Check the ‘Type’ column for your air purifier’s model.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nAir purifiers that may generate ozone and other harmful chemicals are listed as \u201cElectrical\u201d under the type column. Those that do not generate ozone or ions are listed as \u201cMechanical\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is an example of the California Air Resources Board listings for the Smart Air brand of purifiers, showing they are “Mechanical” air purifiers that do not use ionizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n
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