article_snippet.sent: It is a very dangerous chemical and scientists have been aware of this for nearly a century.
article_snippet.sent: An explosion in a munitions factory at Rainham in Essex in 1916 was attributed to the chemical.
article_snippet.sent: Just like TNT An explosion in a munitions factory at Rainham in Essex in 1916 was found to be toxic to the munitions workers handling An explosion in a munitions factory at Rainham in Essex in 1916.
article_snippet.sent: Many of the munitions workers handling it lost weight dramatically and some even died simply by absorbing it through the munitions workers handling it skin.
article_snippet.sent: However, they also found out that there were a number of side effects (including cataracts) and that the safety margin was too slim.
article_snippet.sent: Firms started selling it direct to customers which meant that people were taking it without medical supervision – and fatalities resulted.
article_snippet.sent: And of course the health problems and fatalities associated with its use returned.
article_snippet.sent: Not for human consumption .
article_snippet.sent: The people marketing it may hedge around with labels saying "not for human consumption", but obviously consumers do not get the guidance that would be given if consumers were getting a medication from consumers doctor.
article_snippet.sent: It killed A 27-year-old woman who wanted to lose weight.
article_snippet.sent: In the case of 2,4-dinitrophenol, it's also deadly.
highlights_snippet.sent: Has been linked to a string of deaths as it causes people to overheat .