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List of Chemicals used in Fracturing

http://assets.bizjournals.com/cms_media/pittsburgh/datacenter/DEP_Frac_Chemical_List_6-30-10.pdf

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kevin-grandia/hydraulic-fracturing-wate_b_639692.html

Here's some of the nastier ones I noticed:


Cupric chloride dihydrate - Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Severe eye irritant. Skin and respiratory irritant. Long-term contact may lead to systemic copper poisoning.

Ethylene glycol - you know it as anti-freeze.

Hydrochloric acid - yes, that highly corrosive acid that can melt your skin.

Nitrilotriacetamide - even with a Google search I can't actually figure out what this is, but I am sure it is not something I want in my tap water.

Sulfuric acid - here's a little tidbit: when you mix sulphuric acid with water it causes an exothermic reaction, which means it burns! It is also controlled under the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.

That's just to name a few, take a look at the list for yourself and see what other nasty toxins are listed.

After considering it further, when it comes to hydraulic fracking I think a more fitting movie comparison than Water World might be The Toxic Avenger.