If you’ve ever walked into a nail salon and been met by that sharp chemical smell, you’ve experienced the impact of methyl methacrylate (MMA) — one of the most potent volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used in beauty treatments.
While the US has banned MMA in cosmetics, the UK and EU have yet to introduce restrictions, leaving salon owners searching for safer, science-backed air purification solutions.
Enter Freshcare by Biozone Scientific — an advanced air purification system using Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) and Photoplasma™ technology technology to actively break down airborne chemicals before they circulate.
7In 2025, Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Bioaerosol Research Laboratory conducted an independent study on Freshcare’s performance against MMA.
The controlled test simulated real salon conditions within a 20 m³ chamber, replicating everyday VOC exposure from nail enhancement products.
✅ Up to 76% MMA reduction within 60 minutes – as confirmed by Gradko tube sampling.
✅ MMA half-life reduced from 2 hours 30 minutes to just 19 minutes when Freshcare’s UV lamp was active.
✅ Consistent performance across multiple test runs, verified using calibrated Gradko Environmental tubes and MiniRAE 2000 VOC monitors.
These results demonstrate that Freshcare can significantly lower airborne chemical concentrations that affect both salon staff and clients.
| Time (mins) | TVOC (%) with FC Device + O3 Lamp (n=3, ± SD) | TVOC (%) with FC Device only (n=1) | TVOC (%) with No FC Device (n=1) |
| 0 | 100.000 | 100.000 | 100.000 |
| 30 | 43.452 ($\pm$ 6.46) | 55.968 | 85.714 |
| 60 | 37.380 ($\pm$ 7.78) | 49.516 | 72.932 |
| 90 | 34.808 ($\pm$ 6.43) | 44.677 | 61.278 |
| Reduction over 90 mins | 65.192% | 55.323% | 38.722% |
Traditional air fresheners mask odours — they don’t remove VOCs.
Freshcare actively treats the air, targeting chemical pollutants at their source:
Clean air is no longer optional. As air-quality regulations tighten across Europe, salons operating near TVOC limits (950 µg/m³ in Germany) risk non-compliance and client dissatisfaction.
Freshcare offers an easy, proactive solution that supports regulatory readiness while improving comfort and safety.
Discover how Freshcare transforms air quality in salons across the UK, Ireland, and Germany.
Biozone Scientific is offering a free trial program for distributors and salon owners.
📩 Contact us today to request your free Freshcare trial.
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