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TOKYO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Philips Air Purifiers protect families from airborne allergens and viruses

- The air purifiers have intelligent functions, are easy to maintain and have

low energy consumption

For the first time, Philips Domestic Appliances is entering the Japanese market

by introducing its innovative air purifiers

(https://www.amazon.co.jp/stores/page/C617DC6F-9637-416C-8DBE-CB9A2E4061F7),

the number one best-selling air purifier in Europe[1]. Backed by 130 years of

heritage and innovation, Philips Domestic Appliances has a simple yet powerful

purpose: helping people turn their houses into homes.

Indoor air is 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air[2] and is often

compromised by PM2.5 ultrafine particles, allergens, bacteria, harmful gases as

well as air humidity. Numerous forms of indoor air pollution lurk in modern

indoor spaces, giving rise to chronic health conditions such as asthma or

allergic rhinitis. "Asthma is a major chronic respiratory disease affecting

more than 350 million people worldwide. In Japan, approximately three million

people suffer from asthma, making it the leading chronic respiratory disease

nationally"[3].

A trusted brand, only Philips air purifiers have NanoProtect HEPA filter which

removes 99.97% of particles as small as 0.003 microns, smaller than smallest

known virus[4] and also protects people from PM2.5 particles, bacteria, pollen,

dust[5], pet hair and flakes, gas and other pollutants[6]. The air purifiers

are designed for modern indoor environments such as homes, offices, clinics and

schools that have little circulation of fresh air and are often dependent on

air-conditioning for ventilation. Even air pollutants generated outdoors are

likely to occur indoors. Air pollutants from outdoor sources that penetrate

into buildings through doors, windows and gaps are a major contributor to poor

indoor air quality.

The higher the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), the more air is purified and the

faster the air is cleaned. Philips air purifiers feature a 360 degree airflow

intake that effectively cover rooms up to 27TM and a CADR rate of 380m³ per

hour (depending on the model). The purifiers' powerful CADR is able to clean

the air in 12TM space within 8 minutes.

Philips Air Purifiers have low energy consumption. The energy efficient design

allows purifiers to run as low as 20W power. This is equivalent to an

incandescent light bulb. It is compliant with a highly efficient grade of

strict global standard. In sleep mode, the purifiers operate in near silence

while you sleep.

There are smart sensors for intelligent purification which scan the air 1,000

times a second to detect ultrafine particles. The purifiers reports the air

quality in real time, and intelligently chooses the right speed for your home

(in auto mode). The display light automatically adjusts according to the

environment in your room, giving you all the benefits without any of the

disturbance. Connect the Philips Clean Home App with your smart phone, smart

home assistants, and monitor air quality real-time. They are also very easy to

maintain. The air purifier accurately calculates filter lifetime based on

pollution level and operation time. It notifies you when filter needs

replacement, for easy maintenance and replacement.

"Japanese people are increasingly focused on what is most important to them –

keeping themselves and their loved ones healthy and safe," said Ms. Ipek

Akinci, Country Manager, Philips Domestic Appliances, Japan, Malaysia,

Singapore and Emerging Markets. "With people being indoors most of the time and

prioritizing their health, our recent innovations use the latest technologies

for customers to sustain healthy indoor spaces."

"Air purifiers can improve indoor air quality and can supplement asthma

treatment to help allergy and asthma patients keep their symptoms under

control", said Professor Wojciech Feleszko, Associate Professor of Paediatric

Pneumonology and Allergy at the Medical University of Warsaw.

Click on the links to see where the Philips Air Purifiers are available:

AC0850/85(https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0B2JWG4YK),

AC1715/85(https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0B2JXQMGJ) and

AC2939/85(https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0B2JY2HCV)

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[1] Sales value Europe (measured DE, NL, UK, SW, FR, ES, IT, PL), Panel Data,

Apr '20 - Mar '21, air purifiers mono, excl. multi-function devices.

[2] The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EFA)

[3] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41533-021-00222-2

[4] *From the air that passes through the filter, tested to DIN71460-1.

[5] Air flowing through the filter, tested with NaCl aerosol by IUTA according

to DIN71460-1.

[6] Tested on the filter media by means of a single pass-through with an

airflow of 5.33 cm/s, by an independent laboratory. Air flowing through the

filter, tested according to JISB 9908-2016

About Philips Domestic Appliances

Philips Domestic Appliances has a simple yet powerful purpose: helping people

turn their houses into homes. The company offers innovative digital products

across our kitchen appliance, coffee, garment and home care ranges. The

successful product ranges include the renowned Airfryer, Fully Automatic

Espresso Machine with LatteGo, the Perfect Care Elite steam generator, Air

Purifier and SpeedPro Max vacuum cleaner. Philips Domestic Appliances is

headquartered in Amsterdam and has innovation, manufacturing and commercial

centers across the globe, with a footprint in over 100 countries. Philips

Domestic Appliances employs approximately 7,000 talented and diverse employees

who bring innovation to consumers and help them turn their houses into homes

every day. Philips Domestic Appliances is a former business division of Royal

Philips.

Press contact:

Sheo S. Rai

Head, Brand and Communications

Philips Domestic Appliances Asia Pacific

E-mail: SheoShanker.Rai@philips.com

Source: Philips Domestic Appliances

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