Methocel is a non-toxic slippery substance that when combined with water makes it nearly impossible to walk on a ship's deck.
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Whale Wars: Methocel (Slippery Bomb)
Methocel is a non-toxic slippery substance that when combined with water makes it nearly impossible to walk on a ship's deck.
Added: Jun 4, 2009
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