Ozone, an important component of smog, is a highly reactive and unstable gas capable of damaging living cells, such as those in human lungs. This pollutant forms in the atmosphere through complex reactions between chemicals directly emitted from vehicles, industrial plants, consumer products and many other sources. Ozone is a powerful oxidant – its actions can be compared to household bleach, which can kill living cells (such as germs or human skin cells) upon contact. It forms in greater q...| ww2.arb.ca.gov
What Kinds of Harmful Health Effects Can Ozone Cause? Ozone can damage the tissues of the respiratory tract, causing inflammation and irritation, and result in symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness and worsening of asthma symptoms. Specifically, inhalation of ozone causes inflammation and irritation of the tissues lining human airways, causing and worsening a variety of symptoms. Exposure to ozone can reduce the volume of air that the lungs breathe in and cause shortness of breath.| ww2.arb.ca.gov
About California's Air Cleaner Regulation (AB 2276) California's Regulation for Limiting Ozone Emissions from Air Cleaning Devices Air Cleaner Information for Manufacturers Applicability 1.| ww2.arb.ca.gov
Brochure on different types of air cleaning devices and how they work.| US EPA
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 2276 (2006, Pavley), CARB adopted an air cleaner regulation to limit the amount of ozone produced from indoor air cleaning devices, with the goal to protect public health. All indoor air cleaners sold in, or shipped to, California must meet certain ozone emission and electrical safety standards.| ww2.arb.ca.gov
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