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- Also known as:
- Cylindrical dielectric ozone generator, Siemens type generator
- What is it?
- Ozone (O3) is a gas made up of three parts oxygen. The air we
breath is made up of two parts of oxygen (O2). Pure ozone is a
blue gas with a unique odor. Ozone occurs naturally and is present in the
ozone layer of the air. Ozone in the lower atmosphere is a pollutant that
can damage the lungs. It is produced when an electric discharge, such as
lightning, passes through the air or as a product of auto exhaust.
- Adverse reactions:
- Irritation of the mucous membranes and eyes, dryness of the nose and
throat, and a cough. Onset of severe symptoms after the exposure to ozone
can be delayed. Those symptoms can include headache, upset stomach or
vomiting, pain or tightness of the chest, shortness of breath or tiredness.
Buildup of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), lung damage and death can
occur after exposure to high levels of ozone.
- Legal status:
- No more than 0.05 parts per million by volume of air of ozone is allowed
in an area occupied by people for long periods of time.
- History of use:
- Ozone has no accepted medical use. Ozone is used to treat drinking water,
wastewater treatment, odor control, air cleansing, food processing, in the
paper making process and for the making of plastics. False claims have been
made about the use of ozone generators to prevent or cure various health
problems such as: allergies, asthma, sinus and breathing problems, migraine
headaches, emphysema, lupus and incurable eye diseases. These claims have
not been backed up with reliable scientific proof.
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