Does Sharper Image air purifier emit ozone?
The FDA considers medical devices safe if they emit less than 50 ppb of ozone. “The study found that ozone generators, not ionic air purifiers when used appropriately, can generate potentially unsafe levels of ozone indoors,” Stephens says. “None of the Sharper Image air purifiers are ozone generators.”
Do air purifiers filter ozone?
Because ozone is a gas rather than a particle, most common air purifiers will not remove it from the air. A HEPA filter or other type of mechanical filter will have no effect on ozone levels—this includes the filter that might be built into your HVAC system.
Are there any air purifiers that do not emit ozone?
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Is ozone safe to breathe?
When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. Exercise during exposure to ozone causes a greater amount of ozone to be inhaled, and increases the risk of harmful respiratory effects.
What happens if you breathe ozone?
When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. Ozone may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infections.
Do HEPA filters create ozone?
If you decide to purchase a portable air cleaner, filtering air cleaners with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are recommended because these do not emit ozone but do remove particulate matter from the air.