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5B. i General Safety Informatio - 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 rear materials
• Spontaneously decomposes to oxygen gas
SECTION 5 OVERVIEW AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
5B. ii General Safety Informatio - 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