0
The chemical inside is (most commonly) sodium silicate. It's the "active ingredient" in there. It is synthetically fabricated so that a lot of surface area is exposed in the granules. That's so it can "suck up moisture" from the air. It (the silic gel) is hygroscopic, meaning it "attracts" H2O in the air. But there's more. While the sodium silicate won't hurt you, we frequently see the gel "doped" with ammonium tetracobaltate(II) or cobalt chloride, which is (NH4)2CoCl4. These chemicals (or sometimes some others) are added to initiate a color change when moisture content in the gel pack is high and it is losing its effectiveness. The indicators can be harmful, and the latter one here is actually toxic. Note that gel packs can be "dried out" for reuse, but as they are usually packaged in (porous) plastic, this must be done carefully! You can't hurt the gel, really, but you can melt the plastic with ease - or set it ablaze. A link can be found below for more information.
What else can I help you with?
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.
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.
What can you do if your phone is wet?
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.
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.
What is the purpose of using silica gel cobalt chloride in moisture-absorbing packets?
Silica gel with cobalt chloride is used in moisture-absorbing packets to indicate when the gel has absorbed moisture by changing color. This helps to protect products from damage caused by excess humidity.
Where can you buy silica gel packets RETAIL?
Art/craft store (sold for drying flowers), camera shop, or purchase the silica gel type of cat litter.
What to do if you wash and dry your iPod?
You need to try Silica Gel Packets. There was a good article on associatedcontent.com that explains how to dry an iPod, MP3 player, cell phones, or any electronics. You need to place your iPod in a zip lock bag with Silica Gel Packets. Silica Gel will remove all the moisture from the iPod 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.
What can you do if your Prada LG phone has gotten wet?
You need to try Silica Gel Packets to dry out your phone. 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.
Sample of a desiccant?
Silica Gel, Molecular sieve, Oxygen Absorber Packets, Silica Gel Bags, Activated Alumina, Ceramic Balls and Aluminium Oxide Powder, Silica Gel Powder, Zeolite Powder- These all adsorbents are called Desiccants.
What should I do with silica gel packets?
Silica gel packets should be kept away from children and pets as they can be harmful if ingested. They are commonly used to absorb moisture and can be placed in containers to keep items dry, such as in shoe boxes, storage containers, or with electronics.
Can you repair a Nintendo ds that has gotten wet?
You need to try Silica Gel Packets. There was a good article on associatedcontent.com that explains how to dry an iPod, MP3 player, cell phones, or any electronics. You need to place your electronic device in a zip lock bag with Silica Gel Packets. Silica Gel will remove all the moisture from the electronic device 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.
How do you fix Razor phone that got wet?
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.
