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From: Frankie Wood-Black <fwblack**At_Symbol_Here**CABLEONE.NET>
Subject: Fwd: [DCHAS-L] New Pitch - Potential Side Effects of Chlorine Dioxide: Your request on chlo...
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:19:11 -0500
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This is a reporter that is looking for some help on a story - anyone what to contact him? There is a part A and a part B - the part B has phosphoric acid - both MSDSs (SDSs) put out by the company indicate irritation if ingested at large dosages.
I think he needs to have an IH talk with him.
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From:
Zach Davis <zachrd99**At_Symbol_Here**gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: New Pitch - Potential Side Effects of Chlorine Dioxide: Your request on chlo...
To:
fwblack**At_Symbol_Here**sophicpursuits.com
Hey Frank,
I would gladly take you up on your offer to be put in touch with any colleagues you think might be able to help.
One of the most popular water treatment options amongst Appalachian Trail thru-hikers is
Aquamira, a chlorine dioxide chemical solution. As you point out, the dose makes the poison- however due to the extreme demands of long-distance backpacking, it's common to ingest between 5-8 liters of water per day. Multiply this times 4-6 months (how long it takes to cover the full distance of the trail). Since my thru-hike in 2011, I have battled severe digestive issues, and I have talked with others (who've used Aquamira) who say the same. If there is any truth to this being unsafe in high volumes, I'd like to help spread the word and prevent future hikers from suffering.
Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Zach
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