The Factors That Determine The Rate Of Absorption Are Temperature And Humidity.A Solidified Mass Is Part Of The Absorption Process And Not A Product Fault And Indicates That The Beads Are Absorbing Excess Moisture.The Beads Will Dissolve At A Slower Rate When There Is Less Excess Moisture In The Air.When There Is Eventually Enough Excess Moisture In The Air The Beads Will Dissolve And The Solidified Mass Will Turn To Water.