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
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
How To Improve Indoor Air Quality Prior to purchasing an air cleaner, consumers are encouraged to ventilate areas when ambient outdoor air quality is good, and to eliminate or reduce airborne contaminants with help from this fact sheet: Reducing Your Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution.| ww2.arb.ca.gov
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