Inhalation of a high concentration of Ozium can cause a varied set of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. Inhaling Ozium can cause dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, problems with coordination, etc. Your eyes may turn watery, itchy, and irritated accompanied by redness and swelling.
How effective is Ozium air sanitizer?
The spray is often compared with having similar properties to hand sanitizer, giving it the title of an effective “air sanitizer.” Because just like products like Purell, Ozium’s active ingredients have the power to kill bacteria and effectively sanitize.
What are the dangers of Ozium?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lists only the common warnings about Ozium such as to avoid contact with eyes, keep out of the reach of children and avoid prolonged skin contact. They advise that repeated skin contact may result in reddening, chapping and dryness.
Does Ozium cover odors?
As opposed to most “sanitizers” or room fragrances, Ozium does not cover up odors, but eliminates them. Ozium is manufactured and marketed by MEDO Industries, which is headquartered in Moorpark, California and has over 20 years experience in automotive air fresheners.
How dangerous are phthalates in Ozium?
Ozium contained the third highest amount of phthalates in their study, at 360 parts per million (ppm). Is it Dangerous? Certain phthalates are noted by the State of California, Enviromental Protection Agency to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.They claim that 310ppm of Di-ethyl Phthalate in a day is considered harmful.
Is Ozium air sanitizer safe?
The longer answer: possibly safe, as long as you're prepared to only use Ozium outdoors or in a well-ventilated area while wearing proper face and hand protection, wash your skin thoroughly after handling, and remove any contaminated clothing from your space, according to Ozium's own safety information.
What happens if u inhale Ozium?
It doesn't smell bad, and it doesn't burn or hurt if you breathe it, but it will cause you to cough.
How long after spraying Ozium Is it safe?
Thanks! Yes, it is a dangerous amount that he sprayed, but luckily you came into the room after 30 minutes, and not immediately. You should not experience any permanent damage due to the exposure, but if you still have a headache and eye irritation, rather go to the emergency unit.
Do hospitals use Ozium?
Ozium® with Glycol has been proven effective in biological laboratory testing for hospitals, homes, sick rooms, restrooms, nursing homes, clinics, public restrooms, offices, industrial and storage areas. Use in your home, car, camper, office or boat.
How do you use Ozium in a room?
Shake well. Spray for one second toward center of room away from drapes, walls, plastic, vinyl, painted or varnished surfaces, etc. To reduce airborne bacteria in an average size room (10' x 14' x 8'). Repeat application several times daily.
Can I spray Ozium in my car?
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What is Ozium made of?
Ingredients Active Ingredients: Triethylene Glycol (4.4%), Propylene Glycol (4.4%). Other Ingredients: (91.2%), 100%. Isopropyl Alcohol, Propellant, Water, Tri-Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance.
Does Ozium have phthalates?
The three products with the highest level of phthalates—Ozium Glycol-ized Air Sanitizer, Walgreens Air Freshener, and Walgreens Scented Bouquet—all contained greater than 100 parts per million (ppm) of phthalates, with one containing 7,300 ppm (see Table 1).
How long does ozium last?
Once sprayed within a confined space, its lighter-than-air particles linger for up to three or four hours. As opposed to most “sanitizers” or room fragrances, Ozium does not cover up odors, but eliminates them.
Where is Ozium manufactured?
Ozium is manufactured and marketed by MEDO Industries, which is headquartered in Moorpark, California and has over 20 years experience in automotive air fresheners. Its warehouse and manufacturing facility is located in Maryland. It is a subsidiary of Shell Lubricants, Inc.
Does Ozium remove odors?
After spraying a bit, I've had a friend comment that my house smells like a sanitized hospital. It doesn't mask odors with a heavy musk like other overly sweet and suffocating fresheners, it actually eliminates the odors.
Does Ozium kill germs?
Ozium® Eliminates Odors While Killing Nasty Airborne Bacteria and Germs. Clean, purify, deodorize and sanitize the air you breathe with OZIUM Air Sanitizer. OZIUM was originally developed to combat airborne bacteria and germs in hospitals and healthcare facilities. It is safe to use around children, food and pets. Click to see full answer.
Ozium as a weed air freshener
According to their marketing materials, Ozium was originally created over 50 years ago for use in hospitals (there are lots of things we used to use in hospitals that we now consider horribly outdated and dangerous, so kind of a weird flex…?).
Ozium safety info
We teased it up top already, but the answer to the question ‘is Ozium safe?’ is no unless you take the proper precautions as instructed by Ozium’s own safety information below:
Veil vs. Ozium
Before creating Veil, we tried practically every odor eliminator on the market to get rid of the smell of weed. As considerate cannabis consumers, we just could not find a weed air freshener that was up to our (high) standards. Most of the odor eliminators specifically geared towards marijuana smells just straight-up didn’t work.
Conclusion
We won’t bullshit you about Ozium, it’s a very effective smoke odor eliminator. But for us at least, it’s not realistic to take all of the precautions Ozium recommends to use their product safely. The last thing we want to worry about when we’re relaxing with a joint is if the weed air freshener we’re using is going to give us cancer.
How to use Ozium?
Here’s a quick tutorial for how to use Ozium, one of the most powerful and effective odor eliminators ever made. Press the nozzle with one finger, and release the solution into the air while counting for 1-2 seconds. This prevents you from using too much Ozium. Leave the room immediately after spraying, as the active ingredients can be irritating to your respiration.
What is Ozium odor eliminator?
Ozium prides itself in calling itself an odor eliminator, and unlike many other brands, they can actually back up that claim. The two active ingredients Triethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol are proven effective against bacteria and smoke-caused odors.
Is Ozium spray a sanitizer?
The spray is often compared with having similar properties to hand sanitizer, giving it the title of an effective “air sanitizer.”. Because just like products like Purell, Ozium’s active ingredients have the power to kill bacteria and effectively sanitize.
How long should I spray a can of sanitizer?
You should point the nozzle away from any fabrics, surfaces, or walls and towards the center of the room. Spray the can for approximately 1 second and immediately shut the door. Do not enter the room for 15-20 minutes after spraying it.
What to do if you accidentally ingest a poison?
If you accidentally ingest it you should take the container or warning label to the Emergency Room with you as the normal treatment methods for poisoning are not recommended and could possibly cause more harm.
Does triethyline glycol damage your eyes?
Animal studies on the direct exposure of triethyline glycol to the eye shows minimal acute damage but repeated exposure can exhasperate the damage and certain mutations have shown some individuals to experience more severe damage. Isopropyl Alcohol can also damage your sight.
Is glycerin in e juice toxic?
I don't know what ingredient is toxic but the can says it's toxic and that can has never lied to me or betrayed me so I'll take the can's word for it. Vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol are very different but they are both the two main ingredients in e-juice. Triethylene glycol is most definitely not in e-juice.
Does Ozium damage your eyes?
It does a great job at that and I use it myself occasionally. What many of you may not know about Ozium is that exposure can permanently damage mucousal membranes (if you don't know what they are, just know that they are very important to your body and are everywhere) and it can also cause IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE.