OZONE SAFETY
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What is Ozone?
Ozone (O3 or trioxygen) is a blue gas, with a density greater than air, and most importantly it is a powerful
anti-viral, anti-microbial, antibacterial, and anti-fungal disinfectant for both air and water. The Crystal Quest
Ozone Generator kills single and multi-cellular organisms including bacteria, viruses (very possibly including the
COVID-19 coronavirus) and fungi. The infusion time varies depending on the size of the indoor space and the
level of ozone that the system produces; after this time you can enjoy a bacteria-free environment with clean air
and peace of mind.
Ozone Safety
To guarantee safety during the use of an Ozone Generator, activate the system when the space is unoccupied.
The Crystal Quest Ozonator is equipped with a timer to assist with safety and will shut the system down prior to
reentry. Please allow at least one hour for the ozone to dissipate before the space is reoccupied.
For Ozone safety, consider what needs to be treated with ozone. Is your goal to sanitize the air you breath, elimi-
nate odors, remove the smell of tobacco, or disinfect contaminated areas?
0.2% of ozone is a significant level; this is why ozone concentration is measured in Parts Per Million (PPM).
It only takes 3-4 PPM to kill off all germs, including
bacteria, and viruses.
EPA / OSHA STANDARDS:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires ozone output of indoor medical devices to be no more than
0.05 ppm (parts per million).
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends an upper limit of 0.10 ppm, not
to be exceeded at any time.
EPA’s National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone is a maximum 8-hour average outdoor concentration of
0.08 ppm.
If an ozone air purifier is going to be running while people are present, the EPA recommends the proper set
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tings should be selected so that the ozone level is less than 0.08 ppm.
For best results the ozone generator should be mounted as high in the room as practical. Ozone is heavier than
air and it will eventually fall to the floor.
Air circulation is an important factor in how effective ozone works. For large areas, an oscillating fan should be
placed next to the generator to help circulate the ozone throughout the room.
Please Remember: Ozone Generators are an electronic appliance containing electrical parts and connections. Your gener-
ator will become damaged and the ozone output lessened if immersed in water or operated when humidity is above 60%.
Lowering the humidity can often be accomplished with dehumidifier or air-conditioner in the room to be treated.
At high concentrations ozone can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath, and throat irritation. Ozone may also
worsen chronic respiratory diseases including asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infec-
tions. If the area is occupied with people, pets, and plants during odor elimination and disinfecting, then Ozone machines
must be operated with very low settings, in well ventilated spaces, and must follow all EPA guidelines.
None of the information presented here-in is to be construed in any way as medical or legal advice . None of the state-
ments made on this site has been evaluated by any applicable government regulatory agency (Federal or State), nor
should the statements or opinions expressed be construed as offering advice of any kind, including but not limited to the
diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease.
