Also called ‘hydroxyl acid’, the substance is a major component of acid rain; Contributes to soil erosion; Contributes to the greenhouse effect; Accelerates corrosion and breakdown of electrical equipment; Excessive ingestion may cause various unpleasant effects; 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; Nevertheless, governments and corporations continue using it widely, heedless of its grave dangers.”
