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.
Comment on CNC Kitchen – What is the best way to dry your desiccant? (microwave)
RegalPotoo@lemmy.world 3 weeks agoSome (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
marcos@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 3 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.