For All You Science Buffs

Biozone Air Purifiers dramatically improve indoor air quality, ensuring that the air people breathe is fresh and safe. Through an advanced UV purification method, these products effectively neutralize unpleasant odors and kill unhealthy contaminants. The key to the purification process lies in the proprietary, dual-purpose UV lamps, specially designed for Biozone. This dual purpose consists of purification by direct UV light exposure and by a search and destroy approach to decontamination and sanitation.

Ultraviolet light is used to neutralize odors and volatile organic compounds, while killing germs, bacteria, molds and dust mites. Biozone takes advantage of the high frequency, high energy and germicidal characteristics of the UVC light spectrum to accomplish this. This UV process is somewhat analogous to the process of creating steam out of water. The ambient air and moisture that is naturally occurring around us becomes energized as it is exposed to the high intensity UV light, equivalent to exposing water to a heat source.

This high energy state allows the O2 (Oxygen) and the H2O (water vapor / moisture) to collide and temporarily combine or break into various molecular forms such as O, OH, O3, H2O2, in addition to the always present O2 and H2O. These new and temporary molecules are effective oxidants and cleaning agents, helping decontaminate the air and surfaces.

These cleaning agents are released into the air to search and destroy pollutants. Over time, the energy level of these molecules diminishes, and the ambient air and humidity returns to normal levels, equivalent to the process of condensation of steam into water.

O3 (ozone) is a biproduct of this process. Fortunately, it is neither the main output nor the only output. Biozone make a deliberate effort to manage the amount of O3 generated, through the use of custom-designed, dual-purpose UV lamps, therefore blocking part of the UVC spectrum that contributes to a higher production of O3.

Concerning bacteria, mold, viruses, dust mites and other microscopic organisms, they are known to be affected by a specific range of the UVC spectrum near the 253.7nm UVC wavelength, better known as UVG. When these microorganisms are directly exposed to the UVG light, their DNA is altered to the point of self-destruction.

While the UVC high frequency light cannot penetrate the human skin enough to cause any considerable damage, it could cause minor eye irritations or burns after prolonged exposure. Therefore, we strongly discourage direct visual exposure, especially during installation or lamp replacement. Please read the product manual for specific instructions.