TIL Chemist Karen Wetterhahn died of trimethylmercury poisoning trough her gloves, because scientists were clueless that latex gloves can't protect against some chemichals - Upgoat

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TIL Chemist Karen Wetterhahn died of trimethylmercury poisoning trough her gloves, because scientists were clueless that latex gloves can't protect against some chemichals
submitted by Conspirologist to science 3 monthsFeb 5, 2025 04:34:31 ago (+0/-1) (en.wikipedia.org)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Wetterhahn

[ - ] texasblood 0 points 3 monthsFeb 5, 2025 08:13:05 ago (+0/-0)

Not all gloves are equal

[ - ] i_scream_trucks 0 points 3 monthsFeb 5, 2025 06:30:49 ago (+0/-0)

but a dirty chux superwipe will definitely stop you dying from the common cold!