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Main ContentNon-toxic substances
You may see it labeled on several products but what does non-toxic really mean? Non-toxic are substances that in small amounts generally cause none to small symptoms. Small symptoms may include nausea or upset stomach. Even though products are labeled as "non-toxic", they can still pose other dangers such as choking hazards. Chewing on the end of a marker, although the ink is non-toxic, could be a choking hazard if the felt tip is swallowed. Silica Gel packets, commonly seen in new purses, shoes, medication bottles, etc. are a non-toxic product but can be a choking hazard to children. If you have any doubt about a product, always call Mississippi Poison Control Center for assistance. Here are some examples of non-toxic products.
![Silica gel in white paper packaging next to pile of silica gel. Packaging reads, "Desiccant silica gel. Do not eat."](/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/External-Designation-Centers/Mississippi-Poison-Control-Center/images/Silica-Gel-GettyImages-1434333293.jpg)
Silica gel packets | ![Closeup of multicolored pieces of chalk on the ground.](/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/External-Designation-Centers/Mississippi-Poison-Control-Center/images/Chalk-GettyImages-178485866.jpg)
Chalk |
![Paintbrush being dipped into blue paint bottle. Multiple colors of paint.](/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/External-Designation-Centers/Mississippi-Poison-Control-Center/images/Acrylic-Paint-GettyImages-187129990.jpg)
Acrylic art paint | ![Closeup of uncapped markers next to each other in wavy pattern.](/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/External-Designation-Centers/Mississippi-Poison-Control-Center/images/Markers-GettyImages-184613125.jpg)
Markers and highlighters |
![Blue and black ballpoint pens on isolated background.](/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/External-Designation-Centers/Mississippi-Poison-Control-Center/images/Pens-GettyImages-1050112796.jpg)
Pens | ![Crayons grouped together over white background.](/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/External-Designation-Centers/Mississippi-Poison-Control-Center/images/Crayons-GettyImages-644919672.jpg)
Crayons |
![Close up of a pencil drawing a straight, rough line.](/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/External-Designation-Centers/Mississippi-Poison-Control-Center/images/Pencil-GettyImages-466633605.jpg)
Pencil lead |