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- Air Conditioners and aerobiology, do we know their impact on ultrafine particles and other airborne pathogens
- Allergen barrier filtration testing is more important than ever in textile testing
- An overview of methods used to evaluate the efficacy of antibacterial treated surfaces and textiles
- Asthma and Allergy: Indoor Air Quality is Still Key
- Bedbugs - A problem of the past, a bigger problem for the future, who can help?
- Clearing the air on basic facts
- Dimethyl Fumurate in furniture and footwear
- Environmental Test Chambers: What is their value to industry and how do they improve quality of life.
- Hay Fever - Not to be Sneezed at...
- Indoor Mold: A serious threat to occupant health
- Issues with Indoor Air Quality. A Health Friendly Air perspective
- New CDC report on asthma
- The biology of House Dust Mites and Dust Mite Allergies
- The Choice Between Traditional and "Green" Cleaning Products - Environmental or Health Concerns?
- Third Party Certification as a sentry to regulate effective, “green” and health friendly cleaning products
- Toy Safety Study – non-compliance with EN-71
Bed Bug Testing Services
Bed Bug Pages
- Bed Bug e-Book
- Bed Bug Testing Services
- FREE Bed Bug Product Development Advice
- New York Home Fashions Week 2011 - Appointment Request
Bed Bug Testing Services Cleaning Products
- Bed Bug Bespoke R&D Projects
- Bed Bug Cleaning Effectiveness Test (% Kill)
- Bed Bug Cleaning Efficiency (Speed of Kill)
- Bed Bug Cleaning Product – Egg Removal Efficacy
- Bed Bug Imagery & Video Test Footage
Bed Bug Testing Services Textiles
- Bed Bug Barrier Proof Test (Migration Test)
- Bed Bug Bespoke R&D Projects
- Bed Bug Bite Proof (Food Prevention Test)
- Bed Bug Imagery & Video Test Footage
- Bed Bug Repellence Efficacy (Large Chamber & Small Chamber)
Bed Bug Tests
- Bed Bug Barrier Test
- Bed Bug Bite Proof Test
- Bed Bug Identification Test
- Bed Bug Repellency Test
- Bed Bug Viability Test
Case Studies
Case Studies Content
- airmid finds Vitra’s light-activated antibacterial tiles 99.9% efficient at killing MRSA, E. Coli and Athlete’s Foot fungus
- airmid healthgroup Demonstrates Baby Mattress Is Effective Allergen Barrier
- airmid healthgroup helps Spring Air develop the first asthma & allergy friendly mattress
Contract Research
Contract Research Content
- Biomedical Marketing & Labelling in Marketing
- Certification
- Contract Research
- Ireland - A highly attractive location for Research & Development
- Product Assessments
- Strategy
FAQs
FAQ Content
- What is ASHRAE?
- Can building occupants cause indoor air pollution?
- Is indoor air quality worse in winter?
- What are some of the reasons mold is a problem for buildings?
- What causes mold growth indoors?
- What group of people are at risk of health problems with mold indoors?
- What is "Sick Building Syndrome"?
- What is a microbiologist?
- What is Aerobiology?
- What is Air Pollution?
- What is Air Quality?
- What is ASTM?
- What is Biomedical Research?
- What is CEN?
- What is CENELEC?
- What is Indoor air pollution?
- What is indoor air quality?
- What is Indoor air?
- What is ‘health friendly air’?
- What molds are associated with sensitisation reactions in the indoor environment?
Glossary Of Terms
Glossary Of Terms - Content
- 1,3β-D-glucan
- AATCC
- AATCC 100
- AATCC 147
- Acetaldehyde
- Aerobiology
- Aerosol dilution
- Aerosol generator
- Aerosolised Fungi
- Aflatoxin
- Air Quality
- Airborne pathogen
- Airway Inflammation
- Algaecide
- Allergen
- Allergen Barrier Test with Airflow
- Allergen Test Dust
- Allergic reaction
- Allergic Sensitisation
- Allergy
- Amb a 1
- Ammonia
- Antibacterial coating
- Antibacterial finish
- Antibacterial solution
- Antimicrobial surface
- Arthropod
- Asbestos
- ASHRAE
- ASHRAE 52.2
- Aspergillus
- Aspergillus niger
- Asthma
- ASTM
- ASTM E2149
- Atmospheric dust spot efficiency and capacity
- Background particles (air quality)
- Bacteria
- Bactericidal activity
- Bactericide
- Bacteriophage
- Basidiomycota
- Bed Bugs
- Bet v 1
- Bio-analysis
- Bioaerosol
- Biocidal
- Biomedical Research
- Biosafety level
- Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
- Bla g 1
- BS EN 1884
- Carbon Dioxide
- Carbon Monoxide
- Cat Allergen
- CEN
- CENELEC
- Cimex Hemipterus
- Cimex Lectularius
- Cladosporidium
- Clean Air Delivery Rate
- Clinician
- Cockroach
- Coliforms
- Compressed-air nebuliser
- Conidia
- Contact Allergy
- Contact Dermatitis
- Dander
- Der f 1
- Der f 2
- Der p 1
- Der p 2
- Dioctyl sebacate
- Dirty conditions
- Discrete Particle Counter (DPC)
- Disease Vector
- Dorsoventrally Flattened
- Dust Mite Allergen
- Efficacy data
- ELISA
- EN 1162
- Environmental Chambers
- Environmental Microbiology
- Environmental Test Chamber
- Escherichia coli (E. coli)
- Fel d 1
- Filter Retention Efficiency
- Formaldehyde
- Full Vacuum filtration performance; ASTM F1977
- Full Vacuum filtration performance; IEC 60312
- Fungi
- Fungistat
- Furnace Filter
- Fusarium
- Gliotoxin
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Gram-positive bacteria
- Hay Fever
- Health Friendly Air
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Helvolic Acid
- Hematophagous
- HEPA
- HEPA filters
- HEPA rating
- House Dust Mite
- Household dust
- HVAC
- Hydrogen Sulphide
- Hyphae
- IAQ
- IEC Standards
- Immunosuppressed
- Incomplete Metamorphosis
- Indoor air
- Indoor air pollution
- Indoor air quality
- Industrial Hygienist
- Initial suspension
- Irritant
- ISO
- ISO 20743
- ISO 22196
- ISO fine dust
- JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
- JIS L 1902
- JIS Z 2801
- Laboratory
- Legionella
- Luminescence method
- MERV rating
- Mesophillic bacteria
- Metamorphosis
- Microbiological state (bio-burden)
- Microbiologist
- Microbiology
- Modified Dust Trap Test
- Mold
- Molecular Biology
- Motor emissions
- Motor emissions from vacuum cleaners
- MRSA
- MS2 Coliphage
- Mucor
- Mucous Membranes
- Mus n 1
- Mycete (Myxomycete)
- Mycetoma
- Nano-coating
- Nanomaterial
- Nitrogen Dioxide
- Occupational Exposure Limit values (OELs)
- Ochratoxin
- Oxygen Index Number
- Ozone
- Particle Counter
- Particle Volume Distribution
- Pathogenic Fungi
- Patulin
- Penicillium
- Petriella
- Phl p 5
- Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO)
- Plate Count Method
- Pollen
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Projection Microscopy
- Quantitative real time PCR (qPCR)
- Radon
- Rat n 1
- Relative Humidity
- Rhizopus
- Saprophytic
- Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
- Scopulariopsis
- Sick Building Syndrome
- Simulated Use Test
- Slimicide
- Spectrometry
- Spores
- Stachybotrys
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Sterigmatocystin
- Sulphur Dioxide
- Total hardness
- Total Suspended Particulates
- Total viable count
- Toxic mold
- Toxins
- Trichothecene
- TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds)
- Ulocladium
- Ultra-violet germicidal light (UVGI)
- Ultrafine Particles, Ultra fine Particles, Ultra-fine particles
- UV-C
- Verruculogen
- Virus
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
HFA
HFA Content
Industries
Floor Converings
Industries Served
- Air Cleaner & Air Handling Devices
- Air Cleaner Devices Contract Research
- Air Cleaner Test Menu
- Air Conditioners
- Air Conditioners Services Menu
- Allergen Removal
- ASP:08:01
- Cleaning Products
- Customised Projects
- Customised Projects
- Dehumidifiers
- Furnace Filters and HVAC Systems
- Industries Served
- Quantitative Antimicrobial Fabric Testing
- Retailers
- Services Menu for Cleaning Products
- Services Menu for Dehumidifier
- Services Menu for HVAC and Furnace Filters
- Services Menu for Textiles
- Surface Technologies
- Surface Technologies Service Menu
- Textiles
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Vacuum Cleaners Services Menu
Paints
MyBlog
MyBlog
- ASL support Trinity Biomedical Research Institute development plans
- A review of Legionnaires disease and its relevance to indoor air quality, aerobiology, airborne pathogens and Environmental Chamber Testing.
- ACAAI meeting starts today, airmid healthgroup presents aerobiology data on Sunday.
- Air Conditioners and aerobiology, do we know their impact on ultrafine particles and other airborne pathogens
- airmid attend Big Ideas Showcase 2012
- airmid attend the 11th World Filtration Congress
- airmid attended the 2012 Annual General Meeting of the European Feather and Down Association in Dublin
- airmid continues its unique publication series in indoor aerobiology and health.
- airmid healthgroup recently returned from presenting latest indoor aerobiology research at 2013 AAAAI annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas
- airmid healthgroup welcomes NUIM intern
- airmid presented their study on carpets and IAQ at aerobiology session at ACAAI Conference 2012
- airmid shortlisted for Innovation Awards with O2
- airmid to attend Filtration® 2012 in Philadelphia, USA, for aerobiology research
- airmid to attend Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, to discuss biomedical issues related to textiles
- Allergen Avoidance and Vacuum Cleaner Certification
- An interview with Dr Angela Southey on the Characteristics of ISO Fine Test Dust versus Real House Dust
- An interview with Dr. Angela Southey PhD on the new ASHRAE 52.2 test duct and its implications for industrial testing and product development
- Antimicrobial Surface Validation Studies
- ASL Invited to join ASTM Vacuum Cleaner Committee
- Asthma, allergies and 'green' cleaning products.
- CDC report on Asthma
- CPSC Draft Guidelines
- Environmental Test Chambers: What is their value to industry and how do they improve quality of life
- European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases
- Filtech 2009 Conference
- Five new product areas for asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification
- Follow up Article on Antimicrobial Surface Validation Studies
- Founder gives key note address on Ill Health Prevention and Indoor Air Quality
- Hay fever and rapeseed - not to be sneezed at...
- Heimtextil 2013, gives a fascinating insight to the role textiles play in health indoors.
- Home allergen reduction plan
- How we made our Bed (and improved it through Science!)
- Important Allergen Information for Manufacturers
- Ireland's Dirtiest Pillow
- Ireland's Prime Minister Reinforces Country's Trade Ties With U.S. in Coast-to-Coast Meetings and Events to Mark St. Patrick's Day
- Issues with Indoor Air Quality. A Health Friendly Air perspective
- Modified ASHRAE 52.2 duct attached to ASTM/AHAM type chamber could be a game changer for assessment of portable or in-duct purifying systems on airborne pathogens and bio-particulates.
- OHSI 22nd Annual Conference “Ill Health Prevention” 20th and 21st February 2013
- Popcorn workers lung: A review of Bronchiolitis obliterans
- Product labelling compliance - Future-proof your product!
- Research team travel to AAAAI
- Significant media interest in Carpet and IAQ study from US Immunology Conference
- Silicon Docks – Ireland’s version of Silicon Valley
- Stanley Steemer Research Project Announced by Airmid Healthgroup Coincides with President Obama's Meeting with Irish Prime Minister
- Textile Information Course - It's a material world!
- The role of a certified Air Cleaner in the winter months
- THREE critical factors you must know about textiles & allergies
- Top Conference for Asthma and Allergies
- Toy Fair Season
- Toy Safety Study – non-compliance with EN-71
- Update - Trinity Biomedical Research Institute
- Why Use An Accredited Laboratory?
News
Latest News
- AHG welcome student from Dublin City University
- Airmid Contracted By World-Leading Air Purifier Company, Rabbit Air, To Test & Certify Purifiers
- airmid healthgroup announces increased sensitivity for Fel d 1 ELISA (SP301)
- airmid healthgroup at AAAAi 2012 Florida
- airmid healthgroup research team travel to USA to present data at prestigious meeting
- airmid to attend the 2012 Annual General Meeting of the European Feather and Down Association in Dublin
- Another airmid healthgroup ltd Client Receives asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Mark in the USA
- asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program Stages First-Time Presence At The 2011 Green Living Show In Toronto
- Ground breaking Airmid Research to be presented at European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- Health & Safety Review (Journal of Record on Health, Safety and Environmental Issues as they affect the Workplace) feature Airmid's Health Friendly Air division.
- Irish Group position themselves at the forefront of trends in environmental medicine.
- New data to be presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- Program Reports Great Success from Green Living Show 2011
- R&D Announcement made for airmid healthgroup during Irish Prime Minister St. Patrick's Day 2011 Trip to Meet with US President
- Rabbit Air Awarded Prestigious asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Mark in the USA
- Tarkett FiberFloor® gains certification for healthy indoor air
- World Leading Authority in Healthy Bedding Product Development will change the Bed Bug & Feather & Down Markets with New Research
Press Releases
Press Releases
- airmid biomedical research data highlighted at innovation convention by European Commissioner
- airmid Expands Microbiological Testing Services
- Airmid Healthgroup Attends 11th World Filtration Congress in Austria
- Airmid Healthgroup Demonstrates Baby Mattress As Effective Allergen Barrier
- airmid healthgroup ltd appoints Microbiologist PhD
- airmid healthgroup ltd Continues Innovation Growth with Appointment of New Senior Scientific Officer
- airmid healthgroup ltd Highlights Marked Differences Between ISO Fine Test Dust and ‘Real’ Household Dust
- airmid healthgroup ltd Researchers Attend Irish Prime Minister Opening of €131 Million Biomedical Sciences Facility at Trinity College Dublin
- airmid healthgroup Reveals Up To 97% Allergen Reduction in Carpets and Furnishings
- airmid Research Presented at Prestigious European Convention
- An Taoiseach Celebrates World's First for Dublin Laboratory
- Carpet and IAQ study from US Immunology Conference has Significant Media Pick Up
- Dr McKeon Invited to Speak at Respected Marie Curie Lecture Series
- Ground Breaking Airmid Research to be Presented at European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology
- Ireland's airmid healthgroup Signs R&D Partnership With Bedding Product Leader Spring Air
- Making A Better Bed Through Science
- Rabbit Air Awarded Prestigious asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Mark in the USA
- Specialist Team Continues to Grow
- Textile Industry Transformed by Unique Allergen Barrier Test
- Ultrafine Particle Debate Resonates with Industry Leaders at World Filtration Congress
- US Association of Asthma Educators Accepts Sustainable Buildings and Indoor Air Quality Abstract from airmid healthgroup ltd
Quality
Quality Contect
Science Staff
Science Staff Content
- Angela Southey PhD
- Geraldine Hughes
- John Fallon PhD
- Máire Fox MSc.
- Natasha Gordon, PhD
- Noelle Dromgoole
- Vivienne Mahon PhD
Services
Allergen Laboratory
- AATCC 174
- AATCC 194-2008
- Airborne Allergen
- Airborne Allergen Concentration
- Airborne Allergen Test
- Airborne Particle Concentration
- Allergen Barrier Test with Airflow (Ref SP304)
- Allergen Laboratory
- Allergen Pick Up
- ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-2007
- ASP:03:01
- ASTM D5116-10
- ASTM D6670 - 01 (2007)
- ASTM F1471-09
- ASTM F1977 - 04(2010)
- ASTM F2608-07
- Environmental Samples
- Feather & Down Analysis
- Heat Escape Method (Ref SP342)
- IEC 60312
- Passive Allergen Chamber Study (Ref SP337)
- Simulated Use Allergen Barrier Test (Ref SP305)
ASC Services
Environmental Field Studies
Gen Services
- AATCC Test Method 194-2008
- Allergen Barrier Test with Airflow
- Allergen Barrier Testing
- Allergen Reduction by Electrical Appliances
- Analytical Chemistry
- Bed Bug Lab Testing for Cleaning Products
- Bed Bug Lab Testing for Electrical Appliances
- Bed Bug Testing Services
- Bed Bug Textile Testing
- Bespoke and Routine ELISA testing
- Chamber Studies - AHL
- Chamber Studies - ASC
- Environmental Test Chambers
- Fabric Microscopy
- Full details on the Environmental Test Chamber
- Home Allergen Control Product Assessments
- Indoor Environmental Testing - health friendly air
- Product Testing Service
- Real Time Allergen Infestation
- Services Menu of Environmental Test Chamber
- Wash and durability assessment
Microbiology Laboratory
- AATCC 100
- Airborne Microbial Vacuum Cleaner Test
- Allergen Filtration Integrity
- ASP:09-01
- ASTM E2149-10
- ASTM F608 - 11
- ASTM G21
- Bag change
- BS EN 1040:2005
- BS EN 1275:2005
- BS EN 1276:2009
- BS EN 13610:2002
- BS EN 13697:2001
- BS EN 13704:2002
- BS EN 13727:2003
- BS EN 1650:2008
- BS EN 1884:1999
- BS EN ISO 20743:2007
- BS ISO 16869:2008
- BS ISO 22196:2011
- Customised Projects
- Customised Projects
- Customised Projects
- Environmental Samples
- ISO 16000-3:2011
- ISO 16000-6:2011
- ISO 16000-9:2011
- ISO 16212:2011
- ISO 21149:2009
- ISO 27447:2009
- ISO 811
- ISO 9237
- JIS Z 2801
- Microbial Pick Up
- Microbiology Laboratory Testing Services
- Microbiology Services
- Microbiology Test Menu
- Qualitative fungistatic testing
- Quantitative antimicrobial fabric testing
- Quantitative antimicrobial surface treatment testing
- Toxicological Review
- Ultrafine Particle Filtration Integrity
- Virology Service
- Water analysis
Other Tests
Technical Publications
Cleaning Products
Feather and Down
House Dust
Indoor Air Quality
- Reduction of Domestic Allergen Levels in Carpets and Soft Furnishings in US Homes Using a Proprietary Hot Water Extraction Cleaning Process
- Sustainable Buildings and Indoor Air Quality Abstract