“Most of the other chemical compounds require protective gear and respirators to manufacture.”
What in he world are you talking about? Explosives can be made out of chemicals that are in most (or at least many) homes and garages. No special gear required...
As long as one does not mind exposure to ammoniates, peroxides, acetone, and hydro-chlorides. Ever wonder why drain crystals are now drain liquids? How come phosphates are not in detergents anymore? How come pool shock got reformulated?
Never mix chlorine bleach with ammonia when cleaning your commode. It is lethal. Besides, now we have scrubbing bubbles :0)