Silica Gel facts
While investigating facts about Silica Gel Packets and Silica Gel Uses, I found out little known, but curios details like:
Silica gel packets are only stamped with "DO NOT EAT" to prevent people from choking on the packet. It's otherwise non-toxic (although still not food so don't eat it).
how silica gel works?
Silica gel packets are labeled "DO NOT EAT" because they present a choking hazard, and that the silica gel is actually chemically inert/nontoxic.
What silica gel do?
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across answering what's silica gel. Here are 9 of the best facts about Silica Gel Dangers and Silica Gel Cat Litter I managed to collect.
what's silica gel used for?
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The recommendation is that anhydrite is stored in dry spaces or with silica gel. Some specimens are sold to collectors from very old collections that may actually be gypsum that has changed over time due to improper care.
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Silica gel is not poisonous, the "do not eat" label is actually for a chocking hazard for the bag.
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Silica gel is not poisonous/toxic, the "Do Not Eat" hazard is actually for the bag itself as it's a choking hazard.
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Silica Gel packets are not deadly poison.
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A single packet of silica gel was auctioned for $10,000
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Those little packets of silica gel that come in various food packs and are labeled "do not eat" are actually non-toxic. The reason they are labeled "do not eat" is because they are a choking hazard.
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Silica gel beads are non-toxic and should be kept out of reach of dogs and children for choking hazard
