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#1 Post by Oberon »

This is off topic, but with the recent discussion about potential or perceived hazards of PVC, a discussion of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) seemed fitting since it is a major component in the manufacture of PVC.

http://www.dhmo.org/

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 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.

For more detailed information, including precautions, disposal procedures and storage requirements, refer to one of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available for DHMO:

Kemp Compliance & Safety MSDS for DHMO
Chem-Safe, Inc. MSDS for Dihydrogen Monoxide
Applied Petrochemical Research MSDS for Hydric Acid
Original DHMO.org Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Dihydrogen Monoxide (html)

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.

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#2 Post by JScott »

Oberon,

Well you have given me more homework. Here is what I found initially. Will look some more as time allows.

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"Dihydrogen monoxide" redirects here. For the H2O molecule, see Water (molecule).

Water is made from two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, giving the name dihydrogen monoxide.The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves listing negative effects of water under an unfamiliar scientific name, then asking individuals to help control the seemingly dangerous substance. The hoax is designed to illustrate how the lack of scientific knowledge and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears.[1] Dihydrogen monoxide, shortened to DHMO, is a scientific name for water that, while technically correct, is almost never employed.

The hoax was created by Eric Lechner, Lars Norpchen and Matthew Kaufman, housemates while attending UC Santa Cruz in 1990,[2] revised by Craig Jackson in 1994,[3] and brought to widespread public attention in 1997 when Nathan Zohner, a 14-year-old student, gathered petitions to ban "DHMO" as the basis of his science project, titled "How Gullible Are We?"[4]

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#3 Post by advanced_energy »

i guess anyone that gets vinyl windows or siding will eventually grow flippers and fins...perhaps gills as well.
i heard fiberglass will cause humans to grow third and foourth legs as well as cause your hair to fall out.

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#4 Post by JScott »

I did keep an MSDS on water in each of my labs. Being inspected annually and under gov't regs I left nothing to chance. If you really want a kick check out the MSDS on rubbing alcohol . I always thought about it when obtaining blood from a patient and kinda laughed to myself. I did get a mark once for using distilled water as a negative urine control but the savings was $800 per year per lab. I asked one of the physicians one day while we were obtaining a liver biopsy from a recently deceased former BF Goodrich employee why he was using betadine, he is dead you know. He replied he didn't want to change his routine. The feds gave us a 2.6M grant to study the workers in the pvc manufacturing plants in town. My information is therefore more of a hands on approach. Not a hoax.

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#5 Post by Windows on Washington »

Oberon...... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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#6 Post by buddy110 »

advanced_energy wrote:
i heard fiberglass will cause humans to grow third and foourth legs as well as cause your hair to fall out.
I wonder if it will cause my current third leg to grow a smidge :lol:

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#7 Post by denmick »

Buddy 110,

I have a few Viagra pills left over that I could mail you.

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#8 Post by advanced_energy »

i have some cialis i can send you but i need them for tonight.

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#9 Post by buddy110 »

Enzyte :shock:

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#10 Post by JScott »

:mrgreen:

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#11 Post by Oberon »

And they heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight - April Fools Day today and to all - a good night! 8)

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#12 Post by JScott »

That was great.
I actually told the guys we had been purchased by a local lumber company so they would have an installed sales program already set up and then set up a meeting for after work to confess. I thought it was funny. They didn't.

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#13 Post by Oberon »

I "shared" this one at work as well....I caught a few folks with it.

And I heard that the enzyte guy was in jail for fraud! I'm kinda surprised that they could get anyone to testify about trying his product...and it didn't help! :oops:

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