Ozone (O₃)
CAS Number:
10028-15-6
Ozone (O₃) is a highly reactive form of oxygen with a sharp, distinctive odor detectable at very low concentrations. In occupational settings, ozone is generated by UV light sources, arc welding, corona discharge equipment, photocopiers, laser printers, and ozone generators used for air or water treatment. While ozone plays a protective role in the stratosphere, ground-level ozone is a potent respiratory irritant that causes chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, and reduced lung function. Repeated exposure can cause airway inflammation and long-term lung damage. Workers in welding, printing, water treatment, and food processing face the highest occupational exposures.
Ozone (O₃) monitoring helps identify ozone in the air, which can be generated by electrical equipment, UV sterilization systems, welding, and water treatment processes. Use it in water and wastewater treatment plants, manufacturing areas with high-voltage equipment, copy and print rooms, and sanitation or sterilization operations. RAECO Rents gas monitors are bump tested or span calibrated on the day of shipment. Our team can help confirm the right monitor, alarms, and setup for the job, with fast turnaround and phone support so you can get reliable field readings quickly.
