Natural Breathable Air
Plasmacluster Technology
Asthma and allergy sufferers understand the importance of clean
air. Animal dander, pollen and many other airborne contaminants
cause and exacerbate allergies, particularly in the home. With
more of our time spent indoors, reducing these substances from
the air around us is important because they can impact upon our
wellbeing. Sharp’s Air Purifiers use Plasmacluster technology to
help inactivate harmful airborne substances and make our living
environment cleaner and healthier.
Sharp’s range of Plasmacluster Air Purifiers help to provide a quick
and powerful cleansing effect for an entire room, by removing or
deactivating a range of airborne allergens and other substances
providing clean, safe air quality in the home.
GLP* compliant test facilities have gathered safety data on Sharp’s
Plasmacluster technology after testing for;
– Skin irritation/corrosion
– Eye irritation/corrosion
– Inhalation toxicity (lung tissue genetic impact assessment)
* Tested by: Mitsubishi Chemical Safety Institute GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)
is a system of management controls for test facilities and test procedures designed
to ensure the reliability of chemical safety assessment tests.
The effectiveness of Plasmacluster Ions is being proven worldwide
Proven at 24 Institutions in Japan and around the world. Validation data for Plasmacluster Ion generating
devices have been gathered by the institutions referred to below*.
* Tests conducted in laboratory conditions using various Plasmacluster Ion densities of up to 50,000 ions/cm³.
Sharp Air Purifiers contain a Plasmacluster Ion generator that releases positive and negative ions into the
air. The Plasmacluster Ions diffuse through the room, surrounding airborne allergens, bacteria, mould and
viruses, converting hydrogen molecules in their surface proteins into water.
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1. Release Plasmacluster Ions
Plasmacluster Ions are similar to positive
and negative ions found in nature. The
ions are surrounded by water molecules
and are released into the air.
2. Attack suspended airborne microbes
The ions form hydroxide (OH) radicals that are highly oxidising
when they adhere to the surface of airborne microbes like
suspended allergens, bacteria, mould and viruses. They remove
hydrogen from the surface proteins, breaking them down.
3. Return to the air as water
The hydroxide (OH) radicals combine
with hydrogen (H) to form water (H2O)
which returns to the air.
Certified Worldwide
Plasmacluster — Gaining Trust and New Customers around the World
Tested by 24 Institutes and Organisations
ChinaU.K.
Airborne viruses
• Retroscreen Virology
Ltd., London
Airborne viruses
• Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease
Control and Prevention
Airborne bacteria
• Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease
Control and Prevention
Adhereng bacteria
• Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease
Control and Prevention
Germany
Adhering bacteria
• University of Lübeck
• Dr. Gerhard A rtmann, Aachen Universi ty of
Applied Sciences
Adhering mould fungi
• University of Lübeck
• Dr. Gerhard A rtmann, Aachen Universi ty of
Applied Sciences
• This is supporting scientific data for Plasmacluster Ion generator.
• Please note that Sharp does not guarantee that test results can be replicated in actual user situations.
• The feature varies upon models/regions
• Plasmacluster’s effectiveness will vary depending on the ion density and product.
Vietnam
Airborne viruses
• Pasteur Institute, Ho Chi Minh City
Adhering viruses
• Hanoi College of Technology,Vietnam National University
Used in a variety of Industries
Plasmacluster Ion technology is recognised and used across
a wide range of industries. In collaboration with a number of
companies, Sharp has expanded the Plasmacluster Ion technology
to the following industries worldwide:
Japan
Airborne allergens
• Department of Biochemistry and Molecular
Pathology, Osaka City University Graduat e
School of Medicine
• Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of
Matter, Hiroshima University
• Soiken Inc.
• Faculty of Science a ndEngineering, Chu o
University
• University of Tokyo Hospital, Clinical
Research Support Center
Airborne viruses
• Kitasato Resea rch Center of Enviro nmental
Sciences
• Public Health Research Foundation, Graduate
School of Medicine, Tokyo University
• Kitasato Institute Medical Center Hospital,
Kitasato Institute
• Shokukanken Inc.
Adhering viruses
• Shokukanken Inc.
Airborne bacteria
• Ishikawa Health Service Association
• Kitasato Resea rch Center of Enviro nmental
Sciences
South Korea
Airborne viruses
• Seoul National University
Automotive
Automotive a ir
Automotive a ir
purifiers
conditionin g
Bath/ shower room
heating /ventilation /
drying sys tems
24-hour
residential
ventilation
systems
Plasmacluste r
Ion generato rs
Home central
air condition ing
systems
• Kitasato Institute Medical Center Hospital
• Animal Clinical Research Foundation
• Japan Food Research Laboratories
• Shokukanken Inc.
Adhering bacteria
• Kitasato Institute Medical Center Hospital
• Japan Food Research Laboratories
• Shokukanken Inc.
• Soiken Inc.
Airborne mould fungi
• Ishikawa Health Service Association
• Japan Food Research Laboratories
Adhering mould fungi
• Japan Food Research Laboratories
Odors, pet smells
• Boken Quality Evaluation Institute
• Animal Clinical Research Foundation
Skin-beautifying effects
• Soiken Inc.
• Research Institute of Electrical
Communication, Tohoku University
Hair-beautifying effects
• Saticine M edical Co., Ltd.
• C.T.C Japan Ltd.
U.S.A.
Airborne bacteria
• Dr. Melvin First, Prof. Emeritus , Harvard
School of Public Health
Note: In collaboration with research organizations, Sharp has proven the efficacy of
Plasmacluster Ions against 29 types of harmful substances (viruses, allergens, mould
fungi, and bacteria) as well as their efficacy and working mechanism in neutralizing
four types of odours and in beautifying skin.
Air conditi oning
systems for la rge
tourist bus es
Gas heaters
Elevators
Air sanitat ion
devices
Smoking area
systems
Air purific ation
systems
for railcars
Ion duct
conveyance
Factory air
conditionin g
system
24-hour centr al
floor ventil ation
systems
Air purific ation
system for
amusement
facilities
Hot water
heaters/ dryers
Rearvisio n
automotive
monitors
Plasmacluste r
Ion lighting
Air-purifyi ng
systems
for railcars
Toilets with
bidet seats
Advantages of Plasmacluster Ions
Deactivates
airborne allergens,
bacteria, mould
spores and viruses
Reduce suspended allergens and floating mould spores
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with positive and negative ions
Plasmacluster Ions are helpful in deactivating allergens caused
by dust mites and in deactivating mould spores that can cause
mildew in the home. Sharp Air Purifiers help to improve the
quality of the air you breathe.
Reduce suspended viruses with positive and
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negative ions
Plasmacluster Ions break down and remove projecting spike-
shaped proteins of suspended viruses such as influenza,
reducing their effects.
Neutralise odour-causing molecules with positive and
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negative ions
Plasmacluster Ions help to reduce the source of a wide range of
unpleasant household odours including cooking, pets, garbage
and cigarette smoke.
Reduces
unpleasant
odours at
molecule level
Refreshes the
air by replenishing
it with positive
and negative ions
Removal of clinging odours
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Plasmacluster ions break down and remove odour components
that have seeped into room furnishings.
Removal of Static Electricity
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Plasmacluster Ions reduce static electricity, preventing
pollen and airborne dust from clinging to curtains, clothing and
other surfaces.
Keep Skin Moisture, Elasticity and Texture
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Preserve skin moisture as the water molecules that surround
the Plasmacluster Ions adhere to the surface of the skin and
form a water molecule coating. The effectiveness will vary based
on season, temperature, humidity and skin types.
Sharp Air Purifiers have been
tested and approved by The
British Allergy Foundation.
Sharp sales of products incorporating
Plasmacluster Ion Technology has
exceeded 60 Million units worldwide.