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Should dihydrogen monoxide be banned?

In March 2004, the town of Aliso Viejo considered imposing a ban on dihydrogen monoxide. Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also known as hydrogen hydroxide. Dangers of dihydrogen monoxide include:

Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
DHMO is a major component of acid rain.

Yet, the Friends of Hydrogen Hydroxide argue that it's a naturally occurring substance that is not only beneficial and benign, but essential to life.

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Home Research Question Project Task Information Search Process Process step 2 Process step 3 Process step 4 Assessment Reflection Resources Teacher Information for Educators	Should dihydrogen monoxide be banned? In March 2004, the town of Aliso Viejo considered imposing a ban on dihydrogen monoxide. Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also known as hydrogen hydroxide. Dangers of dihydrogen monoxide include: Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities. Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage. DHMO is a major component of acid rain. Yet, the Friends of Hydrogen Hydroxide argue that it's a naturally occurring substance that is not only beneficial and benign, but essential to life. Continue to "Project task "
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