PureWave™
For air purification, Biozone has developed PureWave™ technology that combines the science of ultraviolet germicidal light- waves, purifying hydroxyls, activated oxygen, and photo-ionization. What makes this technology important and unique is that it unites four of the most accepted and powerful methods for destroying contaminants, with the resulting synergy producing a stronger process than the sum of the individual methods. The outcome is the "ultimate" air purifying process. While most manufacturers of ozone air purifiers use the older, corona discharge (high voltage electricity) method to create ozone, the PureWave™ technology uses special ultraviolet lamps that produce photolic ozone as well as control its level. Along with these functions, the lamps also produce ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI). Like ozone, UVGI destroys bacteria, viruses, and fungi and has been used in medical facilities for years for those exact purposes. Combining photolic ozone with UVGI and moisture (humidity) produces a powerful oxidant known as hydroxyl radicals. These purifying hydroxyls have been described as "the single most important cleansing agent in the earth's atmosphere." They break down hazardous organic compounds and are a catalyst in the chain reaction necessary for contaminant oxidation. In addition to these purification methods, Biozone units produce negative ions and have a patent pending method that dramatically accelerates the production of negative ions via ultraviolet wavelengths. The PureWave™ technology combines the best of science and electronics to produce the purest of air.
SafeZone™
Ozone generators have been used for over one-hundred years for purification and sanitation purposes. Ozone's properties as a bactericide, viricide, fungicide and deodorizer are well accepted by the scientific community. Industry and the general public have eagerly accepted ozonation for water and air purification. However, it is also well established that exposure to high levels of ozone can be harmful to health, and in particular can be a respiratory irritant. This has led to a controversy as to the safety of ozone generators for general public use. There is no consensus as to when ozone levels become harmful to humans, but based on available research, regulatory agencies such as the FDA have set safe levels at .05 ppm (parts per million) for continual exposure and OSHA has set 0.1 ppm as a maximum for 8-hour exposures. Other agencies and organizations have similar recommendations. Previously, all ozone generators used for air purification had the potential to produce ozone levels above these recommendations. To combat this problem, some manufacturers of portable ozone air purifiers introduced models with ozone sensors that automatically shut off the units when ozone levels rise above a prescribed limit. While this is a step in the right direction, these devices are not foolproof, nor do they seem to work well in all indoor environment sizes, nor do they control the "blasting" of high concentrations of ozone when operating. This is why Biozone developed SafeZone™, an advanced method to ensure safe ozone levels. SafeZone™ is a fail-safe method that will not allow the accumulation of ozone to exceed recommended, safe levels. SafeZone™ does not rely on electronic gadgetry or inexpensive sensors, but combines the science of ultraviolet radiation, atom disassociation, quantum yield, and optimization of unit geometry. In practical terms, this means that as the ozone level in an indoor environment begins to rise, the machine will automatically reduce the amount of ozone being produced, keeping the accumulation at low levels. There is no longer any reason to be concerned about the potentially harmful effects of too much ozone. Biozone® air purifiers provide all of the wonderful, powerful benefits of ozone without the worry associated with previous ozone devices. If you love the pure air at Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, or Sequoia National Park, then you will love the results of the SafeZone™ method.
SafeVolt™
Biozone's Research and Development has also produced a state-of-the-art electronics module to power the PureWave™ System. This advanced engineered electronics package is a solid-state unit with constant wattage circuitry for greater electrical efficiency and for the support of consistent output and long life. In addition, the electronics design is 12VDC resulting in one of the safest devices in the market, SafeVolt™. The SafeVolt™ 12VDC system is a vast improvement over ozone units that use the corona discharge method of ozone production, which requires much higher voltage (5,000 - 10,000 volts of electricity). An added advantage of Biozone's 12VDC system is that it is easily used all over the world. A simple AC/DC adapter is all that is needed for countries with varying electrical systems (110VAC, 220VAC or 240VAC). |
