Dihydrogen monoxide awareness

Mean Mr Mustard · Post by **Mean Mr Mustard** » 30 Sep 2008, 22:42

There's a serious point somewhere in this - about proper understanding of a scientific subject, and campaigning and influencing. Whatever, worth a look...

http://www.dhmo.org/

http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html

EmptyBee · Post by **EmptyBee** » 01 Oct 2008, 00:17

Yes, it's scary stuff. What's more, it's now being utilised in torture techniques.
Check out this poor sap being subjected to the awful effects of dihydrogen monoxide:

Post by **adam2** » 01 Oct 2008, 08:37

I have four large tanks of this dangerous material at work.
I have however received proper training in handling this material, and I take great care to keep the tank rooms locked.

Unfortunatly such precautions are seldom taken in the home, and every year a number of lives are lost, including innocent children.

lancasterlad · Post by **lancasterlad** » 01 Oct 2008, 09:14

adam2 wrote:Unfortunatly such precautions are seldom taken in the home, and every year a number of lives are lost, including innocent children.

Adam2 - where would this be used in the home where it would cause loss of life? Just interested.

MacG · Post by **MacG** » 01 Oct 2008, 09:31

lancasterlad wrote:
adam2 wrote:Unfortunatly such precautions are seldom taken in the home, and every year a number of lives are lost, including innocent children.
Adam2 - where would this be used in the home where it would cause loss of life? Just interested.

The most common cause of fatality is probably in swimming pools, and maybe to some extent bathtubs and wells.

Post by **adam2** » 01 Oct 2008, 10:27

lancasterlad wrote:
adam2 wrote:Unfortunatly such precautions are seldom taken in the home, and every year a number of lives are lost, including innocent children.
Adam2 - where would this be used in the home where it would cause loss of life? Just interested.

Some parents deliberatly fill large open topped containers with the substance.
Children are then immeresed in the liquid, allegedly for cleansing purposes (surely these days, some safer alternative must exist), If the child is immersed too deeply or for too long then the experience can be fatal. The risks are increased if the material is excessivly hot or cold, though many accidents occur at room temperature.
In warm weather children may deliberatly jump into vessels of the material, having no understanding of the risks.
Adults are also at risk.

Catweazle · Post by **Catweazle** » 01 Oct 2008, 12:29

"Major component of Acid Rain". Classic

snow hope · Post by **snow hope** » 01 Oct 2008, 12:32

That photo is horrible - please tell me it isn't real?

PS_RalphW · Post by **PS_RalphW** » 01 Oct 2008, 12:42

It isn't real. It would take more than one operative to hold down a real victim. (Obviously the photo is a public mock up for demonstration purposes).

The procedure was formally endorsed by Bush (or one of his immediate side-kicks, I forget which) for use in Cuba.

This is what they publicly admit to doing. What we don't know is what they don't want to admit to...

Erik · Post by **Erik** » 01 Oct 2008, 13:10

Is it dangerous to freeze this dihydrogen monoxide into small cubes and consume them with whiskey? If so then I'm in trouble.

syberberg · Post by **syberberg** » 01 Oct 2008, 13:19

Erik wrote:Is it dangerous to freeze this dihydrogen monoxide into small cubes and consume them with whiskey? If so then I'm in trouble.

Don't worry, the whiskey counter acts any negative effects of the dihydrogen monoxide, provided you dilute it (the dihydrogen monoxide) enough. The slow rate of melt into the malt will, I'm sure, suffice.

Post by **adam2** » 01 Oct 2008, 13:48

Erik wrote:Is it dangerous to freeze this dihydrogen monoxide into small cubes and consume them with whiskey? If so then I'm in trouble.

Its not THAT dangerous, though a method statement should be completed detailing exactly how the process is to be performed.
A risk assessment should then detail all risks that could occur, and if possible the risks should be eliminated or reduced at source.
If this is not possible, than precautions such as PPE will be required to minimise danger to persons.

The whiskey may be a greater risk since it is flammable, toxic, and habit forming, even small amounts may impair judgment.
Research should be undertaken in order to obtain a safer substitute.

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 01 Oct 2008, 13:51

There's new technology which means you can now run your car on dihydrogen monoxide, it could be a solution to the oil crisis, all you need is a simple kit which you can get from your local hardware store, if you send me £30 I will tell you how to do it. The oil companies have been suppressing the technology for years.

It's much easier to transport than hydrogen gas too.

RenewableCandy · Post by **RenewableCandy** » 01 Oct 2008, 14:10

Isn't this the very stuff that Leah Betts died of? And I notice there's a dispenser in our office, just a few feet from where I'm sitting in fact. It hasn't got so much as a warning sign on it!

Anwen · Post by **Anwen** » 01 Oct 2008, 15:30

RenewableCandy wrote:Isn't this the very stuff that Leah Betts died of? And I notice there's a dispenser in our office, just a few feet from where I'm sitting in fact. It hasn't got so much as a warning sign on it!

Disgusting!

I have counted at least 7, possibly 8 sources of this evil substance IN MY OWN HOME! Something must be done - won't somebody think of the children??