Food desiccant can not only absorb moisture, but also prevent food from spoilage. Food desiccant is generally non-toxic, tasteless, non-contact corrosive and non-environmental pollution. Commonly used food desiccants include calcium oxide desiccants, silica gel desiccants, montmorillonite desiccants, calcium chloride desiccants and fiber desiccants. For example, silica gel desiccant and montmorillonite desiccant are nontoxic, while calcium oxide desiccant is toxic. Because of its strong alkali corrosiveness, calcium oxide desiccant will corrode skin, esophagus and eyes.

What should I do if I eat desiccant by mistake?

If you accidentally eat silica gel desiccant, montmorillonite desiccant, etc., don't worry because it is non-toxic; If you eat quicklime desiccant by mistake, you should immediately give your baby milk according to the weight per kilogram 10 ml of milk, and then send it to the hospital for treatment. Because quicklime is a dangerous chemical, it will turn into alkaline calcium hydroxide when it meets water, and it will release high heat, which is corrosive and will burn and corrode the mouth or esophagus.

If you eat an unmarked desiccant by mistake, don't panic. First, you should pay attention to the shape of the desiccant, preliminarily judge whether the desiccant is toxic, and then take different measures to deal with it.

(1) quicklime is a white lump, which will turn into powder when it gets wet.

(2) Silica gel is a transparent granular ball, some of which are pink or blue.

Of course, it is important to take precautions before they happen. Parents should carefully check the food and utensils in their daily lives, not just the baby's personal belongings. When they see the desiccant bag, they should throw it away immediately to prevent children from eating it by mistake.