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Silica Gel is mainly used to package products. While it does say not to eat it, it will no do any actual damage. Silica Gel is not toxic, the reason it is labeled "Do Not Eat" is because it is a choking hazard. Silica Gel is safe to be packaged with food, but since it is not food, it should not be eaten.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn large amounts, yes. It absorbs water in your body.
I think you need surgery to have it removed.
No, i think it only dissolves and you would have a chronic sickness, however if the amount is large you will have breathing problems and then you would have to get surgery to get it out which is a very hard and dangerous process.
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∙ 14y agoSilica Gel is non-toxic and therefore is not harmful to animals. The reason it is labeled "Do Not Eat" is because it is a choking hazard. If it is eaten by a pet, consult with the pet's vet to determine the best course of action.
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∙ 11y agoYes Silica Gel is Poisonous if Silica gel is Toxic because silica gel is made from Sodium Silicate and including some other acidic chemicals also.
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∙ 14y agoSilica Gel is a compound similar to sand. The reason the packets say "Do Not Eat" is because the packets are a choking hazard. Silica Gel is not toxic and is safe to be packaged with food.
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∙ 15y agoWell It depends where you put it, Actually as a cat breeder, Ears are not a great place, to start.
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∙ 10y agoYes, in many cases it can be harmful.
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Are gel ant farms harmful to ants?
Yes, because of the chemicals in it.
If a dog has eaten a small amount from a small silica gel desiccant package will they get sick?
SILICA GEL and DESI PAK are inactive and chemically stable. They are not digested or absorbed in the body.If ingested by mistake, gargle with water and drink water, milk, or tea. In case of contact with the eyes, wash with plenty of tap water without rubbing with hands.
Why is a lion is a harmful animals?
lion is carnivares it eats only flesh of animals or human so lion is harmful
Why are wing tags harmful to animals?
Its harmful because its wing tag!!
Are penguins helpful or harmful or both?
They are not harmful they are verynice animals they do not hurt anyone or anything.
Is desiccant silica gel harmful to animals?
SILICA GEL and is inactive and chemically stable. They are not digested or absorbed in the body. If ingested by mistake, gargle with water and drink water, milk, or tea. In case of contact with the eyes, wash with plenty of tap water without rubbing with hands.
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 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.
Where can you get silica gel from?
I get Silica Gel at that place of Silica Gel Supplier where Silica Gel Desiccant is DMF Free and USFDA Approved, because high Humidity removal and more moisture absorber is only Silica Gel beads and crystals.
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
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.
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 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.
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 chemical composition of silica gel?
If dry, silica gel is almost pure silicon dioxide, SiO2.
