Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) - A Warning
This chemical is dangerous! Be very aware folks, for it is partly responsible for a multitude of sins (see below):

It's also known as "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain.

It contributes to the "greenhouse effect".

There is overwhelming scientific evidence that it contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.

DHMO accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals if present. Some metals have to be treated to avoid permanent weakening from exposure to DHMO.

DHMO has been observed causing electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes if the braking system is contaminated.

Dihydrogen Monoxide has several commonplace applications, which include:

Being used as a cooling agent in many types of nuclear reactor.

As a fire retardant.

It has extensive applications in farming and it will accumulate and linger in foodstuffs.

It's also been known to be used as an additive in bottled water.


So be wary folks... If in doubt, consult a qualified chemist.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:37, 15 replies)

Can I buy a really good water filter to take this substance out of my water?

( Zuowan, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:38, closed)

Yes you can.
See author for details. A snip at only £637.95
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:39, closed)

Dihydrogen Monoxide...
This is deadly stuff.

BAN THIS SICK FILTH NOW.
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:45, closed)

Is it cheap?

Will it get me drunk?

If 'yes' then I'll have a case of 24 cans and take my chances please
( Pooflake braces for an onslaught..., Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:48, closed)

I read in the Daily Mail
that it has been linked to cancer and at high doses can cause epilepsy and death.

And the telegraph points out that it has been shown that a component of DHMO has been shown to reduce the incidence of bellendian cancer in mice by over 76.7%.

So I don't know what to believe.
( Bazongaloid, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:49, closed)

@pooflake
It's more expensive than petrol.
( Bazongaloid, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:49, closed)

I take it willingly every day.
Call me crazy, but I reckon it does me good, even if it did kill Leah Betts.
( Zuowan, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:50, closed)

It wasn't DHMO
that killed Leah Betts. It was me. I gave her cancer.
( Bazongaloid, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:55, closed)

@al...

I'll stick to drinking petrol then...

Besides, I think my body is about 70% of DHMO anyway, so I could do without any more
( Pooflake braces for an onslaught..., Fri 22 Aug 2008, 14:55, closed)

chemist !
oxide = oxygen in -2 state

hydrogen= can only make one bond

correct term is Hydrogenoxide

As an amphoteric it can act as an acid or a base, by beccoming acidic hydroxonium ions (H₃O+)or basic hydroxide ions (HO-)
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 16:06, closed)

Someone please
send this into the daily mail. See if we can get it banned.
( uberdeity Wondered why Owen Lars knew of the term "hell" on, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 17:37, closed)

I agree...
... it's like the Nivea advert "now with (blah)% more oxygen."

Nice!
(Meya, Fri 22 Aug 2008, 21:25, closed)

Was there not an australian mp...
who was going to try and get it banned?
( vix0r was not Matthew on, Sat 23 Aug 2008, 23:28, closed)

Ban it now!
Maybe MP David Amess would be able to help us...
( El Lazarus is calm now, Ish,, Sun 24 Aug 2008, 17:57, closed)

On the plus side...
This BAD chemical is a major ingredient of beer :)
( snee held his breath since, Tue 26 Aug 2008, 11:37, closed)