International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
SOURCEILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards1 records
Field
Value
GHS Signal Word
DANGER
GHS Hazard Statements
May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Fatal if inhaled Causes eye irritation Causes damage to lungs if inhaled Causes damage to the lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled
Short-term Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in impaired vigilance and performance. Inhalation of the gas may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. The liquid may cause frostbite.
Long-term Effects
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of the gas may cause effects on the lungs.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
OSHA Exposure Limits
Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.
SOURCEOSHA / NIOSH / ACGIH occupational exposure limits6 records
Ozone (CAS 10028-15-6) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Ox. Gas 1; Carc. 2; Muta. 2; Acute Tox. 1; STOT SE 1; STOT RE 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H270; H351; H341; H330; H370 (nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system); H372 (nervous system, respiratory system); H400; H410. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
What is the NOAEL for Ozone?
Ozone has 24 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.024 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
What regulatory lists include Ozone?
Ozone appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014), food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), Canada; pharmaceutical. Source: EPA CPDat.
What are the occupational exposure limits for Ozone?
Occupational exposure limits for Ozone are set by OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH. 6 limit values from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.
Is Ozone used in cosmetics?
Yes, Ozone is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name OZONE. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Ozone come from?
Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, EPA Toxics Release Inventory, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Ozone have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Ozone is classified GHS Danger (H270, H351, H341, H330, H370, H372, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Ozone used outside industrial chemicals?
Ozone also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety databases.