Pure Form - Colorless to bluish gas. Odor - Pungent. Uses - Catalyst, bactericide, bleaching agent, industrial waste treatment, purification of drinking water, deodorization of air and sewage gases, production of peroxides, manufacture of ink. Materials to Avoid - Oxidizable materials. Other Names - O3, triatomic oxygen.
Caution is advised.
Signs and symptoms of acute exposure to ozone may be severe and include irritation and burns of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia may occur. Acute exposure to ozone may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination.