Was looking up the MSDS for isobutanol for another thread, came across this rather interesting one:
MSDS: Dihydrogen Monoxide
Dihydrogen monoxide (also known as hydric acid) is responsible for injury, death, and property damage all over the world. Visit the Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division online at www.dhmo.org, or send email to info@dhmo.org for more information.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRODUCT NAME: DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE
FORMULA WT: 18.00
CAS NO.: 07732-18-5
NIOSH/RTECS NO.: ZC0110000
COMMON SYNONYMS: DIHYDROGEN OXIDE, HYDRIC ACID
PRODUCT CODES: 4218,4219
EFFECTIVE: 05/30/86
REVISION #01
LABORATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SAFETY GLASSES; LAB COAT
PRECAUTIONARY LABEL STATEMENTS
STORAGE: KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
BOILING POINT: 100 C ( 212 F) VAPOR PRESSURE(MM HG): 17.5
MELTING POINT: 0 C ( 32 F) VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.00 EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
SOLUBILITY(H2O): COMPLETE (IN ALL PROPORTIONS) % VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 100
APPEARANCE & ODOR: ODORLESS, CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID.
TOXICITY: LD50 (IPR-MOUSE)(G/KG) - 190
LD50 (IV-MOUSE) (MG/KG) - 25
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SAF-T-DATA(TM) STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE (GENERAL STORAGE)
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE
AREA. DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE IS CONSIDERED A NON-REGULATED PRODUCT, BUT
REACTS VIGOROUSLY WITH SOME MATERIALS. THESE INCLUDE SODIUM, POTASSIUM
AND OTHER ALKALI METALS; ELEMENTAL FLUORINE; AND STRONG DEHYDRATING AGENTS
SUCH AS SULFURIC ACID. IT FORMS EXPLOSIVE GASES WITH CALCIUM CARBIDE.
AVOID CONTACT WITH ALL MATERIALS UNTIL INVESTIGATION SHOWS SUBSTANCE IS
COMPATIBLE. EXPANDS SIGNIFICANTLY UPON FREEZING. DO NOT STORE IN RIGID
CONTAINER AND PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
DOMESTIC (D.O.T.)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME CHEMICALS, N.O.S. (NON-REGULATED)
INTERNATIONAL (I.M.O.)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME CHEMICALS, N.O.S. (NON-REGULATED)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MSDS: Dihydrogen Monoxide
Dihydrogen monoxide (also known as hydric acid) is responsible for injury, death, and property damage all over the world. Visit the Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division online at www.dhmo.org, or send email to info@dhmo.org for more information.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRODUCT NAME: DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE
FORMULA WT: 18.00
CAS NO.: 07732-18-5
NIOSH/RTECS NO.: ZC0110000
COMMON SYNONYMS: DIHYDROGEN OXIDE, HYDRIC ACID
PRODUCT CODES: 4218,4219
EFFECTIVE: 05/30/86
REVISION #01
LABORATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SAFETY GLASSES; LAB COAT
PRECAUTIONARY LABEL STATEMENTS
STORAGE: KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
BOILING POINT: 100 C ( 212 F) VAPOR PRESSURE(MM HG): 17.5
MELTING POINT: 0 C ( 32 F) VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.00 EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
SOLUBILITY(H2O): COMPLETE (IN ALL PROPORTIONS) % VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 100
APPEARANCE & ODOR: ODORLESS, CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID.
TOXICITY: LD50 (IPR-MOUSE)(G/KG) - 190
LD50 (IV-MOUSE) (MG/KG) - 25
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SAF-T-DATA(TM) STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE (GENERAL STORAGE)
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE
AREA. DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE IS CONSIDERED A NON-REGULATED PRODUCT, BUT
REACTS VIGOROUSLY WITH SOME MATERIALS. THESE INCLUDE SODIUM, POTASSIUM
AND OTHER ALKALI METALS; ELEMENTAL FLUORINE; AND STRONG DEHYDRATING AGENTS
SUCH AS SULFURIC ACID. IT FORMS EXPLOSIVE GASES WITH CALCIUM CARBIDE.
AVOID CONTACT WITH ALL MATERIALS UNTIL INVESTIGATION SHOWS SUBSTANCE IS
COMPATIBLE. EXPANDS SIGNIFICANTLY UPON FREEZING. DO NOT STORE IN RIGID
CONTAINER AND PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
DOMESTIC (D.O.T.)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME CHEMICALS, N.O.S. (NON-REGULATED)
INTERNATIONAL (I.M.O.)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME CHEMICALS, N.O.S. (NON-REGULATED)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.
- Albert Einstein
King of Cairhien 20-7-2
Chancellor of the Landsraad, Archduke of Is'Mod
- Albert Einstein
King of Cairhien 20-7-2
Chancellor of the Landsraad, Archduke of Is'Mod
/food: The 7 foods experts won't eat
10/12/2009 01:04:04 AM
- 942 Views
Our potatoes have been sprouting since, well... ever. And I don't think we buy them organic. *NM*
10/12/2009 01:11:45 AM
- 405 Views
Our eyes grow and green up a little, but that's minor compared to when you buy organic.
10/12/2009 02:06:37 AM
- 561 Views
I really have to challenge many of these
10/12/2009 03:36:05 AM
- 582 Views
And that is fine. Read the opening paragraph. It's not a scientific study.
10/12/2009 02:29:53 PM
- 607 Views
Nevertheless...
10/12/2009 03:14:19 PM
- 602 Views
Omg, you are such a party-pooper!
10/12/2009 05:26:18 PM
- 528 Views
LOL, I actually am not the bane of all new ideas
10/12/2009 06:19:06 PM
- 538 Views
but ag degrees and education make us biased, didn't you know that?
10/12/2009 06:28:44 PM
- 551 Views
Re: but ag degrees and education make us biased, didn't you know that?
10/12/2009 07:01:14 PM
- 596 Views
omigod cheese didn't you read that bit about ARTIFICIAL HORMONES?!?!?!
10/12/2009 06:22:11 PM
- 481 Views
You wouldn't believe the dangers involved in cheese
10/12/2009 07:08:48 PM
- 546 Views
I'm pretty sure I just took a pill with about 500 million bacteria in it. Is that bad for me too?
10/12/2009 07:18:29 PM
- 417 Views
dihydrogen monoxide should not be ignored!!
10/12/2009 07:20:59 PM
- 586 Views
T'is my civic duty
10/12/2009 07:30:42 PM
- 571 Views
LOL, just found this
12/12/2009 10:24:59 AM
- 622 Views
Health aside, farmed Salmon just tastes a bit horrible.
10/12/2009 11:57:34 AM
- 558 Views
I'm always a bit dubious on food health scare stories
10/12/2009 12:34:29 PM
- 411 Views
Hm. I actually refuse to eat non-farmed marine fish of any kind.
10/12/2009 01:24:26 PM
- 653 Views
Rod caught tuna
10/12/2009 05:37:42 PM
- 515 Views
There aren't enough tuna left.
10/12/2009 06:25:19 PM
- 541 Views
If you catch them with rods, I suspect it is sustainable.
10/12/2009 08:17:49 PM
- 660 Views
who the hell wants to fish in the middle of the ocean??
10/12/2009 08:29:43 PM
- 527 Views