The dangers of dihydrogen monoxide include:
- Also called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain;
- Contributes to the greenhouse effect;
- Contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape;
- Accelerates corrosion and breakdown of electrical equipment;
- Excessive ingestion may cause various unpleasant effects, including death;
- Prolonged contact with its solid form results in severe tissue damage;
- Inhalation, even in small quantities, may cause death;
- Its gaseous form may cause severe burns;
- It has been found in the tumors of terminal cancer patients;
- Withdrawal by those addicted to the substance causes certain death within 168 hours;
Despite the danger, DHMO is often used:
- Used in many forms of cruel animal research;
- The US Navy has a secret distribution network for DHMO;
- Lakes and rivers all over the world are contaminated with DHMO;
- In the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical;
- As an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products;
- Known to be a component of a number of cancer-causing agents
Nevertheless, governments and corporations continue using it widely, heedless of its grave dangers.
