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A chemical used to absorb moisture. It is silica gel. It absorbs moisture. The following is from a poison control site: ''Question'': What is harmful about silica gel? ''Answer'': Silica gel is not toxic to humans. There is a warning sign on the packaging because it is considered a choking hazard. If children accidentally ingest silica gel, gently wipe out their mouth and give them something to drink to take away the bad taste. It's called desiccant. Do not eat iPod Shuffle. (sorry, BS answer, I know, but couldn't resist) Actually, it's a desiccant of some sort. A desiccant absorbs moisture so that whatever it's packed with will have reduced exposure to said moisture, thus helping to keep metal from rusting, pills from ruining, and electronics from shorting out. (Wikipedia) A desiccant is a substance that adsorbs water. It is most commonly used to remove humidity that would normally degrade or even destroy products sensitive to moisture

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