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Comment on CNC Kitchen – What is the best way to dry your desiccant? (microwave)

reisub@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

I read somewhere, that the dye is either poisonous or carcinogenic (sorry, no source, I have to search for it again). So I am not sure if putting it in the microwave is the best idea.

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RegalPotoo@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Some (usually cheaper) indicating desiccants use cobalt-based dies which are fairly toxic, but unless you are using them to keep food dry it’s not a huge issue. Having them break into powder in the microwave probably isn’t great though, I’d avoid breathing any of it in

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- cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  The orange indicating gel is less toxic, but it’s still not good for you. Don’t dry any indicating silica gel in the same oven you use for food. The clear silica gel is non toxic, but breathing the dust can cause silicosis.
  
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- marcos@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  
  I’d avoid breathing any of it in
  
  The powder can settle on your food just like if can settle on your lungs.
  
  I’d recommend not using the same microwave you use for food to dry died desiccant.
  
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huginn@feddit.it ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
It’s in the linked video

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ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I wasn’t aware. I’ll look into that.

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