Re: Thimerosal MSDS data

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
DRCEEPHD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I recently reviewed the chemical structure and the reported MSDS properties of
>thimerosal.
>Synonym: merthiolate.  Hmmm. Did not really know that before.
>
>Structure: Similar to acetylsalicylic acid ( asprin ), except it contains a
>sulfur atom bonded to a mercury atom, 49.6 % Hg by weight.
>
>Known and reported toxic properties from the MSDS.
>
>Highly toxic
>Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed ( what about
>injection???)
>May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
>Possible risk of irreversible effects. ( wouldn’t that be great for a child
>under 2 yrs of age?)
>Target organs: Nerves, kidneys.
>Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
>Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
>Possible risk of irreversible effects ( this is actually listed twice).
>Possible mutagen. ( Just what a developing infant needs, right?)
>
>TARGET ORGAN DATA:
>Behavioral ( ataxia)
>Gastrointestinal ( nausea or vomiting)
>Effects on fertility ( abortion )
>Tumorigenic ( uterine tumors )
>Effects on fertility ( post-implant mortality ). That’s interesting when
>applied to pregnant women.
>Nutritional and gross metabolic ( changes in: metabolic acidosis )
>Tumorigenic ( Neoplastic by RTECS criteria )
>Tumorigenic ( Tumors at site of application )
>
>TOXICOLOGICAL  INFORMATION:
>
>Material is irritating to the tissues.
>May cause nervous system disturbances.
>Laboratory experiments have shown mutagenic effects.
>Irritation data: rabbit eye- 8 micrograms per MLD.
>
>Perhaps people will now understand why the anti-vacs have been so vocal about
>removing this crap from the vial of rotting filth we call vaccines.


They will indeed, Chuck.  It's because they're just as ignorant as you
are, and have been frightened by the likes of you.

  -- David Wright :: alphabeta at prodigy.net 
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