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Reply With QuoteOn Apr 28, 6:23 am, Protagonist <szak...@comcast.net> wrote:
> My boss, chemist, looked it the splenda's chemical formula, which shows
> chlorine atoms. He said don't look good.
> I should avoid any thing that has chlorine in it, not safe.
I highly advise that you stay from DiHydrogen Monoxide, too. Here's
what the chemists have to say about it:
Frequently Asked Questions About Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO)
What is Dihydrogen Monoxide?
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 unstable radical Hydroxide, the components of which are found in a
number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric
Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol.
For more detailed information, including precautions, disposal
procedures and storage requirements, refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for Dihydrogen Monoxide.
Should I be concerned about Dihydrogen Monoxide?
Yes, you should be concerned about DHMO! 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.
A similar study conducted by U.S. researchers Patrick K. McCluskey and
Matthew Kulick also found that nearly 90 percent of the citizens
participating in their study were willing to sign a petition to
support an outright ban on the use of Dihydrogen Monoxide in the
United States.
Why haven't I heard about Dihydrogen Monoxide before?
Good question. Historically, the dangers of DHMO, for the most part,
have been considered minor and manageable. While the more significant
dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide are currently addressed by a number of
agencies including FDA, FEMA and CDC, public awareness of the real and
daily dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide is lower than some think it
should be. Critics of government often cite the fact that many
politicians and others in public office do not consider Dihydrogen
Monoxide to be a "politically beneficial" cause to get behind, and so
the public suffers from a lack of reliable information on just what
DHMO is and why they should be concerned. Part of the blame lies
with the public and society at large. Many do not take the time to
understand Dihydrogen Monoxide, and what it means to their lives and
the lives of their families.
Unfortunately, the dangers of DHMO have increased as world population
has increased, a fact that the raw numbers and careful research both
bear out. Now more than ever, it is important to be aware of just what
the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide are and how we can all reduce the
risks faced by ourselves and our families.
What are some of the dangers associated with DHMO?
Each year, Dihydrogen Monoxide is a known causative component in many
thousands of deaths and is a major contributor to millions upon
millions of dollars in damage to property and the environment. Some of
the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are: 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 is a 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.
Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and
elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New
Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S.
Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino
weather effect.
What are some uses of Dihydrogen Monoxide?
Despite the known dangers of DHMO, it continues to be used daily by
industry, government, and even in private homes across the U.S. and
worldwide. Some of the well-known uses of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:
as an industrial solvent and coolant,
in nuclear power plants,
by the U.S. Navy in the propulsion systems of some older vessels,
by elite athletes to improve performance,
in the production of Styrofoam,
in biological and chemical weapons manufacture,
in the development of genetically engineering crops and animals,
as a spray-on fire suppressant and retardant,
in so-called "family planning" or "reproductive health" clinics,
as a major ingredient in many home-brewed bombs,
as a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion in furnaces and air
conditioning compressor operation,
in cult rituals,
by the Church of Scientology on their members and their members'
families (although surprisingly, many members recently have contacted
DHMO.org to vehemently deny such use),
by both the KKK and the NAACP during rallies and marches,
by members of Congress who are under investigation for financial
corruption and inappropriate IM behavior,
by the clientele at a number of bath houses in New York City and San
Francisco,
historically, in Hitler's death camps in Nazi Germany, and in prisons
in Turkey, Serbia, Croatia, Libya, Iraq and Iran,
in World War II prison camps in Japan, and in prisons in China, for
various forms of torture,
during many recent religious and ethnic wars in the Middle East,
by many terrorist organizations including al Quaeda,
in community swimming pools to maintain chemical balance,
by software engineers, including those producing DICOM software SDKs,
in animal research laboratories, and
in pesticide production and distribution.
What you may find surprising are some of the products and places where
DHMO is used, but which for one reason or another, are not normally
made part of public presentations on the dangers to the lives of our
family members and friends. Among these startling uses are: as an
additive to food products, including jarred baby food and baby
formula, and even in many soups, carbonated beverages and supposedly
"all-natural" fruit juices
in cough medicines and other liquid pharmaceuticals,
in spray-on oven cleaners,
in shampoos, shaving creams, deodorants and numerous other bathroom
products,
in bathtub bubble products marketed to children,
as a preservative in grocery store fresh produce sections,
in the production of beer by all the major beer distributors,
in the coffee available at major coffee houses in the US and abroad,
in Formula One race cars, although its use is regulated by the Formula
One Racing Commission, and
as a target of ongoing NASA planetary and stellar research.
One of the most surprising facts recently revealed about Dihydrogen
Monoxide contamination is in its use as a food and produce
"decontaminant." Studies have shown that even after careful washing,
food and produce that has been contaminated by DHMO remains tainted by
DHMO.
What is the link between Dihydrogen Monoxide and school violence?
A recent stunning revelation is that in every single instance of
violence in our country's schools, including infamous shootings in
high schools in Denver and Arkansas, Dihydrogen Monoxide was involved.
In fact, DHMO is often very available to students of all ages within
the assumed safe confines of school buildings. None of the school
administrators with which we spoke could say for certain how much of
the substance is in use within their very hallways.
How does Dihydrogen Monoxide toxicity affect kidney dialysis patients?
Unfortunately, DHMO overdose is not unheard of in patients undergoing
dialysis treatments for kidney failure. Dihydrogen Monoxide overdose
in these patients can result in congestive heart failure, pulmonary
edema and hypertension. In spite of the danger of accidental overdose
and the inherent toxicity of DHMO in large quantities for this group,
there is a portion of the dialysis treated population that continues
to use DHMO on a regular basis.
Are there groups that oppose a ban on Dihydrogen Monoxide?
In spite of overwhelming evidence, there is one group in California
that opposes a ban on Dihydrogen Monoxide. The Friends of Hydrogen
Hydroxide is a group that believes that the dangers of DHMO have been
exaggerated. Members claim that Dihydrogen Monoxide, or the less
emotionally charged and more chemically accurate term they advocate
for it, "Hydrogen Hydroxide," is beneficial, environmentally safe,
benign and naturally occurring. They argue that efforts to ban DHMO
are misguided.
Friends of Hydrogen Hydroxide is supported by the Scorched Earth
Party, a radical and loosely-organized California-based group. Sources
close to the Scorched Earth Party deny any outside funding from
government, industry or pro-industry PACs.
Has the press ignored this web site and the Dihydrogen Monoxide
problem?
For the most part, the press has not reported on the dangers of
Dihydrogen Monoxide as much as some would like. Although many private
individuals have put up web sites in a major grassroots effort to
spread the word, major publications have not.
Recently, attention has been paid to the subject thanks to an incident
in Aliso Viejo, California. This so-called Aliso Viejo Incident was
widely reported in the media, although the director of DHMO.org, Dr.
Tom Way, was called a "prankster." Once the Associated Press started
circulating the story, it became fact, and the valuable information
being provided by the DHMO.org website was deemed to be "rubbish"
rather than an honest and unbiased recounting of facts about a
dangerous, life-endangering chemical compound.
If you are a member of the press, you may access our online Press
Kit. See the main page for access information. This resource is for
members of the press only.
Is it true that using DHMO improves athletic performance?
Absolutely! With the numerous allegations of amateur and professional
athletes using anabolic steroids and/or blood doping to enhance
performance, virtually no attention has been paid to the performance
enhancing properties of Dihydrogen Monoxide. It is perhaps the
sporting world's dirtiest of dirty little secrets that athletes
regularly ingest large quantities of DHMO in an effort to gain a
competitive edge over an opponent.
One technique commonly used by endurance athletes in sports such as
distance running and cycling is to take a large amount of DHMO
immediately prior to a race. This is known within racing circles to
dramatically improve performance.
Sports-medicine physicians warn that ingesting too much Dihydrogen
Monoxide can lead to complications and unwanted side-effects, but do
acknowledge the link to improved performance. DHMO is not currently
considered a banned substance, so post-race urine tests do not detect
elevated or abnormal levels of DHMO.
Can using DHMO improve my marriage?
This is a popular myth, but one which is also actually supported by
a number of scientific facts. Dihydrogen Monoxide plays an
instrumental role in the centers of the brain associated with feelings
of emotional attachment and love. Married couples have found that
regular ingestion of DHMO can improve their marriage-related
activities, while couples that never ingest DHMO often find that their
marriage suffers as well.
What are the symptoms of accidental Dihydrogen Monoxide overdose?
You may not always recognize that you have been a victim of accidental
DHMO overdose, so here are some signs and symptoms to look for. If you
suspect Dihydrogen Monoxide overdose, or if you exhibit any of these
symptoms, you should consult with your physician or medical
practitioner. The data presented here is provided for informational
purposes only, and should in no way be construed as medical advice of
any sort. Watch for these symptoms:
Excessive sweating
Excessive urination
Bloated feeling
Nausea
Vomiting
Electrolyte imbalance
Hyponatremia (serum hypotonicity)
Dangerously imbalanced levels of ECF and ICF in the blood
Degeneration of sodium homeostasis
A recently noted medical phenomenon involves small amounts of DHMO
leaking or oozing from the corners of the eyes as a direct result of
causes such as foreign particulate irritation, allergic reactions
including anaphylactic shock, and sometimes severe chemical
depression.
What is a chemical analysis of Dihydrogen Monoxide
Recently, German analytical chemist Christoph von Bueltzingsloewen at
the Universitaet Regensburg identified what may be key reasons why the
dangers of DHMO are ever present. According to von Bueltzingsloewen,
the chemical separation of dihydrogenoxide from the hazardous
oxygendihydride is extremely difficult. The two similar compounds
curiously occur in nearly equimolar distribution wherever they are
found. It is not clear how the two contribute directly to the dangers
inherent in Dihydrogen Monoxide, although von Bueltzingsloewen
believes that a synergetic mechanism, catalyzed by traces of
hydrogenhydroxide, plays a major role.
What can I do to minimize the risks?
Fortunately, there is much you can do to minimize your dangers due to
Dihydrogen Monoxide exposure. First, use common sense. Whenever you
are dealing with any product or food that you feel may be contaminated
with DHMO, evaluate the relative danger to you and your family, and
act accordingly. Keep in mind that in many instances, low-levels of
Dihydrogen Monoxide contamination are not dangerous, and in fact, are
virtually unavoidable. Remember, the responsibility for your safety
and the safety of your family lies with you.
Second, exercise caution when there is the potential for accidental
inhalation or ingestion of DHMO. If you feel uncomfortable, remove
yourself from a dangerous situation. Better safe than sorry.
Third, don't panic. Although the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide are
very real, by exercising caution and common sense, you can rest
assured knowing that you are doing everything possible to keep you and
your family safe.
How can I find out more about Dihydrogen Monoxide?
We would be happy to tell you more about DHMO! Send us email, and
we'll gladly attempt to keep you up-to-date on current developments in
the study of Dihydrogen Monoxide, its uses and misuses.
There are a number of sites on the world wide web that contain more
information on DHMO and related topics. It should be noted that we do
not endorse these sites, nor do we control their content or political
bias.
Links to related information
DHMO web sites
Anti-Dihydrogen Monoxide Coalition (Ames, Iowa)
Coalition to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide (Headquarters)
Coalition to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide (Netreach)
Friends of Hydrogen Hydroxide (DHMO supporters)
Material Safety Data Sheet
Environmental & Safety Information
SafetyBiz.com - Safety Engineer Jay Preston, expert in safety services
and accident prevention
Clean Air Engineering - promoting environmental responsibility and
economic prosperity
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