Silica gel packets in packaging may be mistaken for sugar or salt. In general, consumption by adults is not harmful, although children and small pets may be affected.
Two patients die after eating absorbent gel granules in hospital
Silica Gel Blue MSDS
Silica Gel White MSDS
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Material Safety Data Sheet for Silica Gel, Indicating, PDF, Silicon Dioxide
Adverse effects of amorphous silica nanoparticles: Focus on human cardiovascular health - ScienceDirect
Silica Gel Blue MSDS, PDF, Silicon Dioxide
What happens if you accidentally EAT a silica gel packet? We tell you - Times of India
Material Safety Data Sheet: Silica Gel White, PDF, Silicon Dioxide