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DiabeticAlien

Dihydrogen Monoxide....What do you think about it?

Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the highly reactive hydroxyl radical, a species shown to mutate DNA, denature proteins, disrupt cell membranes, and chemically alter critical neurotransmitters. The atomic components of DHMO are found in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol.

Although the U.S. Government and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) do not classify Dihydrogen Monoxide as a toxic or carcinogenic substance (as it does with better known chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and benzene), DHMO is a constituent of many known toxic substances, diseases and disease-causing agents, environmental hazards and can even be lethal to humans in quantities as small as a thimbleful.

Research conducted by award-winning U.S. scientist Nathan Zohner concluded that roughly 86 percent of the population supports a ban on dihydrogen monoxide. Although his results are preliminary, Zohner believes people need to pay closer attention to the information presented to them regarding Dihydrogen Monoxide. He adds that if more people knew the truth about DHMO then studies like the one he conducted would not be necessary

PJilly

I try very hard not to inhale it...ever.

DiabeticAlien

I try very hard not to inhale it...ever.

Probably for the best if you don't.

wbgolden

I can't believe they haven't regulated this clearly dangerous chemical yet!!! :P

juliecat1

Seriously.... its used as a fire retardant and its been know to rust things. DANGEROUS!!

MisterDubs303

I inhaled too much of it once and came very close to death. Fortunately, help arrived quickly, and I was saved. It can be deadly.