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ok, quick! advice please

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nightowl · 29/07/2006 20:46

ive just found dd crunching some of those little balls you get in bags with new shoes..dont think she had many but what do i do?

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nightowl · 29/07/2006 20:46

nhs direct busy btw

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Whizzz · 29/07/2006 20:48

Its silica gel - not toxic - aborbs moisture from the air

Whizzz · 29/07/2006 20:51

confirmed here from a poisons website
"Low toxicity - Silica gel, a desiccant found in some tablet containers and new leather goods, is inert and not toxic despite 'Do not eat' warnings. "

nightowl · 29/07/2006 20:54

yes phew, did get through to them, they said the same.....wipes sweat from brow.

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nightowl · 29/07/2006 20:54

thanks!

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Whizzz · 29/07/2006 21:31

I used to work with the stuff !! (my job was health & safety)

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