Are Water Beads Toxic?
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Water beads contain superabsorbent polymers that can expand to hundreds of times their original size, after exposure to water. These beads, which are often sold as toys for young children, can cause life-threatening intestinal blockage if swallowed.
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Are Water Beads Toxic?
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What Are Water Beads ? - Water Beads Are A Super Absorbent Polymer Not Unsimilar To The Material Used In Diapers. So When They Get Wet They Absorb
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