"Iodine crystals have also been historically used by campers to purify water. Today, however, most of the water treatment products available to campers use iodide salts and are not the subject of this regulation. DEA, however, has identified two marketed products that contain iodine for water purification. Under this rulemaking, these products will be subject to control."
And on farther down it addresses Potasium Iodine that is used as a protection of the thyroid in a nuclear event.
Too bad the DEA just doesn't focus on the meth heads and leave the folks alone!
Cordially
CDJ _________________ A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what they are made for.
DEA? Is that a joke or something (that they exist)? Who in their right mind goes into business to put themselves out of business???? If we are to believe that the DEA is in business to "bust" all the druggies out there in America, then their chief aim would be to put themselves out of business. BUT, the REAL reason they exist (even though they shouldn't, according to the 10th Amendment) is called CIVIL FORFEITURE LAW. Under CFL's a person's belongings can be accused of a crime and taken away with the person having to sue to get their stuff back. It's just a way to circumnavigate the Bill of Rights AGAIN.
By the way, I'm of the opinion that IF THERE'S NO VICTIM, THERE'S NO CRIME. Who cares of some dumb-A&& wants to shoot up, snort up or smoke up as long as said dumb-A&& isn't robbing, murdering etc from someone else? I sure don't. _________________ Don't Tread On ME....lest my fangs wind up in your foot !
I, too, believe that all those who are weak to the point of yielding to substances should be able to gt the stuff and become productive--in the form of the nitrogn cycle!
Cordially
CDJ _________________ A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what they are made for.
The nitrogen cycle is a process in which the decay of plants and animal's remains are converted to nitrogen during the process. Usually aided by bacteria and elements.
Hence, bro OM, when the druggies die from their inability to stay strait, strong, and unadulterated, then they become contributors to the society as ferterlizer.
Cordially
CDJ _________________ A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what they are made for.
The nitrogen cycle is a process in which the decay of plants and animal's remains are converted to nitrogen during the process. Usually aided by bacteria and elements.
Hence, bro OM, when the druggies die from their inability to stay strait, strong, and unadulterated, then they become contributors to the society as ferterlizer.
Cordially
CDJ
lol.... got it now. _________________ Don't Tread On ME....lest my fangs wind up in your foot !
is this something that can be stored and if so for how long and how would you store iodine for long term storage _________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards."
- Claire Wolfe, 101 Things to Do 'Til the Revolution
Current FDA guidelines call for the daily administration of 130 mg. of potassium iodide (KI)) for up to 14 days for adults and children over 60 pounds. Smaller children should take one half tablet for 14 days.
Recent findings and the experience at Chernobyl (where 18 million children were given KI) suggest KI is even more effective than previously realized, and that thyroid blocking can take place at smaller doses. As a result, FDA is considering reducing the amount of the dosage, and is studying dose levels as small as 16 mg. for infants and 32 mgs. for small children for shorter periods. Currently, however, package instructions should be followed in the event of a large release of radioactive iodine from a power plant accident or a nuclear weapon.
How long is the shelf life of potassium iodide?
Potassium Iodide is inherently stable. If kept dry in an unopened container at room temperature, it can be expected to last indefinitely.
Potassium Iodide works by "saturating" the thyroid with stable iodide so it will not absorb radioactive iodine that might be released in an accident. Under current dosing guidelines, a fully saturated thyroid would be protected for up to one month, which is long enough for radioactive iodine (which has a half life of 8 days) to disappear from the environment.
What is the US Government position on providing KI to workers and the public in the event of another nuclear emergency?
The U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) does not dispute the safety or effectiveness of KI. In fact, they require nuclear power plants to stockpile it to protect plant workers, and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) plans call for KI to protect those individuals who would be unable to be evacuated in a nuclear accident especially those under the care of the government (such as prisoners or patients in government hospitals).
But the NRC is resisting the calls for a national stockpile of KI, claiming it is "unnecessary." As a result, the US remains the only major nuclear power that does not have a supply to protect its citizens. Recently, to counter the widespread criticism of this policy, the government announced it had established a "national stockpile" of KI. This news was welcomed by many in the scientific community. However, at a recent meeting, the NRC admitted that its operational "national stockpile" consisted of only 2500 tablets, not even enough for 200 people.
As a reaction to criticism by US medical groups and the World Health Organization, the NRC has announced it would make KI available (free of charge) to state or local governments desiring it. Again, this news was greeted with enthusiasm. However, following this announcement, the NRC "clarified" its position, and now says it will provide KI only to those people living in communities within the 10 mile "EPZ" (Emergency Planning Zone) surrounding nuclear plants. Given that most casualties in a nuclear accident would take place more than 50 miles from the plant (following Chernobyl, thousands of cases of childhood thyroid cancer developed hundreds of miles away), the current NRC position is probably of questionable value. _________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards."
- Claire Wolfe, 101 Things to Do 'Til the Revolution
Current FDA guidelines call for the daily administration of 130 mg. of potassium iodide (KI)) for up to 14 days for adults and children over 60 pounds. Smaller children should take one half tablet for 14 days.
Recent findings and the experience at Chernobyl (where 18 million children were given KI) suggest KI is even more effective than previously realized, and that thyroid blocking can take place at smaller doses. As a result, FDA is considering reducing the amount of the dosage, and is studying dose levels as small as 16 mg. for infants and 32 mgs. for small children for shorter periods. Currently, however, package instructions should be followed in the event of a large release of radioactive iodine from a power plant accident or a nuclear weapon.
How long is the shelf life of potassium iodide?
Potassium Iodide is inherently stable. If kept dry in an unopened container at room temperature, it can be expected to last indefinitely.
Potassium Iodide works by "saturating" the thyroid with stable iodide so it will not absorb radioactive iodine that might be released in an accident. Under current dosing guidelines, a fully saturated thyroid would be protected for up to one month, which is long enough for radioactive iodine (which has a half life of 8 days) to disappear from the environment.
What is the US Government position on providing KI to workers and the public in the event of another nuclear emergency?
The U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) does not dispute the safety or effectiveness of KI. In fact, they require nuclear power plants to stockpile it to protect plant workers, and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) plans call for KI to protect those individuals who would be unable to be evacuated in a nuclear accident especially those under the care of the government (such as prisoners or patients in government hospitals).
But the NRC is resisting the calls for a national stockpile of KI, claiming it is "unnecessary." As a result, the US remains the only major nuclear power that does not have a supply to protect its citizens. Recently, to counter the widespread criticism of this policy, the government announced it had established a "national stockpile" of KI. This news was welcomed by many in the scientific community. However, at a recent meeting, the NRC admitted that its operational "national stockpile" consisted of only 2500 tablets, not even enough for 200 people.
As a reaction to criticism by US medical groups and the World Health Organization, the NRC has announced it would make KI available (free of charge) to state or local governments desiring it. Again, this news was greeted with enthusiasm. However, following this announcement, the NRC "clarified" its position, and now says it will provide KI only to those people living in communities within the 10 mile "EPZ" (Emergency Planning Zone) surrounding nuclear plants. Given that most casualties in a nuclear accident would take place more than 50 miles from the plant (following Chernobyl, thousands of cases of childhood thyroid cancer developed hundreds of miles away), the current NRC position is probably of questionable value.
Thanks for the info ! _________________ Don't Tread On ME....lest my fangs wind up in your foot !
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