Water beads are often used in decorative arrangements, plant hydration, and sensory play, having captivated users with their unique ability to swell and shrink in response to moisture. Made from superabsorbent polymers, they can hold hundreds of times their weight in water, transforming from minuscule pellets into translucent. But a critical question arises: Do water beads dry out?
What are water beads
Water beads, also known as gel beads, crystal soil, or jelly beads, are tiny beads made of super-absorbent polymer (SAP), which can absorb and retain large amounts of water and expand significantly when soaked in water.
Here are the main features of jelly beads:
- When they are dry, they are hard and brittle. When they are wet, they are soft and slippery.
- Non-toxic: These water beads are made from environmentally friendly materials, without any harmful substances.
- MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and TDS (Technical Data Sheet) are available. Contact us for more product details.
Do water beads dry out
Some people often wonder about the duration that water beads can stay inflated. The question on their minds is: How long do the water beads stay inflated? The answer to this inquiry is as follows: Once water beads are expanded in an environment without excess water, they will maintain their full size for approximately several weeks. This is the period before they start to undergo a noticeable shrinkage process. In fact, it usually takes several months for them to completely dry out and shrink to a significant extent.
How to Dispose water beads safely
Even though water beads are non-toxic, you should handle them with great care. The reason behind this is two-fold. Firstly, they can absorb water, and secondly, they are non – biodegradable. You must avoid the common mistake of flushing them into pipes. If you do so, they will surely clog the pipes. Once the pipes are clogged, you will have to spend a large amount of money to fix them, as pipe – -repair work can be quite costly.
As a super absorbent polymer manufacturer, Demi offers the following suggestions on how to safely get rid of water beads. The recommended approach is to let them dehydrate first and then dispose of them as garbage.
There are several methods to dehydrate water beads. First, you can use salt to dehydrate them. Sprinkle a sufficient amount of salt over the beads. The salt will draw out the water from the beads. After sprinkling the salt, you need to patiently wait for them to shrink. Once they have shrunk, carefully remove them.
Secondly, you can also take advantage of the sun’s natural drying power. Put the water beads under the sun and spread them out evenly. By spreading them out, you increase the surface area exposed to the air and sunlight, which in turn speeds up the drying process.
Finally, after the water beads are dehydrated, store them in sealed containers, which is to prevent any accidental spills that could lead to the beads coming into contact with moisture again. Once they are safely stored in sealed containers, you can safely dispose of the water beads in the trash.
Attention:
(1) It is crucial to note that water beads have the potential to swell again if they are exposed to moisture. Therefore, you must ensure that they are either entirely removed from any moist environment or completely dehydrated.
(2) If you have kids or pets in your home, you must be highly vigilant. Do not let them near the water beads. These beads are extremely dangerous if ingested. Once eaten, they will swell up inside the body and can cause blockages, which can lead to serious health problems.
Introduction: Demi water beads
With rich manufacturing experience, our water beads have uniform sizes with full and round shapes. Because of their high quality, they are not easy to break and have a wide range of uses, such as aromatherapy, toys, decorations, and water ball guns.
Demi’s water beads are widely used in decoration, agriculture, toys, and medicine. In aroma diffusers, gel beads can hold and slowly release essential oils, which work the same in Gardening & Agriculture.
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Demi is a professional gel water beads manufacturer and water beads manufacturer in China, providing quality water beads with certification and wholesale service. Moreover, custom options are available, such as sizes, colors, packings, etc. Feel free to contact us for China water beads wholesale service.
