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A non-toxic substance is one that is not expected to cause symptoms or be dangerous. ... Some popular items that are non-toxic include: the hormones in birth control pills; antacids; diaper creams; chalk, pencils, crayons, and ink pens; dog and cat food; potting soil and vermiculite; styrofoam.

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The Full Story

Many calls to Poison Control are about exposures to very dangerous poisons. One of the most important parts of Poison Control's job is to help people in those situations.

Poison specialists also answer questions about substances that may seem deadly or scary, but actually are not very bad at all. We call these items non-toxic. What does this mean?

A non-toxic substance is one that is not expected to cause symptoms or be dangerous. A good example is silica gel. Most of us have seen this packet in new shoe boxes, cameras, purses, coffee cans, and medicines. Silica gel absorbs moisture, keeping the item you purchased in good condition as it is being shipped to the store. Most of these packets say "Do Not Eat" on the outside, which is a bit scary-sounding to be sure. While silica gel is not made to be eaten, it's not poisonous either. Most arts and crafts products made for use by children are safe, and you can tell for sure if you see the seal AP on the package. AP stands for Approved Product; this seal comes from the Art and Creative Materials Institute. Children and pets are always finding lots of other types of objects to play with or eat. Some popular items that are non-toxic include: It's best to keep these items out of your little one's reach. They could be a choking hazard even if they're not poisonous. (Toys belonging to older children can also choke a toddler. It's a challenge to keep the older kids' things out of the way of your curious toddler, but it's important.) How can you tell if something is or is not poisonous? Sometimes, you can't. That's why it's always best to use the webPOISONCONTROL® tool or to call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 if you have a concern. Poison Control can make sure that the product isn't harmful; we are happy to answer questions about a non-toxic substance.

Barbara Schmitz, RN

Certified Specialist in Poison Information

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