The dangers of dihydrogen monoxide include:

• Also called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain;
• Contributes to the greenhouse effect;
• Contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape;
• Accelerates corrosion and breakdown of electrical equipment;
• Excessive ingestion may cause various unpleasant effects, including death;
• Prolonged contact with its solid form results in severe tissue damage;
• Inhalation, even in small quantities, may cause death;
• Its gaseous form may cause severe burns;
• It has been found in the tumors of terminal cancer patients;
• Withdrawal by those addicted to the substance causes certain death within 168 hours;

Despite the danger, DHMO is often used:

• Used in many forms of cruel animal research;
• The US Navy has a secret distribution network for DHMO;
• Lakes and rivers all over the world are contaminated with DHMO;
• In the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical;
• As an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products;
• Known to be a component of a number of cancer-causing agents

Nevertheless, governments and corporations continue using it widely, heedless of its grave dangers.