2007-01-26 08:25:29 · 12 answers · asked by bruvvamoff 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I wouldn't advise it, but it is not actually toxic, a small amount of it will not suck up all the water in your body and it is effectively a particular physical form of glass. I'd say that it is probably no more dangerous than eating some sand - not toxic but your disgestive system isn't really up to coping with a lot of it. However, inhaling it probably not a good idea.
2007-01-26 13:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by beernutuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT EAT SILICA GEL!
It is toxic and will make you ill.
It has also been specially made to absorb water from the air to stop damp forming inside items that are sealed.
The first danger you may face is that the gel has swelled up and is blocked all or part of your airway. If it gets further into your system it could cause a blockage anywhere.
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2007-01-26 08:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Silica gel absorbs a LOT of water; if you were to eat one, it could cause a serious intestinal blockage.
2016-05-24 02:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you die like a poisoned rat.
silica gel can be a very nasty substance if ingested.
2007-01-26 08:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sucks all the moisture out of your body and you'll look like you've spent 5 hours in a hot bath......
2007-01-26 08:32:22 · answer #5 · answered by Ecko 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will get really really really thirsty. And you will probably get constipated after they suck up all the moisture in your bosy. You will look like a dried prune
2007-01-26 09:14:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ive always wondered that too
we sell sweets that come packaged in that stuff
it its so bad then why put it with food?
2007-01-26 08:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by crunchymonkey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you may find you need to get a larger shirt mate!!
2007-01-26 08:35:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it aint too good to eat
2007-01-26 09:05:28 · answer #9 · answered by paul t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know and - bagsy not trying!
2007-01-26 08:35:15 · answer #10 · answered by Rachael H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋