Question 586: Raining Supreme

The following is the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a certain chemical __X__. It was compiled after Nathan Zohner rather precociously described the side-effects of __X__.

The side effects are such:

Dihydrogen monoxide:

• is called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain.
• contributes to the "greenhouse effect".
• may cause severe burns.
• is fatal if inhaled.
• contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
• accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
• may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
• has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

• as an industrial solvent and coolant.
• in nuclear power plants.
• in the production of Styrofoam.
• as a fire retardant.
• in many forms of cruel animal research.
• 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.

Dedicated to Ridding the World of DHMO (no homosexual reference intended by creators)

THE MSDS SHEET:

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.

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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

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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.

Conditions contributing to hazardous polymerization: None

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VII. SPILL or LEAK PROCEDURES

Neutralizing chemicals

None required.

Waste disposal method:

Process contaminated material through treatment plant prior to discharge into environment. Discharge permit may be required.

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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.

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IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

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.

SO:

1) ID X

2) For #brownie points, ID why this garnered so much attention.

Answer:


X:
Dihydrogen monoxide
ie
two hydrogen, one oxygen
thats aqua, water.

The reason it garnered so much attention was because it xploited people's paranoi & prejudice
& this looks like an april fools's joke.