ISO-Aire HEPA Air Purifiers are CARB Certified
What is CARB Certified and Why Does CARB Certification Matter?
ISO-Aire purifiers, which are CARB Certified, are a proven and safe solution for commercial air purification. What is CARB you may ask? CARB stands for “California Air Resources Board,”and Since 2008, CARB has developed air cleaner regulations adopted by the State of California requiring all portable indoor air cleaning devices sold to people or businesses located in California to be CARB certified. This has since expanded in 2020 to also include all electronic in-duct air cleaning devices.
CARB’s air cleaner regulations are primarily focused on the limiting of ozone emissions from indoor air cleaners. CARB certification is an important safety designation because not all air-cleaning devices on the market are safe or appropriate for home/office use, with some being known to instead have the opposite effect, having negative effects on human and animal health. Ozone generators, for instance, are air cleaners that intentionally create ozone, producing levels that are much higher than what is deemed safe for humans and animals to be exposed. And yet, there are companies that promote the idea that breathing ozone is healthy. However, there are decades of research demonstrating that even low concentrations of ozone is harmful to living tissue. Ozone exposure has been found to cause many health issues, including respiratory tract irritation and inflammation, serious breathing complications like asthma, and can even cause permanent lung damage and have adverse cardiovascular effects. The American Lung Association has stated that even low levels of ozone increases the chance of an early or premature death.
Although not appropriate or safe as an indoor air cleaner where humans and animals are present, ozone is sometimes used at high concentrations in industrial applications because it can kill biological pathogens and remove odors. However, in these instances, ozone is applied in a controlled manner so as to prevent exposure to humans.
Knowing the dangers of ozone exposure, CARB certification provides peace of mind that the air cleaner you are adding into your home, office, classroom, fitness facility, etc. is indeed safe and will not produce dangerous levels of ozone.
What Does CARB Certification Require?
To become CARB certified, an electrical air purifying device must be tested for ozone emissions, with the required ozone emission concentration limit being 0.050 parts per million (50 ppb). The air purifier is also tested for electrical safety. Air cleaners with CARB compliance are listed at California Certified Air Cleaning Devices, which is frequently updated.
ISO-Aire is CARB Compliant
ISO-Aire is proud to be CARB compliant. Whether you are looking for a residential air purifier, or a commercial air purifier suitable for applications like a school or office building, we offer medical-grade HEPA air purification that is safe and does not produce harmful ozone.
Besides achieving CARB certification, ISO-Aire offers many advantages, including:
Long-life, quality design that will last 25+ years
High-capacity HEPA filter that lasts 5-6 years
Up to three levels of clean air technology including:
Medical-grade HEPA filtration
Optional ozone-free bipolar ionization
Optional UVC sterilization
Low-maintenance and best in class total cost of ownership
Durability thanks to its tough metal exterior
Other factors to Consider When Selecting an Air Purifier
In addition to CARB certification, there are other factors that are important to consider when deciding on an air purifier. One important factor is ensuring that the air cleaner has the appropriate CFM (cubic feet per minute) at a low noise level to provide the most effective, yet least disruptive purifier for the size of the space you want to have cleaned. At ISO-Aire, we offer a “Clean Air Plan” that will help walk you through all of the steps to determine what size air purifier you will need for your space, taking into consideration your building and any needs unique to your situation. You can also learn more about how to calculate what size air purifier by checking out our blog on how to calculate the proper air changes per hour or by watching our video on the “Top 5 Things to Consider When Purchasing an Air Purifier”
Interested in learning more about ISO-Aire commercial air purifiers? Our team of air quality experts are available to help determine which air purifier would be the best choice for you.
Contact our team to schedule a free IAQ assessment or to learn more about our products at info@iso-aire.com or at 651-265-0605.
