulates, ensuring compliance with these standards while promoting a safer, healthier salon environment through continuous air exchange.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the proper ventilation for a nail salon?

Nail salons must comply with IMC 2015-2024 standards, requiring a source capture ventilation system at each manicure and pedicure station. A minimum exhaust rate of 50 cubic feet per minute (cfm) is required, with exhaust inlets positioned no more than 12 inches horizontally and vertically from the point of chemical application. HealthyAir® Source Capture Systems ensure compliance by effectively capturing and exhausting hazardous air contaminants and nail salon chemical pollutants.

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What is a Source Capture System?

A Source Capture System collects harmful dust, fumes, and chemicals directly at the intake air point, preventing them from dispersing into the general salon air. This system helps meet nail salon ventilation code and local building code requirements, protecting workers from hazardous pollutants and ensuring the air remains clean and fresh.

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What are the benefits of using Source Capture Systems?

Efficient Pollutant Removal: Captures a concentrated volume of a hazardous air contaminant before it's dispersed into the salon air.

Improved Air Quality: Reduces exposure to harmful VOCs and dust, ensuring the air is consistently fresh for employees and customers.

Compliance with OSHA and IMC Codes: Meets OSHA ventilation standards and International Mechanical Code (IMC) requirements for nail salon ventilation.

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What is Outside Ventilation (Local Exhaust Ventilation)?

Outside Ventilation, or Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), captures harmful contaminants at the source and exhausts them outdoors. HealthyAir Source Capture Systems are engineered to meet these exhaust system requirements, ensuring compliance with IMC and local code regulations for nail salon ventilation.

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How do I set up HealthyAir Portable Systems for Recirculating Ventilation?

Setting up portable systems is quick and easy:

  1. Unbox the unit.
  2. Remove plastic wrapping from the filter.
  3. Attach the caster wheels and the extraction hose.
  4. Plug into a standard wall outlet.
  5. Begin operating within 15-20 minutes.

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What is the installation process for HealthyAir Floor-Mount Systems for Outside Ventilation?

Setup process includes:

  1. Unbox the unit.
  2. Remove plastic wrapping from the filter.
  3. Attach the outlet flange, base plate and the extraction hose.
  4. Set the unit in the desired location and connect the exhaust duct to the outlet flange.
  5. Plug in and begin operation.

Setup takes approximately 20-30 minutes once the exhaust duct is installed and provided for connection to the unit.

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What is the installation process for HealthyAir Ceiling-Mount Systems for Outside Ventilation?

Installation process includes:

  1. Unbox the unit.
  2. Attach the eye-bolt for suspension.
  3. Secure the unit to the ceiling structure.
  4. Hard-wire the unit for electrical power.
  5. Connect the exhaust duct to the outlet of the unit.
  6. Connect the extraction hose.
  7. Power on and begin operation.

Installation takes 1-2 hours once the exhaust duct is installed and provided for connection to the unit, and requires a licensed electrician/HVAC contractor.

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What is the installation process for HealthyAir Ceiling-Mount Systems for Recirculating Ventilation?

Installation process includes:

  1. Unbox the unit.
  2. Attach the eye-bolt for suspension.
  3. Secure the unit to the ceiling structure.
  4. Hard-wire the unit for electrical power.
  5. Connect the extraction hose.
  6. Power on and begin operation.

Installation takes 1-2 hours and requires a licensed electrician/HVAC contractor.

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What is the installation process for HealthyAir Wall-Mount Systems for Outside Ventilation?

Installation process includes:

  1. Unbox the unit.
  2. Attach the wall-mount kit brackets to the unit and wall.
  3. Secure the unit to the wall.
  4. Hard-wire the unit for electrical power.
  5. Attached the outlet flange to the unit.
  6. Connect the exhaust duct to the outlet of the unit.
  7. Connect the extraction hose.
  8. Power on and begin operation.

Installation takes 1-2 hours once the exhaust duct is installed and provided for connection to the unit, and requires a licensed electrician/HVAC contractor.

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Nail Salon Ventilation

HealthyAir® Source Capture Systems effectively reduce exposure to, and inhalation of, toxic chemicals and dust particles.

All HealthyAir® Source Capture Systems comply with IMC Ventilation Code Chapter 4 and 5 requirements.

The use of HealthyAir® Source Capture Systems for local exhaust ventilation and improvement of indoor air is consistent with OSHA, CDC, NIOSH and EPA guidelines and recommendations.