FAQ
1. What is ozonized water?
Ozone is O3, a molecule made up of three oxygen atoms. Ozone is a gas that is lowdensity and colorless under normal temperature. If its density reaches a specific level it will have a the scent of fresh grass and will be pale blue. The air is very fresh, especially after heavy rain, and that is a smell of ozone air. You can smell the same scent when you are in a forest, under a rainfall, and around the seaside or river.
Ozonized water is created by adding ozone to water. The oxidation powers of ozonized water make it an extremely strong disinfectant with many applications.
2. How is ozone applied to our lives?
Ozone is a combination of 3 atoms. When one of the atoms is released, a chemical reaction in organic matters occurs that can:
(1)Kill Escherichia coli (e. coli) Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Enteropathogenic and Shigella dysenteriae which exist in air and water.
(2)Decompose and cleans toxic gas found in factories, car exhausts and cigarette smoke.
(3)Keep fish and meat fresh.
(4)Decompose residue of agrichemicals on fruits and vegetables.
(5)Decompose chloride found in tap water.
(6)Bathing with ozone enriched water can keep one’s skin healthy and smooth.
(7)Deodorize kitchen and bathrooms.
(8)Clean polluted waste water.
(9)Break down radiation from TV and computer monitors.
Researches by American scientists have also found that cancer cell activities become slower after being in contact with ozone, justifying the wide application of ozone in our day to day life.
3. What kind of chemical reaction does ozone have in water?
Ozone causes oxidation reduction in water and in this reaction sterilizes, kills bacterium, refreshes, whitens and deodorizes.
4. How does ozone disinfect?
Ozone eradicates 3000 times bacteria more than Chlorine and 30 times more than cresol extract. Because bacteria have cell membranes and cell walls, ozone will penetrate the cell membrane and kill bacteria by destroying its RNA, DNA. To kill bacteria, their structures have to be destroyed to decompose them. Ozone will penetrate into bacteria and damage the protein layer to make the bacteria die.
5. How do you know that the bacteria are killed by using water enriched with Ozone to wash your hands?
Test results by SGS show that the Ozone Antibacterial Sanitizer is effective at removing over 99% of bacteria (including e. coli and salmonella) in ten seconds. Results also offer similar evidence for pesticide removal.
6. Does Ozone kill good cells too?
Without Ozone sterilization, good cells will die fighting bacteria. This gives bacteria a chance to grow. Priority should be given to elimination of bacteria that endangers our health. By quickly reducing the amount of bacteria one can reduce the possibility of infection and disease. More good cells will be produced by the body to replace those that were lost.
7. Why does skin feel smooth after washing with Ozone?
Ozone is just as effective at removing dirt as it is at eliminating bacteria. By washing your hands in ozonized water dirt, dust and other unwated materials will be removed. This will deeply cleanse your skin and leave it smooth and supple.
8. Why ozonized water is effective in the decomposition of pesticides? What is the effect of pesticides on our health?
The most common case is chemical food poisoning is caused by agrochemical remnants. Among them, organ phosphorus pesticide accounts for a big portion. It’s characterised as having a short incubation period. Those who intake it will exhibit the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouthwatering, dyspnea and excessive phlegm in minutes; the symptoms usually dissappear after an hour. Agrochemical remnants cause acute poisoning, while those who intake few in long time might result in chronic poisoning, especially for vegetarians, farmers and agrochemical factory workers. Accidental consumption of agrochemicals will slowly bring on life-threatening illnesses. Research shows that it will affect our brain, personality and behavior. Cerebral cortex research indicates an internal relationship between them these disorders and pesticide poisoning. Pesticides such as Dimethoate will cause body deformation and are suspected to cause cancer. Now that agrochemicals are widely applied, how to avoid consuming agrochemical remnants becomes a big challenge in public sanitation.
Pesticides have chemical structures, similar to bacteria and fungus. Through oxidation ozone will break down the structure and damage the carbon chain bond. This causes the agrochemicals to decompose into CO2, H2O and other harmless substances. Test results show that the Ozone Antibacterial Sanitizer can remove 75% of pesticides in ten seconds.
9. Why can ozone deodorize?
Odors are composed of molecules, just like any other bacteria and mold. Ozone releases Oxygen atoms and oxidizes odor molecules, breaking down its structure and removing the odor. This causes the original odor-causing agents to become substances that do not carry the foul odor.
10. Is ozonized water able to treat athlete’s foot?
Yes! Tinea pedis is caused by the fungus dermatophytes. Ozonized water is able to suppress the growth of dermatophytes and other fungi. It is also effective at removing the odor of tinea pedis.
11. Can we directly drink ozonized water?
Ozonized water’s strength is its sterilization effect. We suggest drinking ozonized water after fifteen minutes to make sure the sterilization effect completes. Alternatively boil the ozonized tap water, which is the best way to drink it.
12. Is too much ozone harmful to the human body?
Ozone inhibits bacteria growth, keeps food fresh, deodorizes and kills viruses. Different amounts of ozone concentration are needed for different applications. Too much ozone is harmful to the human body and one should always keep this in mind.
13. Will it harm us to intake ozone?
Ozone suppresses bacteria, keeps food fresh, deodorizes and sterilizes. The appropriate amount of ozone density varies by situation. But one thing to be emphasized is that overdose will harm our body. So when you enjoy the convenience of the machine, please remember not to overdose.
14. Does ozone cause environmental pollution?
No! Ozone is a highly safe and effective Oxidizing sterilizer. There is no residue and it does not cause environmental pollution. Unlike other chemical cleaning agents, Ozone returns itself to oxygen very quickly and does not cause a threat to our environment but keeps the water clean and the air fresh. Many scientists recommend Ozone and call it the “Green Environmentally Friendly Element.”
15. Is ozonized water good for hands/hips of new born baby?
Generally speaking, ozonied water is not suitable for people with sensitive skin. Those who have problems will have reddish, itchy skin. If those symptoms occur, they should stop using ozone. We don’t recommend new born babies with sensitive skin to use it.
16. Can we use ozonized water to wash baby’ bottles and utensils?
Yes! Using ozonied water to clean baby bottles and feeding utensils before putting them in the dish dryer helps prevent bacteria from growing in the moist and warm environment of the baby’s utensils.
17. Does ozonized water cause aging of skin when using it often?
No! Ozonized water from Kona’s Ozonized Antibacterial Sanitizer will not make skin appear aged. On the other hand, it will make skin look young, smooth and soft. It also eradicates bacteria on the body and helps blood vessels take in fresh oxygen, improve circulation, increase metabolism and slow down the effects of aging.
18. How does Ozone enriched water keep things fresh?
Fresh fruit and vegetables are organic and release a ripening agent from which bacteria would grow and cause them to rot later. Ozone oxidizes and destroys the ripening agent and causes it to break down so that fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer.
19. How is ozone able to remove residual pesticides from fruit and vegetables?
According to information by experts, the current fruit and vegetable pesticide problem is rather serious, due to its detrimental affects to the health of people worldwide. Residual pesticides can have extreme effects on one’s health if consumed on a regular basis. They can cause a multitude of sicknesses and prevent one from living a healthy life. Ozone has the powerful ability to break down the chemical structure of many types of organic compounds and turn them into carbon dioxide, water, and other types of harmless compounds. Due to the difficulty of removing pesticides, technicians have long sought to attempt removal by chemical oxidation. Scientists have gradually come to realize the importance of the role of ozone in such a process. The chemical reaction between ozone and pesticides helps to split apart the pesticide molecules and change them into non-toxic compounds.
20. How can Ozone enriched water improve our skin?
Ozone dissolved in water and used for bathing will keep the skin young and supple. The skin and the blood vessels are able to absorb fresh air and speed up our bodily metabolism. Futhermore, the tiny bubbles created are smaller than skin pores. This allows the bubbles to enter the skin and clean deep. This will also prevent us from oxygen deficiency during a hot bath and is being widely applied in Europe and America.
21. Is Ozone bad for our health?
The average person can smell ozone at 0.03 – 0.04 ppm. At 0.6 ppm some may have a minor sore throat or coughing. Kona’s Ozone Antibacterial Sanitizer has been proven to limit dispersion to under 0.01 ppm, well under the OSHA tolerance level of 0.05 ppm. The sanitizer is proven safe through SGS test results.
22. What are the physical properties of Ozone?
23. Comparison with other oxidizing agents
24. What does Ozonized water do?
Ozonized water deodorizes, kills bacteria, detoxifies fruits and vegetables, personal hygiene uses and prevents diseases. There are many applications for this technology, both at home, in the office and industrial uses.
25. What is the tolerance level of ozone in the air?
| Density (ppm) |
Kona’s Ozone Antibacterial Sanitizer kills bacteria and limites ozone dispersion to under 0.01 ppm |
| 0.01 – 0.015 |
Sense of smell for the average person |
| 0.06 |
Safe for those with life-threatening lung diseases |
| 0.1 |
Uncomfortable for the average person; causes nose and throat allergies for most people. (Degree of density allowed by the Department of Occupational Health) |
| 0.1 – 0.3 |
Causes incidents for asthma patients |
| 0.6 – 0.8 |
Chest pains, coughing, sore throat, difficulty breathing, decrease in lung activity |
| 0.5 – 1.0 |
Breathing obstructions, less oxygen expense, shortened life in guinea pigs |
| 1 – 2 |
Exhaustion, headaches, dizziness, dryness of the windpipe |
| 5 – 10 |
Extreme difficulty breathing, expansion of lungs, increased pulse, body aches, paralysis, unconsciousness |
| 50 |
Potential death in one hour |
Air Pollution Indices (PSI) as set forth by the Taiwanese Environmental Protection Bureau:
Ozone Air density must be kept under 0.1 ppm.
According to the American Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) density must not exceed 0.05 ppm. |
26. Does ozone pose a danger to people?
Like most things, ozone is best used in moderate amounts. Many countries pass laws limiting the amount of ozone that can be released into the air. The OSHA’s tolerence level is 0.05 ppm. Kona’s products have been proven by SGS test results to release 0.01 ppm, well under the legal limit. Consumers are advised to only select ozone products that meet stringent health criteria and safety standards.
27. How is ozone produced?
