Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Scratch Card Scare Is Falsely TRUE!!!

ATTENTION! !!!! Medical research Authority of the US have found that new cancer in human beings caused by 'Silver Nitro oxide'. Whenever u buy recharge cards or calling cards don't scratch them with ur nail as it contain 'silver nitro oxide' coating and can cause skin cancer. Copy and paste this status and spread awareness please!
I see so many on social networking sites posting this but I wonder if they try to find out truth. But when there r such people who still believe FB, Microsoft, Telecom companies etc r going to help Cancer patients then you guys who have posted about Scratch card scare are better off.
The research starts with search


1. Google doesn't know Silver Nitro Oxide!
So two things r possible....either there is no such substance which implies this is a scam. Or it must be Silver Nitric Oxide coz thats what Google tells us. Silver Nitric Oxide also produces lame results. Which means the rumour is false.


2. Silver Nitro Oxide is new to my chemist friends :P


3. Scratch card is made of plastic. Most companies use PVC. Polyvinyl chloride is a compound used in pipes, flooring, tiles, wires etc.
So it is not silver nitro oxide but a form of plastic.


However, even though it might not be the chemical that the message stated, it still may not be safe. I searched deeper and found PVC has too many health concerns. Found a website of an environmental organisation "Greenpeace" which is independent (not connected to any govt).


From Greenpeace

during PVC fires, dioxin is one of the most toxic substances known, and has been found to cause cancer and reproductive disorders.
also

PVC flooring has been associated with increases in respiratory sensitization (asthma).
And this is how my friend, it is Falsely True! Read more here about PVC Health Concerns on Greenpeace.
Also found the machines used for making scratch cards .
How you can make your own scratch cards