You really shouldn’t be so flippant. More people have died from immersion in DiHydrogen Monoxide than any other chemical. The stuff is deadly.
Posted on 08/02/2007 1:27:04 PM PDT by tcrlaf
Penn and Teller make fools of the moonbat crowd, by getting HUNDREDS at an Erth Day Fest to sign a petition banning "Dihydrogen Monoxide"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi3erdgVVTw
It shows how most of the moonbat crowd is ignorant, uninformed, and will support ANYTHING as long as it "feels good"...
Dihydrogen monoxide vapor constitutes Earth’s most significant greenhouse gas, accounting for about 95% of Earth’s greenhouse effect. Interestingly, many “facts and figures’ regarding global warming completely ignore the powerful effects of dihydrogen monoxide vapor in the greenhouse system.
Once upon a time the MRI “Magnetic Resonance Imaging’ was known as the NMR Imaging “Nuclear Magnetic Resonance” Imaging. I always thought the radiologists were cowards for changing that.
You really shouldn’t be so flippant. More people have died from immersion in DiHydrogen Monoxide than any other chemical. The stuff is deadly.
Recently, a major US city in the South was severely contaminated by a DMHO spill. It had to be evacuated and the cleanup is gonna cost billions.
It is also toxic when ingested. I think the lethal dose for an adult is 6 gallons.
And college moonbats to sign petions to ban matriculation?
ROFLMAO Bumpity-bump!
Did you know most workplaces have an MSDS for WATER???
Material Safety Data Sheet - Water©
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer’s Name: MOTHER NATURE, Inc.
Address: Everywhere, The World
Business Tele. #: Not available
Emergency Tele. #: Not available
Trade name:Water, Aqua pura
Synonyms: Dihydrogen Monoxide; H20
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NONE when compound is in the pure state.
III. PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling point (760 mm Hg): 100oC (212oF)
Melting point: 0oC (32oF)
Specific gravity (H2O = 1):1
Vapor pressure - 100oC (212oF) 760 mm Hg
- 0oC (32oF) 17.5 mm Hg
Solubility in water (% by wt.): 100%
% Volatiles by volume: 100%
Evap. rate (Butyl acetate = 1): Not available
Appearance and Odor:Clear liquid; No odor
IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Flammable limits in air (% by Vol.): Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: Not applicable
Special firefighting procedures: Not applicable
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: Rapid temperature rise of liquid can result in explosive vaporization, particularly if in a sealed container.
V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Routes of Exposure and Effects of Overexposure
Inhalation
Acute over exposure: Inhalation can result in asphyxiation and is often fatal.
Chronic overexposure: Chronic inhalation overexposure not encountered.
Skin Contact
Acute overexposure: Prolonged but constant contact with liquid may cause a mild dermatitis.
Chronic overexposure: Mild to severe dermatitis.
Skin Absorption
Acute overexposure: No effects noted.
Chronic overexposure: No effects noted.
Eye Contact
Acute overexposure: No effects noted.
Chronic overexposure: No effects noted.
Ingestion
Acute overexposure: Excessive ingestion of liquid form can cause gastric distress and mild diarrhea.
Chronic overexposure: No effects noted.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eyes: None
Skin: None
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; Provide artificial respiration; Provide oxygen.
Ingestion: None
Notes to Physician: None
VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Conditions contributing to instability: Exposure to direct current electricity.
Incompatibility: Strong acids and bases can cause rapid heating. Reaction with sodium metal can result in explosion.
Hazardous decomposition products: Hydrogen - Explosive gas Oxygen - Supports rapid combustion
Conditions contributing to hazardous polymerization: None
VII. SPILL or LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled:
Small quantities can be mopped or wiped up with rags.
Large quantities should be directed to collecting basin or drain with dikes or swabs.
Neutralizing chemicals
None required.
Waste disposal method:
Process contaminated material through treatment plant prior to discharge into environment. Discharge permit may be required.
VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation requirements:
Remove hot vapor from environment using local exhaust systems.
Specific personal protective equipment:
Respiratory: None required.
Eyes: Goggles or full face splash shield when dealing with hot liquid.
Hands: Use insulating gloves when extensive exposure to solid state or high temperature liquid state is contemplated.
Other clothing and equipment: Use heat protective garment when exposed to large quantities of heated vapor.
IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary statements:
Compound readily exists in all three phases at atmospheric pressure. Phase changes occur over a narrow (100oC/212oF) temperature range.
Compound is known as “the universal solvent” and does dissolve, at least to some extent, most common materials.
Compound will conduct electricity when dissolved ionic solutes are present.
Other handling and storage requirements:
A high pressure containment vessel should be used for the vapor at high temperatures.
Do not allow filled, closed containers to solidify as compound expands upon freezing.
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The SPRINGDELL GROUP, P.C.
P. O. Box 877
Unionville, PA 19375-0877
(610) 380-1874
Email: springde@libertynet.org
“Would it surprise you to know, that they are also pro second amendment/pro gun?”
I used to like P and T, despite their atheism. But when they started attacking all believers (and called Mother Theresa a “c*nt”), that was it for me. I’ve never watched another episode.
Having just gone through Right To Know MSDS training for work, this is the best!
I would note that there is an effect to skin from acute overexposure: wrinkles appear, commonly known as “prune skin.”
Not only that, but the melting polar icecaps are responsible for billions of gallons of the stuff leaching into the oceans and diluting their salinity.
Later read bump.
But Chemistry wouldn't exist if it weren't for mathmatics.
(Cletus holds a BSChem)
I prompted some of my high school students to pass this petition around the school a couple of years ago. The results were amazing.
BOOKbump
To be technically correct, Monooxide does not Exist as an Element. The correct term is “DiHydrogenMonoOxygen.” But it is still hilarious and funny no Chemist picked up on it.
That is awesome
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