• TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    Asbestos hasn’t been fully banned in USA.

    Right, but are we assuming that a ban on nicotine would ban all commercial uses of it, or just the sale of it as a consumable?

    Nicotine has plenty of non-consumable applications as well such as its capabilities as a pesticide.

    used by two chemical manufacturers, OxyChem and Olin Corp., in the production of chlorine

    Yes, as a reagent that doesn’t come in contact with the general public. They aren’t selling asbestos, they’re selling a byproduct of one of its chemical reactions.

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        8 months ago

        Haha, no reason to turn it into a contest or anything. Just two people exchanging different perspectives for educational purposes. Though I do commend you for your mental plasticity. Not many people possess the mental flexibility to change their opinions based on newly introduced information anymore. Cheers.