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Researched by Shaikh Ubaid TorontoAnnie, Edinburgh
- Alone, silica gel is non-toxic, non-flammable and chemically unreactive. However, some of the beads may be doped with a moisture indicator, such as cobalt (II) chloride, which is carcinogenic. Cobalt (II) chloride is deep blue when dry (anhydrous) and pink when moist (hydrated). This is the reason most silica gel packets are labeled as dangerous or poisonous when eaten. Crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis but synthetic amorphous silica, which is what silica gel is, does not cause silicosis. A chemically similar substance with far greater porosity is aerogel. Rich Paddon, Manchester, UK
- Presumably you dehydrate, but by how much is determined by what quantity you eat. Jenny, Woking, UK
- Not a lot, apparently. According to the advice of the Utah Poison Control Centre, "Silica gel is a desiccant which absorbs moisture and is included in the packaging of many products such as shoes, purses, medications, electronic equipment, computers, etc. Desiccants are the most common foreign object ingestion by children under 6 years of age reported to the Utah Poison Control Center, with 584 reports in 1999. Silica gel packets are printed with very strong words of caution - DO NOT EAT, HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, THROW AWAY. Parents may panic after reading the silica gel caution label, if their child puts the package in their mouth or eats the product. Rest assured, the contents of the packet, silica gel, is basically sand and it is not harmful if swallowed. However, caution should be taken to keep the product out of small children's reach, because the silica gel packet may be a choking hazard." Roger Greenhalgh, Newport, Shropshire U
What else can I help you with?
What are the dangers of silica gel?
Silica gel is dangerous because if consumed it can cause acute or chronic illness. The silica gel is used to control humidity in goods and absorb moisture.
Where to buy silica gel?
You can buy Silica Gel from: http://www.silicagelpackets.com/ They have just about anything Silica Gel related; Loose Bulk Silica Gel, Silica Gel Packets, Canisters, Dehumidifiers, Flower Drying Silica Gel, etc.
Is silica gel powder poisonous?
Silica gel powder is non-toxic, but it is not meant to be ingested. If ingested in large amounts, it may cause stomach upset or irritation. It is recommended to keep silica gel packets out of reach of children and pets.
What are the hazards associated with silica gel?
Silica gel can be hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or comes into contact with skin or eyes. It can cause irritation, respiratory issues, and gastrointestinal problems. It is important to keep silica gel away from children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion.
Is silica gel G and silica gel F254 same?
not a same
What is the function of a silica gel in a circuit?
Property of Silica gel is to absorb the moisture. Colour of dry silica gel is blue and it turns into pink when it is saturated with moisture. When the colour of silica gel turns out pink, the wet silica gel is removed and the fresh silica gel is filled. The wet silica gel can be heated and made dry for reuse.
What is the colour of dry silica gel?
Silica gel is blue in colour. When the silica gel has soaked up a lot of moisture, the silica gel turns to pink. Once the silica gel turns pink it cannot adsorb any more moisture. It needs to be regenerated. This can be accomplished by heating it in an oven. The heat expels the moisture, the silica gel turns blue and becomes reusable
Why is silica gel not edible?
Silica gel is not edible because it is hard and tough. It also has other chemicals added to it that should not be eaten. The silica gel itself is not toxic.
Which is best silica gel supplier in India?
The India's Best Silica Gel Supplier is "Sorbead India" because this company provides DMF Free and USFDA Approved Silica Gel Bags for moisture absorber. Get all silica gel products from
What is the color of fresh Silica gel and what is the color of Silica gel after capturing the moisture?
The silica gel colour is blue, and after capturing the moisture the colour is become a pink colour.
What is meaning of G in silica gel G?
G is from Gypsum, because silica gel G contain approx. 13 % gypsum (CaSO4) as binding agent.
What should you do if you eat silica gel?
You cannot eat Silica Gel because it is not food. Silica Gel is a non-toxic substance that is used to absorb moisture. The reason packets of Silica Gel are labeled "Do Not Eat" is because they pose a choking hazard.
