regentrude Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) If you have not heard about the issue, check out this website about dihydrogen monoxide http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html And here is the Coalition to Ban DHMO website: http://descy.50megs.com/descy/webcred/webcred/dhmo.html (inspired by the science thread) Edited November 12, 2011 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iucounu Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I'm concerned about people concerned about it, at the very least! :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 If you have not heard about the issue, check out this website.http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html (inspired by the science thread) Yes, I'm very concerned - cause I don't get enough of it in my diet. :) There is a great youtube video of people signing a petition to outlaw it. I do love a good example of why chemistry is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 My husband is so concerned, he wears his "DHMO Kills" t-shirt at every opportunity. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 :lol::lol::lol: I only worry when my little guys want to play with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Goldwater Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Inundation in DHMO is lethal...we ought to take it seriously... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Never heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 :lol: DHMO is awesome stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 My husband is so concerned, he wears his "DHMO Kills" t-shirt at every opportunity. :D :lol::lol::lol::lol: Who sells that piece of awesomeness? Thinkgeek? My DHMO cup is empty. Time for a refill... of danger!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I'm so concerned about the dangers of DHMO that I am a certified DHMO safety instructor. I lead classes a few times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Ironically, DHMO is the most dangerous chemical in our swimming pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 This is not funny. Dihydrogen monoxide: a major component of acid rain. contributes to the "greenhouse effect". may cause severe burns. is fatal if inhaled. contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape. accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals. may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes. has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients. Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used: as an industrial solvent and coolant. in nuclear power plants. in the production of Styrofoam. as a fire retardant. in many forms of cruel animal research. in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical. as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products. It also contributes to thousands of deaths each year in the United States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 A terrifying problem, indeed. :D And certainly possibly dangerous in a pool. Requires close adult supervision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) My DHMO cup is empty. Time for a refill... of danger!!! :lol: You just made me spit DHMO all over my computer. :D This is not funny. We'll have to agree to disagree then, because I think it's hilarious. :tongue_smilie: Edited November 12, 2011 by jplain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 In the winter, I'm frequently worried I'll run out of the heated version, but it's my vice at the end of a cold day. I'll get busted one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 We'll have to agree to disagree then, because I think it's hilarious. :tongue_smilie: Psst... sarcasm :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 My husband is so concerned, he wears his "DHMO Kills" t-shirt at every opportunity. :D :lol::lol::lol::lol: Who sells that piece of awesomeness? Thinkgeek?:lol: Yes, please do tell. That would be a perfect Christmas gift for my dss. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Psst... sarcasm :) I hope so! :001_tt2: (I hope this smiley doesn't offend anyone. I've just never had the opportunity to use it before. :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 We used to order it at resturants. Talk about fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 My husband is so concerned, he wears his "DHMO Kills" t-shirt at every opportunity. :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yikes....I have gallons upon gallons of the stuff in my backyard. Guess the government may be showing up with their Hazmat suits pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 You just made me spit DHMO all over my computer. :D you're not supposed to be ingesting DHMO near electronics - you might cause a short. ;) oh, no. more danger from DHMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 We used to order it at resturants. Talk about fun. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I hope so! :001_tt2:(I hope this smiley doesn't offend anyone. I've just never had the opportunity to use it before. :D) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 This thread made me think of this joke my ds showed me. (Sorry to make a joke in such a serious thread. :p) Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Ha! I missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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