Silica gel packets are generally nontoxic unless coated in cobalt chloride. It may be difficult to know if the product contains cobalt chloride. Because of this, a person should contact the American Association of Poison Control Centers at if they ingest the silica gel packets.
While silica gel is generally nontoxic, ingestion of the packets can cause choking in children. If a person notices a child choking, they should call and provide first aid. A person needs to be aware that forceful coughing can sometimes be mistaken for choking. If a child is older than age 1 , a person can perform the Heimlich maneuver to attempt to dislodge the packet. They should:. If the child is younger than age 1 , an adult should hold the child face down on their forearm, with the arm resting on their upper thigh.
A person can then use the heel of their other hand to strike the child between the shoulder blades. They may need to deliver several strikes before the packet dislodges. If a child swallowed one or more packets but is not choking, this online tool from Poison Control may provide guidance, or a person can call Advice may include giving the child a few sips of water to help reduce any mouth discomfort and to ensure they will not choke or have trouble swallowing after eating the gel packet. Pet food manufacturers may add silicon gel packets to pet food packaging to reduce moisture and potential mold that would spoil the food.
But the silica gel packets can retain the food smell, and pets may eat them. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, if a pet eats silica gel packets, they may experience stomach upset and diarrhea. This is added to the gel when a visible indication of absorption is needed.
The cobalt II chloride makes the granules blue when they're dry and turn pink when they're saturated. And the biggest reason?
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As on my way I googled it and I was very happy with the information. Unfortunately I spend my money already lol! I was just in my most panicking moment I was absent and my hubby was present. But now I can rest assured. Thank god. Almost had a heart attack.
Thank you for this info, I'm still going to watch her. Pumla Jokozela, Sterkspruit South Africa Thanks for your help but what if the packet is also present in the food?
Ummaaisha Yasmeen, mumbai mumbai Thanks you so much for such information. My 2 year old son Swallowed 1 piece of it. I was panic about it. He is ok.
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