Klarinet Archive - Posting 000171.txt from 2003/05

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Mildew on reed/drinking peroxide
Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 09:27:48 -0400

In reference to my note below, I have been in contact with the chemist =
in our science department and was informed that a single mixture of =
hydrogen peroxide and hydrochloric acid will form chlorine gas. When =
this gas combines with the continuing release of acid in the stomach, it =
forms mustard gas, which is as highly poisonous as the chlorine gas. =
There is also evidence that the AIDS virus in the presence of peroxide =
actually flourishes. So please don't drink peroxide.

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu

-----Original Message-----
From: Buckman, Nancy=20
Subject: RE: [kl] Mildew on reed/drinking peroxide

Don't EVER drink hydrogen peroxide. I am not a chemist, but I do =
operate a swimming pool as a day job. I know enough about chemistry to =
know that hydrogen peroxide (an oxidizer), in the presence of an acid =
(hydrochloric acid, which is in your stomach) could possibly explode. =
Like I said, I am no expert, but unless I miss my guess, drinking =
peroxide is no joke. I am waiting to hear from my chemistry department =
on this, as I write.

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu

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