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US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
"Even when ozone is present in low levels,
inhaling it triggers a variety of health problems including chest
pains, coughing, nausea, throat irritation, and congestion. It
also can worsen bronchitis, heart disease, emphysema, and asthma,
and reduce lung capacity"
http://www.policyalmanac.org/environment/archive/ozone.shtml
EPA
"Scientific evidence shows that at concentrations that do
not exceed public health standards ozone has little potential
to remove indoor air pollutants"
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/images/ozone_generator.pdf
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
"It can have damaging health effects, especially for persons
with asthma and other lung diseases, children and the elderly.
It is produced directly by ozone generators and indirectly by
ion generators and some other electronic air cleaners. The American
Lung Association suggests that ozone generators not be used."
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
"no federal agency approves, much less recommends, ozone
generators for use in occupied spaces."
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/factsheets/ozone/airfresh.htm
STATE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
"People should avoid using indoor air cleaning devices that
produce ozone, sometimes referred to by marketers as activated
oxygen," said Jim Stratton, M.D., M.P.H., State Health Officer."
"Although ozone generating machines are promoted as air cleaners,
independent studies have shown that the machines do not effectively
destroy microbes, remove odor sources or reduce indoor pollutants
sufficiently to provide any health benefits. The Federal Trade
Commission has recently taken action against some manufacturers
of ozone generating machines for making unsupported claims about
the ability of the machines to clean air."
(matter of fact, the FTC fined Alpine/Ecoquest 1.5 million dollars
for making false claims)
www.applications.dhs.ca.gov/
pressreleases/store/pressreleases/27-97.html
STATE OF MINNESOTA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
"Some air cleaners are designed to produce ozone which is
a strong oxidizing agent and a known irritant of the lungs and
respiratory system. Studies have shown that ozone, even at high
concentrations, is not effective at killing airborne mold or surface
mold contamination. Health experts, including the Minnesota Department
of Health, do not recommend the use of ozone to address mold or
any other indoor air problems."
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/mold/
NATIONAL NETWORK FOR HEALTH
"Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms. It is
a highly reactive chemical that is sometimes used to clear pollution
in unoccupied buildings. It is also a strong lung irritant. People
with asthma can be especially sensitive to ozone, and it can bring
on attacks"
http://www.nnh.org/products/AirCleaners.htm
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
"The North Carolina Department of Environmental, Health,
and Natural Resources recommends that this type of cleaner NOT
be used. Ozone can have adverse health effects."
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/housing/pubs/fcs3606.html
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
"Although some manufacturers of air cleaning equipment have
claimed that ozone generators can decrease volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) in the air, research has shown that such devices may, in
fact, increase some types of VOCS."
http://www.healthyvermonters.info/hp/airquality/ozone.shtml#four
STATE OF WISCONSIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT
"Air cleaners employing electrostatic precipitation or ion
generation may produce ozone, a gas that can irritate the lungs.
Production of ozone may be particularly high if the air cleaning
system has been improperly installed or maintained. The Department
of Health and Family Services (DHFS) does not recommend using
air cleaning machines that operate by producing ozone."
http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/eh/Air/fs/AirCleaner.htm
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI HEALTH DEPARTMENT
"Some air cleaners are designed to produce ozone. Ozone is
a strong oxidizing agent used as a disinfectant in water and sometimes
to eliminate odors. However, ozone is a known lung irritant. Symptoms
associated with exposure include cough, chest pain, and eye, nose,
and throat irritation. Ozone generators have been shown to generate
indoor levels above the safe limit. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated
that ozone is not effective in controlling molds and fungi, even
at high concentrations far above safe health levels. Also, ozone
may damage materials in the home. For these reasons, the Mississippi
Department of Health strongly recommends that you do not use an
ozone air cleaner in any occupied residential space."
http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/43,323,223.html
STATE OF ARIZONA HEALTH DEPARTMENT
"ozone is not effective in controlling molds and fungi, even
at high concentrations far above safe health levels. Also, ozone
may damage materials in the home. For these reasons, the Arizona
Department of Health Services strongly recommends that you do
not use an ozone air cleaner in any occupied residential space."
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oeh/invsurv/air_qual/moldcleanup.htm
NBC T.V. INVESTIGATION
"They generate ozone, which can be especially irritating
to people with asthma and other lung problems -- the same people
who often buy these products to improve their health. Ozone is
the most harmful component of smog."
http://www.nbc11.com/health/3678379/detail.html
OSHA (US GOVERNMENT)
"Sources: Copy machines, electrostatic air cleaners, electrical
arcing, smog.
Acute health effects: Eye, respiratory tract, mucous
membrane irritation; aggravation of chronic respiratory diseases."
http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iii/otm_iii_2.html