Re: Pyro and gloves

Dan Cardish (dcardish@microtec.net)
Thu, 29 Jan 1998 00:52:21 -0500

At 09:16 PM 28-01-98 -0700, you wrote:
>Pyrogallic acid is readily absorbed into the blood stream in a variety of
>ways. In powder form, through the soft tissues, lungs and nasal passages.
In
>liquid form, the most common avenue is through the skin, soft tissues and
eyes
>(splatter). An indication of whether you are absorbing pyro is by taste.
>Once pyrogallic acid is absorbed, it can be tasted in the mouth. The
taste is
>similar to almonds or almond paste. It's kinda like eating an almond-topped
>muffin or scone.
>

Doesn't cyanide also taste like almonds?

Dan C.