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5B. i General Safety Information - Ozone Properties
• Colorless to blue gas (greater than -169 F).
• The characteristic odor is often associated with electrical sparks or
lightning in concentrations of less than 0.02 ppm.
• Highly chemically reactive.
• Non-flammable, non-carcinogenic.
• Hazardous polymerization can occur in some rare materials.
• Spontaneously decomposes to oxygen gas.
5B. ii General Safety Information - Ozone Uses
• Air and water disinfection
• Surface sanitation
• Water treatment plants
• Bottled water, irrigation, community water supplies, swimming pools/
spas, etc.
• Aquariums/life support
• Agricultural wash water
• Wastewater treatment
• Mold and bacteria control in cold storage
SECTION 5 OVERVIEW AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
