Random Questions Thread

[babydriver]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It doesn't. It says to use saline solution. I use the MSDS for dihydrogen monoxide in my training. Great way to show people that the statements on a MSDS can be very deceiving,


http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...eJn2IJveLRvkWg

Well, OK, but the eyewash stations in my lab don't have a saline feed.

[babydriver]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It doesn't. It says to use saline solution. I use the MSDS for dihydrogen monoxide in my training. Great way to show people that the statements on a MSDS can be very deceiving,


http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...eJn2IJveLRvkWg

So, I looked at this MSDS made up by the "Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division" and the first thing I notice is that reactivity is listed as zero. Hah! Water is the universal solvent, so how could it be non-reactive???

BTW, excessive intake of H2O actually can cause severe problems with dilution of body electrolytes, ultimately interfering with autonomous nerve functions such as heartbeat, breathing, etc. Seriously. A guy died on a canoe trip a few years ago here in Texas because he drank bottled water excessively while on the trip. He lowered his electrolyte levels so much that his nervous system just stopped functioning properly. Heart attack.

See:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication

Yup, we got the dumbass market cornered hyar in Tejas.