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How is ozone used commercially?

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Ozone is used commercially as a disinfectant and decontaminant for air and water and as a bleaching agent for waxes oils and other organic compounds. The major commercial use is in the production by ozonolysis of azelaic acid (used in making plastics); it is also used in the synthesis of cortisone and certain synthetic sex hormones.

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