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To: JACKRUSSELL

Can anybody tell me if this stuff is like, or actually is “Silica Gel”?

Many boxes of merchandise we have received over the years contain packets of “Silica Gel” to prevent mold. Just curious if there is any relation to Dimethyl Fumarate.


5 posted on 07/21/2008 6:58:07 PM PDT by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists...call 'em what you will...They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: rockinqsranch
They are different. These links are from MSDS Safety Data describing safety information for each:

Dimethyl Fumarate

Silica Gel
12 posted on 07/21/2008 7:06:52 PM PDT by JACKRUSSELL
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To: rockinqsranch

Silica gel is safe, entirely different from dimethyl fumerate. Silica gel adsorbs moisture, does not gas off.


13 posted on 07/21/2008 7:07:28 PM PDT by Cold Heart
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To: rockinqsranch

I think Silica Gel is packaged to absorb moisture, and hence, mold, and has no relation to Dimethyl Fumarate.


14 posted on 07/21/2008 7:08:11 PM PDT by HoosierHawk
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To: rockinqsranch
..or actually is “Silica Gel”?
nope....only a desiccate....

its' somewhat harmless, unless you eat it.
17 posted on 07/21/2008 7:17:41 PM PDT by skinkinthegrass (If you aren't "advancing" your arguments,your losing "the battle of Ideas"...libs,hates the facts 8^)
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To: rockinqsranch

Silica gel only absorbs water vapor. They are put inside electronic equipment as well as pill vials. Toss them out. Unless you make expensive things. Then you have to add the packets which are dehydrated crystals of silica.


30 posted on 07/21/2008 8:50:17 PM PDT by BobS
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