How Do Aqua-Sac® Sandless Sandbags Work?

AQUA-SAC® is a sturdy jute sack containing a superabsorbent polymer (SAP), which is retained inside a finely-woven inner bag. After soaking in water for 3-5 minutes, AQUA-SAC® self-inflates to over 30 times its original size.

After inflation, AQUA-SAC® can be used in the construction of flood defences.
AQUA-SAC® should only be inflated in fresh water. The bag can be used to protect against seawater but should not be inflated with seawater.



Dimensions & Weights

Dry Dimensions of dry bag (length x width) Weight of dry bag, as supplied	60 cm x 37 cm 0.4 kg
After Inflation Dimensions, after inflation (length x width) Weight, after inflation in fresh water Height, after inflation	54 cm x 31 cm 13 kg 10.5 cm

Disposal
SAP is a non-hazardous waste suitable for disposal in an approved solid waste landfill or incineration plant. Therefore, unused (dry) and used (wet) AQUA-SAC® can be sent to landfill or incineration.
Another possibility for disposal of limited numbers of AQUA-SAC® is so-called greening, whereby bags are buried under a tree during planting to provide a water reservoir. If greening is impractical, bags may be cut open to remove the SAP, which can be dug into soil to improve moisture retention.

Technical Data Sheet
Click here for the AQUA-SAC® technical data sheet.