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by biofox 4784 days ago
Reminds me of the DHMO hoax:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dihydrogen_monoxide_hoax

The dihydrogen monoxide FAQ is an entertaining read:

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

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>Reminds me of the DHMO hoax

From the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) [1]:

"CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available."

"Precautions: No specific safety phrase has been found applicable for this product"

"Ecotoxicity: Not available.

BOD5 and COD: Not available.

Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise."

"Small Spill: Mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.

Large Spill: Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal"

"Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat."

[1] http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927321

"Non-hazardous in case of inhalation" ORLY?