There is a lot of confliction information on the internet about UV-C & Ozone and the affects on health.
It is our opinion that UV-C & Ozone is not more harmful than a lot of chemicals and ingredients that we use in our daily life, a lot of those can be harmful if they are not used correctly or in to high amounts.
We have put together a FAQ about UV-C & Ozone in order to answer most common questions, if you have any other questions or like to provide us some more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can also read more about UV-C & Ozone here.
Direct exposure to UV-C light is dangerous (in any form also from welding, sun light etc.)
Safety is highest priority at Jimco & AS FRIIS, There UV-C light source in the Jimco products are shielded and it is important that the Jimco instruction manuals are follow strictly when servicing and operating the Jimco products.
High concentration of Ozone can be dangerous, like high concentrations of alcohol, Chlorine, cleaning liquids etc. is also harmful
In nature there is a natural low levels of ozone are all around us and are safe to breathe. Jimco products uses UV-C to generate Ozone which is the natures way of producing it.
Jimco Technology is tested and approved for use and the technology use a safe amount of ozone in our products.
Example the Jimco MAC500s eliminates the existing Ozone in the air that enters the purifier. It then adds the correct amount of Ozone and blows out air that contains a safe amount that is below the recommended hazard level of 0,1 ppm. We produce up to 0,04 ppm at a stable level, which is the same level in nature on a sunny day.
The Jimco disinfection products, OZ 1000, OZ 2000, FLO-D & FLO-D Mini Mark 2 produces high levels in order to clean the air and surfaces. While these products are operating, people and animals are not allowed in the room as exposure to high levels of ozone in a room is not recommended.
Jimco products can control the ozone level as a essential requirement to care about people’s health and safety.
Jimco and AS FRIIS has no knowledge of harmful effects to the skin associated with the use of ozone produced with UV-C light
It is correct that ozone affects all organic compounds.
There is a considerable difference whether it is exposed continuously to high levels of Ozone or just a short time treatment.
There is no risk in using the compact cleaner in offices, cars and in private homes, as the compact cleaners are not powerful enough to fill such large rooms with high concentrations of ozone to damaged cables and rubber.
We recommend that Jimco products are being operated according to our guidelines. These guidelines are included with all product delivered as well as available in downloadable version on this website in the documentation section
The Jimco disinfection products, OZ 1000, OZ 2000, FLO-D & FLO-D Mini Mark 2 has been tested and proven to kill Listeria.
Jimco MAC500s uses the same technology technology and has been proven to have reducing effects over time.
Listeria is one of the most resistant and strongest bacteria. As it has been tested and certified that the Jimco products & technology can eliminate Listeria, other similar bacteria’s would also be eliminated.
People can always stay in the room then the Jimco MAC 500 s is operating, as this is an air purifier designed for use in rooms with people 24 hours a day.
The Jimco MAC500s eliminates the existing Ozone in the air that enters the purifier. It then adds the correct amount of Ozone and blows out air that contains a safe amount that is below the recommended hazard level of 0,1 ppm. We produce up to 0,04 ppm at a stable level, which is the same level in nature on a sunny day.
The Jimco disinfection products, OZ 1000, OZ 2000, FLO-D & FLO-D Mini Mark 2 produces high levels in order to clean the air and surfaces. While these products are operating, people and animals are not allowed in the room as exposure to high levels of ozone in a room is not recommended.
It is important to stress that ozone plays an important part in nature and that people cannot survive without this kind of gas. It is important to highlight that ozone is an oxidizing agent and it should be used with care and in a controlled manner as per the guidelines and manuals provided by Jimco and AS FRIIS
When Jimco products are being operated according to our guidelines, the products are safe to use. These guidelines are included with all product delivered as well as available in downloadable version on this website in the documentation section
The technology, developed by Jimco, has been used since 1993 and continues developed over the years and are used in machines producing the most environmentally friendly form of ozone. The technology is developed based on same natural process ozone-producing rays of the sun’s UV-light.
The Jimco technology is clean ozone which is produced by our low-voltage lamps UV-C lamps which is safe compared with ozone produced in high-voltage Ozone generators etc. that generate Nitric Oxide (NOX) during the process of generating ozone.
The Jimco technology is clean ozone which is produced by our low-voltage lamps UV-C lamps which is safe compared with ozone produced in high-voltage Ozone generators etc.
When ozone is generated by means of low-voltage UV-light it is safe as there is not enough energy available to produce NOX.
High-voltage Ozone Generators can be dangerous as they can generate Nitric Oxide (NOX) during the process of generating ozone. NOX can enter into the bloodstream and cause serious damage to the human body.
High-voltage ozone generators must therefore always be used adding clean oxygen – e.g. from an oxygen cylinder or from an oxygen generator which will add to the operation cost and servicing cost
Kindly be aware that other electronic machines and equipment such as Xerox machines, welding units and computers can generate harmful NOX as well
Jimco MAC500s been proven beneficial for several asthmatic patients. It has improved their quality of life, and in some cases, they have reduced or even stopped their medicine and started doing activities they could not do before.
The smell limit for ozone is different from person to person but is considered around 0,02 ppm. Beyond this level the ozone begins to smell similar to photocopy machine, that has produced many copies in a row.
Worldwide the general accepted limit for ozone in a working area is 0,1 ppm. The Jimco MAC 500 cannot produce enough ozone to exceed the limit of this standard.
People can always stay in the room then the Jimco MAC 500 s is operating, as this is an air purfier designed for use in rooms with people 24 hours a day.
The Jimco MAC500s eliminates the existing Ozone in the air that enters the purifier. It then adds the correct amount of Ozone and blows out air that contains a safe amount that is below the recommended hazard level of 0,1 ppm. We produce up to 0,04 ppm at a stable level, which is the same level in nature on a sunny
The Jimco disinfection products, OZ 1000, OZ 2000, FLO-D & FLO-D Mini Mark 2 produces high levels in order to clean the air and surfaces. While these products are operating, people and animals are not allowed in the room as exposure to high levels of ozone in a room is not recommended.
Jimco MAC500s been proven beneficial for several COPD patients. It has improved their quality of life, and in some cases, they have reduced or even stopped their medicine and started doing activities they could not do before.
