Is Precipitated Silica /silcia powder Hazardous to human body?

HazardsIdentification
Risk category: It is a non- hazardous chemicals in the Dangerous Chemicals List 2002.
Pathways: inhalation
Health hazard: inhalation of silica dust, the body's main hazard is caused by
silicosis. Currently, no specific treatment for silicosis, the key is
dust.
Environmental Hazards: Not available
Explosion Hazards: This silica product is non-combustible
According to the federal bulletin, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a report to revise the regulations on food additives allowed in animal feed and drinking water and approve the use of silica as a carrier of flavor substances for animal feed and drinking water.



