If poison expires... does it become more poisonous or less poisonous?

[ThePhenomenal]

I need an answer as this has been killing me. Try not to troll me though, this is serious.

[LindsayRB91rds]

It's been years since I got mediocre grades in chemistry but I'll take a stab at this.

Chemicals break down over time depending on storage conditions. The compounds combine into new, or break apart into something else. In any case, it's quite possible they're less effective at their given purpose than they started.

So herbicides for your lawn might be less effective at killing weeds if you left them in a warm place for example. They'd still be toxic to humans though and I don't think there's a rule that says they'd be more or less poisonous.

If a 'human killer' poison existed, it would probably become less poisonous as it expired. Since you can't have those, then I'd say the toxicity to humans is still just as bad (probably) as it expires and becomes less useful for its intended purpose.

[ThePhenomenal]

Thanks for answering...👍 I believe what you say must be true... as they are chemicals basically, so thanks.

[FriendlyDrugDealer]

I feel like that's a really good question because I would assume it becomes less toxic due to the potency requiring refreshing from time to time

[scooogy]

I'd say less. I think of poison as two martial arts people. If they unlearn their skills, their attacks aren't as dangerous anymore.

[scooogy]

Thanks for MHO :)

[Ice9000]

less. proteins can denature over time loosening their potency

[llorando]

Stays the same poison level, as expiration dates aren't 100% accurate.

[Kurodo]

It starts to poison your mind

[Pomegranate139]

Less

[jakeofalltrades]

probably less effective

[karahiri]

i"m thinking LESS.

[CT_CD]

Twice as poisonous