Ozone(O3), is the triatomic form of oxygen(O2). It is oxygen in it's most active state and is an extremely potent oxidant that has been shown to posses broad spectrum antimicrobial activity. Ozone is not just another disinfectant. Ozone is a true sterilant. It has the ability to completely destroy not only bacteria, but also viruses, spores, fungus, mold, mildew, cysts, and many other contaminants while at the same time breaking down dissolved organic materials by oxidation. When ozone (O3) breaks down it naturally reverts back to oxygen (O2).
Ozone has been used in Europe for nearly 100 years to sanitize meat and dairy produce. It is used to sanitize glass jars for baby food. On June 26, 2001 the FDA approved Ozone for use in direct contact with food to kill food borne pathogens. Ozone is the most effective oxidizing anti-microbial agent known. It kills E-coli 3125 times faster than chlorine, and it converts into ordinary oxygen in the process, leaving no chemical residuals behind. Ozone reacts with organic and inorganic substances, it will neutralize ammonia, ethylene and pesticides, thus enhancing the taste of food. Ozone is one of the most powerful disinfectants known. There are no toxic by-products or health hazards when properly used as a micro biocide. More than 200 US drinking water plants use Ozone and the number is climbing.
The technology works this way to kill pathogens: all molecular chains are made up with double carbon bonds that hold the atoms together. Ozone is a highly energetic oxidant and it seeks out those carbon bonds. Ozone literally disassembles microorganisms. Ozone is an environmentally friendly alternative to other oxidation agents such as chlorine, because it produces no harmful by-products such as chloroform, and leaves no strong residual odors. In fact the use of chlorine for food contact is now being restricted worldwide.
The PortaZone UV takes in ordinary air from the environment which contains approximately 20% oxygen. This ambient air is drawn by a pump and then channeled through an "ozone chamber" inside the unit. A special low pressure Ultraviolet (UV) lamp in the ozone chamber converts the O2 (oxygen), naturally existing in the air, to O3 (ozone). The ozone then travels through clear, ozone-resistant tubing with a diffuser on the end. By placing the diffuser in a container of water you will see the ozone gas escaping into the water. No separate oxygen tank is needed to produce ozone in this manner. The distinctive smell verifies the presence of ozone.
The difference between the PortaZone UV and the PortaZone CC is that the UV uses a special Ultra Violet lamp to produce ozone and it produces approximately 109 mg of ozone per hour. Whereas the CC model uses a technology called cold corona to produce ozone which has the ability to produce a stronger ozone output (up to 400 mg per hour). The PortaZone CC also has a dial so you can adjust the ozone output and air dryer prior to the ozone chamber.
There are many uses for the PortaZone UV Here are some examples:
Ozonate Your Drinking Water! Place the diffuser in a glass or container of water. Plug in the unit and run for 1-2 minutes per 8 ounces of water for best saturation. It is best to ozonate a glass at a time as ozone will dissipate from the water within 10-20 minutes. Using distilled water will increase the amount of time the ozone will remain in the water.
Ozonate Your Bath Water! Draw bath water in the normal manner. Place the unit a safe distance from the bath and place the diffuser in water. Do not get in the tub with the unit running. Make sure area is well ventilated. Run the unit in the bath water for approximately 10-15 minutes. Unplug the unit and remove it from the area. Enjoy a luxurious, relaxing and oxygenated bath!
Clean And Disinfect Your Foods! Fill up your sink with water. Place the unit a safe distance from the sink and place the diffuser in water. Plug in the unit and run for 2-3 minutes. Place fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, etc. in water with unit still running. Brush and cleanse foods thoroughly while they are being ozonated for another 2-3 minutes. Remove foods from water and air dry. Your produce will stay fresher longer and taste better!
Use a bag, shoe box or glass jar to ozonate grains, breads, nuts or other dry foods for 2-3 minutes. The odor of aromatic fruits such as strawberries is enhanced in the presence of Ozone. Sterilizing the air in fruit stores with Ozone prevents the odor of packing materials being transferred to the goods stored. Ozonate Your Refrigerator, Closet, Auto, Etc.!
The PortaZone UV may be used to eliminate odors, molds and mildew from many different small areas in your environment. Just place the diffuser (the diffuser can also be removed) into the area to be treated, close off the area and ozonate for up to an hour. Some areas may require several treatments to be effective.
Ozone has been shown to effectively eliminate bacteria, viruses, mold, fungus, germs, microorganisms, and many other types of contaminants from water and other mediums.