If I submerge these in hot liquid (not quite boiling) will they burst, break or leech chemicals into the liquid?
906010
I soak mine in very hot soapy water with a pinch of vinegar to kill any odor that was absorbed into the silicone. I have never experienced trouble w this process. My kids also will run them under hot water to help loosen the frozen yogurt before they eat it and that works well. No chemical taste is transferred to the frozen food in the silicone mold. These are wonderful, I will be ordering more!! Definitely worth every cent invested.
2060013
Well I've dunked one of mine in a few inches of simmering milk (making yogurt) to no ill effect so far, even at boiling temps. I probably should shrink-wrap the end in a food-grade ptfe but don't expect a few batches of yogurt are going to kill me. Submersion's only been for an hour. If you need to measure the temperature outside your submarine these might not work so well, but if you own a sub surely you can afford a few bucks to see if it works...
2141407
Shouldn't be a problem but to be safe check the manufacturer's instructions. They are made to handle boiling hot liquids.
235944
They're not that type of capsule. So, yes, they would disintegrate if you put liquid in them. Hope that helps.
1713324
i never tried to use them in iced coffee. if the coffee is just warm i assume that they would work ok. i don't know about putting them into hot liquid!
1814899
IMO these would not melt but they would not turn hot tea into iced tea. They keep already cold beverages cold i.e. sodas or tea that has been in the fridge but in my experience they will not turn room temperature beverages (tap water, etc.) ice cold.
689807
They can be submerged in water. I wouldn't leave them in water, but they will withstand a short time underwater.
1183329
I've never used them with hot liquid. However, when I use them with cold liquid the straws themselves get as cold as my beverage. My guess is one would experience a similar situation with hot liquids. The straw is going to become as hot as the liquid within it.
1188135
Not really, they are designed to explode under pressure. I really doubt they would hold water.
2125063
I wouldn't think so, in fact I think they would be damaged by the high heat of a microwave oven. Drying them in a warm (not with the oven on, just after it has warmed up a little and then shut off) might work. My question is how did they become so saturated that the would need to be dried. They are not meant to soak up liquid water, just water (humidity) in the ambient air.
2125094
No way, and I've even taken them from the fridge, and put them in the oven for a reheat, allowing the glass to slowly change temperature. I've had glass "explode" on me before, but it was always operator error. Going from one extreme temperature to the next.
1311426
I really can't say since I did not have that same situation. I do know once full of liquid, they are heavy as all get out. I've yet to get them to dry out and that's been over a month ago. Laying them in the sun did not evaporate the water.
792162
These if sealed with liquid contents this bottle would explode just like any other sealed container (water expands when frozen). If you were to leave a bit of space at the top then put the bottle unsealed in the freezer wait till it was frozen, then seal it, that would work.
1782833
I have never tried any oils. They dissolve quickly in water and even if they didn't dissolve from the oil, they would most likely leak. I wouldn't trust them for any liquids.
1583633
I am not sure about boiling water. They do hold up in Temps of 170 for several hours.
454928
I store my in the refrigrator. I'm a chemist and oil doesn't expand like water. My personal opinion is that you should not have a problem. Upon getting them, you could take a small portion out and test them a couple of days in the freezeer. they should last quite a while in the refrigerator though. Also, the manufacture might help. I love this product. hope you do.
478287
No...they are not to be washed in hot water. I rinse mine out with warm water; then I refill and refrigerate until I am ready to carbonate and add flavoring.