Are silica beads poisonous?

Hey guys,can you guess a solid ,odorless , transparent , desiccant or drying agent which is capable of preventing things like medicine and other intake items from getting soggy ?This tiny thing is so common towards us that I think you all have guessed by now what I am talking about .Yes ,it’s Silica Gel. Silica gel is introduced to us by Chemistry Professor Walter A. Patrick.He has used it in a gas mask to absorb vapors and gases though it has been around since 1640 . It is a component of silicon dioxide which is naturally found in sand and also can absorb 30-40% of its weight in water. But do you know an interesting thing that silica gel beads are much similar to salt and sugar? Confusingly, sometimes both children and adults consume it without knowing whether it is toxic or not . Are you worrying about those who consume it ? let me help you . Though manufacturers often label them with “Do not eat” or “Throw away after using” sign, still consuming it won’t do harm . it will just exit without harming . But consuming it too much can cost you with an intestinal obstruction .

Many manufacturers also use them in pet products so that animals do not treat the packets as food . what will happen if they consume it ? will it be the same In pet case too ? Actually silica gel won't do any harmful act other than feeling vomiting and nausea, which are also rare . Does this mean doctors are valueless in this case ? Actually no. They are neither nutritious nor dangerous but toxic compound cobalt chloride, coat of silica gel may confirm your ticket to doctors .So beware .