Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) should be a banned substance because of its danger to the community. DHMO is a colorless and odorless chemical compound that can cause severe tissue damage, burns and accidental inhalation can cause death. There are many beneficial uses to DHMO such as, an industrial solvent or coolant, a way for athletes to improve their performance, and as a spray-on fire retardant. However, not all uses are beneficial. During World War II, it was used as a form of torture to prisoners in Japan and China. DHMO is additionally used as a major ingredient in home-brewed bombs. It can likewise be a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion in air conditioning compressor operations. This means that DHMO can be produced in your home without any detection. DHMO can reappear in your home in many everyday products such as, an additive to baby food, baby formulas, in soups and carbonated beverages. It can also be found in several bathroom products like shampoos, shaving creams, and deodorants. Furthermore, DHMO can be found in your home without any detection.
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Public awareness is low for DHMO is because the public office does not believe that it is “politically beneficial”
Public awareness is low for DHMO is because the public office does not believe that it is “politically beneficial”