About Ozone What is ozone? Ozone is a gas and is the most efficient killer of microbiological and bacterial organisms. How is ozone created? When air comes into contact with a high-voltage electrical charge three molecules of oxygen are converted into two molecules of ozone. Why use ozone to kill bacteria and odours? Ozone needs no chemicals and is created from the air we breathe. It is highly reactive and transforms bacteria on contact (by oxidation) into harmless substances - principally water and carbon dioxide. Being a gas it can reach inaccessible places, and, due to its unstable nature, readily decomposes back into oxygen leaving no residue to eliminate. Where can ozone be used? The spread of most diseases, contaminants and bad odours comes from the decomposing activity of bacteria that naturally exist everywhere. Ozone can be used anywhere that hygiene, sanitising or deodorising are required, eradicating the problem instead of just masking its smell with chemicals. Is ozone dangerous? Ozone is a toxic gas but the levels produced by our ozone generators are micro-doses designed to kill micro-organisms and there is no reason to be worried. All our units are designed to conform to Guidance Note EH38/96 of the U.K. Health and Safety Executive. How can ozone help? Using ozone in your environment can stop bacteria from infecting foodstuffs, contaminating surfaces and by association entering the human body. In places such as kitchens and food preparation areas ozone will kill bacteria leaving your environment totally sanitised. What is the difference between an ozone generator and an ioniser? An ioniser discharges an electric current and deposits static on surfaces around the unit. An ozoniser produces ozone using the same process - oxidation. However ozone is effective throughout the whole of a given area - not just within a few feet. Ozone will also eradicate bacteria from both the air and surface. Ionisers rely on drawing air through the unit and can only deal with odours and particles that are airborne. Ionisers cannot sterilise water. Will the ozone generated affect the ozone layer? No! The ozone produced by ozonisers will naturally degrade back to oxygen and become totally inoffensive. It has no effect on the ozone layer. Where can this technology be used effectively? Ozonisers have application in many diverse fields, i.e., agriculture, tourism, transport, public health, government and commercial sectors. Why ozone now? Recognising the trend towards eco friendly systems the use of ozone generators will prove beneficial for personnel, for the product and the environment. As well as contributing financially with increased output in all sectors - and decreased input costs.