Ozone Release Test
The works and procedures for the licensing of products used in the field of public health that physically show their effects are carried out by the Ministry of Health according to the "Communiqué on Biocidal Products Not Containing Active Substances".
In this context, disinfection devices/systems produced in various forms such as ventilation system disinfection with UV C rays, air (ambient) disinfection and surface disinfection must be authorized and placed on the market in accordance with the relevant legislation.
What is Ozone?
Ozone gas (O3) is a colorless gas in the upper layers of the atmosphere consisting of 3 oxygen atoms. It is the main reason why the sky is blue. The main task of ozone gas is to protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun. Ozone plays an important role in cleaning the air. It is formed in the upper layers of the atmosphere by UV rays and in the lower layers by lightning strikes.
Ozone and its Use in Biocidal Products
- Ozone (O₃): A reactive form of oxygen, it is a powerful disinfectant and oxidizing agent.
- Biocidal Products: Ozone is used in biocidal products for its germicidal, antifungal, and virucidal effects. It is also widely preferred for water and air disinfection.
- Ozone Release: refers to the amount of ozone that the product releases into the atmosphere during use or under storage conditions. It must be limited and controlled due to its effects on human health and the environment.
Ozone Release Test Objectives
- Human Health: Ozone can be toxic at high concentrations. The test determines the limits of safe use of the product.
- Environmental Impact: By controlling the amount of ozone released into the atmosphere, environmental pollution is prevented.
- Legal Compliance: Assesses whether the amount of ozone emitted is in accordance with international standards (e.g. OSHA or WHO).
- Product Performance: Ensure that the effective concentration of ozone provides adequate disinfection.
Ministry of Health Decision on Ozone Testing
Ozone emission in UV-C Devices / Systems (The ozone emission limit set by the American Food and Drug Administration FDA for human exposure in the indoor environment is determined as 0.05 ppm). According to ASTMD 4490-96(2) test method, it must be proved that it is below the 0.05 ppm limit with a document from accredited laboratories. If the ozone release is above the limit, the products will be evaluated within the scope of the "Biocidal Product Regulation".
Possible UVC disinfection systems used manually in vehicle air conditioning systems and for personal use are not evaluated in this application.
As Nanolab Laboratory Group, we carry out Ozone release test accredited according to TS EN ISO 17025 standard with our INDUSTRIA brand.
