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Water Gel Jar - Slush Powder This fine polymer powder instantly turns slushy when you add water.
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Water Gel Jar - Slush Powder


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Recommended Ages

8 years & up with adult supervision

$6.95

Water Gel 100 gram Jar
Item #: WSPA-500
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As seen on the Ellen DeGeneres Show

Also known as slush powder, this powder instantly turns a liquid into a solid. Sodium polyacrylate absorbs from 800 to 1000 times its weight in water and is actually the secret ingredient that's used to absorb "liquid" in baby diapers! Includes a science activity guide with lots of fun polymer tricks to play on your friends! Recommended for children ages 4 and up.

What's included?

  • 100 gram jar of Water Gel powder
  • Activity guide
  • Measuring scoop

How does it work?

Add a little water and your Water Gel instantly changes into warm slush. It looks a lot like a snow cone but it's not cold!

What does it teach?

Water Gel at work in the world is a superabsorbent polymer that's used as super-effective way to hold liquid in baby diapers. Superabsorbent polymers in their crystalline form, are used to help farmers retain water in their soil in times of drought. Learn how polymers are used to lessen the effect of environmental disasters on animal and human life.