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Kane Dice's letter, “Fluoride investigations,” reminded me of another dangerous chemical that we are all exposed to on a daily basis. As a former high school chemistry teacher, I would often teach my students about the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide or DHMO, also known as hydroxyl acid.
Even a thimbleful of DHMO has been fatal to humans, however this chemical is largely overlooked by regulatory bodies such as the FDA. According to www.dhmo.org, the following hazards have been associated with DHMO:
-Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
-Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
-Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
-DHMO makes up a large part of toxic mine runoff.
-DHMO is the major component of acid rain.
-Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
-Contributes to soil erosion.
-Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
-Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
-Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
-Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
-Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
-The main component of acid rain.
According to the Center for Disease Control, between 1996 and 1998, 12,416 people died as a result of DHMO inhalation, yet this hazardous substance is found in large quantities in soft drinks, so-called “organic juice,” and even in Summit County Schools.
For more information or to fill out a petition to have this substance banned, please visit, www.dhmo.org.
Even a thimbleful of DHMO has been fatal to humans, however this chemical is largely overlooked by regulatory bodies such as the FDA. According to www.dhmo.org, the following hazards have been associated with DHMO:
-Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
-Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
-Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
-DHMO makes up a large part of toxic mine runoff.
-DHMO is the major component of acid rain.
-Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
-Contributes to soil erosion.
-Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
-Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
-Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
-Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
-Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
-The main component of acid rain.
According to the Center for Disease Control, between 1996 and 1998, 12,416 people died as a result of DHMO inhalation, yet this hazardous substance is found in large quantities in soft drinks, so-called “organic juice,” and even in Summit County Schools.
For more information or to fill out a petition to have this substance banned, please visit, www.dhmo.org.
