Ozone
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Ozone - O3 is a triatomic molecule, consisting of three oxygen atoms. Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent and is unstable at high concentrations.
Electrical discharges in air can produce significant amounts of ozone.
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Safety
Recommended maximum exposures are typically:
- 0.1 ppm for 8 hours exposure
- 2 ppm for a 2 hour exposure
Ozone is not acutely dangerous at normal levels but long term exposure should be avoided. At levels easily obtanied by a lifter in a closed room it will cause these symptoms:
- Irritated mucus membranes
- Eye irritation
- Headace
- Nausea
