Yes, this is quite the "fad" in Japan. See, for example, http:// www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/03/japanese-deterg/ The mixtures form either hydrogen sulfide or, less commonly, hydrogen cyanide.This sort of thing poses severe hazards to first responders: http://www.kctv5.c om/news/22033404/detail.htmlIn Japan, the people committing suicide in this manner usually leave a prominent note on the seat to warn first responders of the danger.(snip)======================================================= div>Safety Emporium - Lab & Safety Supplies featuring brand namesyou know and trust. Visit us at http://www.SafetyEmporium.com div>esales**At_Symbol_Here**safetyemporium.com or toll-free: (866) 326-5412Fax: (856) 553-6154, PO Box 1003, Blackwood, NJ 08012On Mar 15, 2010, at 10:21 AM, Wallace, Michele wrote:The local news this morning said this was the third incident like this in NC this year. They said apparently it is a trend coming from Japan.
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