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Ozone Reactions in Indoor Air

April 22, 2016 By Jim Rosenthal

Formaldehyde Increases Through Exposure to Ozone from Ionizers and Ozone Generators

Formaldehyde (HCHO) is a common substance in both indoor and outdoor environments. It is used in a wide range of products including wall board, glues, some carpets, fragrance products and insulation. It is also found in cigarette and cigar smoke and is a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) carcinogenic classification is … More

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October 26, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

There is Still Something in the Air

The May 2005 issue of Consumer Reports presented new concerns about ionizing air cleaners (ionizers).  The magazine reported the results of tests they had conducted with 5 ionizers including the Ionic Breeze sold by Sharper Image, the market leader.  Other units tested included the Brookstone Pure-Ion, the Ionic Pro, the IonizAir and the Surround Air.  … More

Filed Under: Air Cleaners, Air Filtration, Articles, Indoor Air Quality, Ozone Reactions in Indoor Air

August 21, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

Ozone Reactions with Skin Oils Create Irritants

Ozone found in indoor environments reacts with human skin oils to produce chemicals that irritate the skin and lungs according to researchers in Austria and the United States.    In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science Armin Wisthaler of the Leopold Franzens University in Austria and Charles Weschler of Rutgers University … More

Filed Under: Articles, Asthma, Environmental Causes for Asthma, Indoor Air Quality, Ozone Reactions in Indoor Air, Respiratory Health

December 27, 2008 By Jim Rosenthal

Do Some Air Filter Materials React With Ozone to Create Building Related Symptoms (BRS)?

By Jim Rosenthal, Published in Spring Issue of Air Media Does a Recent Analysis of BASE Data Really Show a Connection Between Synthetic Air Filters and (BRS) or Sick Building Syndrome? A number of recent studies have shown that the products of ozone reactions can impact human health and perceived indoor air quality. An analysis … More

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December 15, 2008 By Jim Rosenthal

Researchers Confirm Some Air Cleaners Generate Ultrafine Particles

A University of Texas Study confirms that some air cleaners actually increase ultrafine particles and formaldehyde.

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Articles, Indoor Air Quality, Ozone Reactions in Indoor Air

April 22, 2004 By Jim Rosenthal

There’s Something in the Air

Indoor Air Chemistry – Creating the “Chemical Soup” of IAQ

Filed Under: Air Cleaners, Articles, Ozone Reactions in Indoor Air

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