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		ISL on Nov 12, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Heirloom Chemistry Set Most chemicals can do nightmarish things to the human body. It depends on the dosage. (Heck, even human bodies do nightmarish things to other human bodies.)

DanBC on Nov 13, 2013 | [–]

That's true, and this set is probably not going to be used by idiots.

I have a strong reaction to sodium hydroxide because I've seen the results of burns with it.

_3u10 on Nov 13, 2013 | [–]

Even plain old water can easily kill you.

FishmanJack on Nov 13, 2013 | [–]

Correct! The worst is hydrogen monoxide poisoning!

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