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The use of silica packets in boxes of new shoes is to prevent corrosion and to make it look as if it is good as new. One doesn't want smelly shoes too.
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What is the definition of the word desiccant?
It means something that is drying. In chemistry, desiccant refers to something that is used for a drying agent, like the silica gel you find in packets new shoes or handbags when you buy them new.
What are silica gel packets used for?
Silica Gel Packets are moisture absorbers. They are used in new products because they remove the moisture from the package. This preserves the items from moisture damage. Silica Gel packets can also be used to help protect items in a dry bag or box like cell phones and mp3 players.
Why is silica added to stevia?
Silica (just sand, really) is usually found in little packets packed along with new products to absorb moisture, keeping the pruduct dry. These packets usually have a label on them that say something like "don't consume." Well, some brands of stevia sweetener put the silica granules right in with the sweetener so that the sweetener components don't pick up moisture and get lumpy. That way it pours easily. But, there is no warning about consuming the silica. Presumably the FDA feels this is ok, but I'm not sure I like the idea of consuming sand. Some stevia brands don't have the silica.
How do you remove the odor from vinyl boots?
* Put cat litter in your boots (but keep the cats away, of course)! I find half a teacup per shoe overnight usually works. Also, the silica gel packets found in trainer boxes and new handbags work as well, but they must be left longer. I prefer the cat litter method. * probably with Febreze
What happens if you swallow shoe box poisoning?
You're probably asking about the little packet which you find in boxes of new shoes, which is there to absorb moisture. Surprise: Though they're marked Do Not Swallow, these silica gel packets are completely non-toxic, though there is of course the possibility of choking (as with any small item). However, while silica gel is the most common desiccant being used, other less benign substances are occasionally used. Also, a few varieties of silica gel come coated with cobalt chloride, which is considered toxic. The U.S. National Library of Medicine deems swallowing a large amount at once not too dangerous, but grants that it may cause nausea and vomiting. For that reason, experts recommend calling a poison control center if you ingest a "do not eat" packet, just to be safe.
What is in the white little bags when you buy new shoes?
Some sort of moisture absorbent to help keep them dry and fresh before the box is opened. Usually a silica gel.
Is the preservative in a packet in beef jerky poison?
My german shepard ate one and we called pet poison control.Yes, the preservative packets in beef jerky are high in iron (Fe) and highly toxic. In short, the preservative packets that have the black granules are highly toxic and the preservative packets with the clear granules (usually found in new purses or new shoes) are not. If the highly toxic one is swallowed try to induce vomiting immediately.
How many silly bandz packets are there?
there are over 15 packets of silly bandz. there are over 10 new packets coming out soon
what is desiccating?
Isn't it a substance that is used as a drying agent? Something like Silica Gel that you often find in a new pair of shoes.
What are some well know desiccants?
The two most common are Silica gel (found in new shoes and beef jerkey), and NaOH (sodium hydroxide), a strong base, found in disposable dehumidifiers.
I just dripped a load of hair gel in between my keyboard keys What is the best way to get it out before it dries?
AnswerIf you don't clean it out with water, some residue will remain, which will gum up your keys and make them stick. But if you clean it out with water, the keyboard will be completely ruined. So, I think you're going to need a new keyboard. They only cost about $20, you know.The only thing I can think of that might work is this: unplug the keyboard, and wash it out thoroughly with water. Then, leave it upside down (so the excess water will drip out) in the bathtub for about a week, until it dries. If it only gets wet while it's unplugged, it might survive a good bath. What makes electronics stop working when they get wet is that the water reacts with the electricity and shorts the thing out. If it only gets wet while it's unplugged, and it stays unplugged until it dries, you might be able to salvage it.If you have any silica packets, that would be great. By far the best way to dry out wet electronic devices is with silica packets. You know those little packets you find inside your new shoes, or in your medication bottle? They usually say "Silica - Do Not Eat?" These packets draw in and absorb moisture. They are put in shoes and medication bottles to keep humidity and moisture from ruining the product. Sometimes in medication bottles they come not in packets, but in little white plastic cylinders.Look in all your shoeboxes, medication bottles, and coat pockets. Put all of the silica packets you can find in a plastic bag. After you've washed the keyboard, and let the excess water drip out, seal the keyboard up in the plastic bag. Don't take it out for 5 days.This is a lot of trouble to go to for a piece of equipment that only costs 20 bucks, though. Really, I think you'd be better off just buying a new keyboard tomorrow.Another AnswerAlso don't use hair products or any other liquids near a keyboard.
What do i do if my blackberry got wet and now doesn't work?
Hopefully, you took out an insurance policy on this expensive item. If so, you merely have to pay the deductible (usually $50) and receive a new or factory refurbished/rebuilt device. If there is no insurance, then you are out the money for a new one. Once the internal parts of these things gets wet, especially if they are powered up when the water got inside, most of the electronics will quickly short out and virtually "fry" internally, rendering them totally useless. You see, water is a conductor of electricity - not a good mix. You need to try Silica Gel Packets to dry out your phone. There was a good article on associatedcontent.com that explains how to dry a wet cell phone, iPods, or any electronics. You need to place your cell phone in a zip lock bag with Silica Gel Packets. Silica Gel will remove all the moisture from the phone and its components, something air drying will not do! Just Google "Silica Gel Packets" and you will find several companies selling these products. There is also a web site called: http://www.SilicaGelPackets.com that has them.
