AirSource and Consumer Reports

A new member asked me to look at the (I think) Oct. consumer report magazine to see
how dangerous all air purifiers are, she had cut up her sharper image machines, 4 of
them I think. This is what Shaklee wrote back............

Recent Media Stories on Ozone Generator Air Purifiers

Recent media stories have raised issues about air treatment units commonly termed
"electrostatic precipitators" and "ozone generators."
None of these stories made any reference to the AirSourceR units, which is
appropriate as neither the AirSource 3000 nor the AirSource MobileR is an
electrostatic precipitator or ozone generator.

AirSource represents an advanced oxidation air treatment system using

PhotohydroionizationT and, in the case of the AirSource 3000, electron generation.
The AirSource technology reduces the presence of odors, gases, and airborne mold as
well as particulate such as pollen, pet dander, dust and tobacco smoke.

In the AirSource 3000, an electron generator produces an expanding negative

electrostatic field that neutralizes positively charged pollutant particles to remove
them from the air you breathe. Unlike a HEPA, electric or electrostatic precipitator
system, the air in the room does not need to be pulled through the AirSource 3000 to
be treated. There are no plates which require cleaning and which only remove
particulates from air that pass through the plate filters.

Ozone generators produce ozone as their primary means of treating the air. Both the
AirSource 3000 and AirSource Mobile use a UV lamp in the PhotohydroionizationT module
which emits UV light that strikes a target catalyst, thereby creating an advanced
oxidation process. Some ozone is produced to take part in the reaction, and a
portion of the unused ozone, also known as residual ozone, is emitted from the unit.

When the AirSource unit is used as directed, test results substantiate the room air
will not exceed 0.05 ppm - the level that the FDA lists in the Code of Federal
Regulations as the upper limit of ozone for occupied spaces.

Keep in mind that in small, unventilated spaces, even residual ozone may become
noticeable and with continued use could become an irritant to the eyes, nose and
throat. Those with weaker respiratory systems (such as infants, the elderly, or
those with respiratory ailments such as asthma), or even pets, may be more sensitive
and therefore use of the AirSource 3000 and AirSource Mobile may not be suitable for
them.

Follow the recommended placement of the units as described in the

Owner's Manual for optimal performance and safety. Your AirSource unit
will reduce the presence of odors, gases, airborne mold, and particulate, providing
cleaner air for you, your family, and your customers.