They are small, but that doesn't keep them from doing their job well. Richmond Dental 100% Cotton Pellets are designed to provide outstanding quality and absorbency in a variety of uses. 100% cotton - ideal for applying medicaments Highly absorbent Chrome tilt-top dispensers available for sizes #1 - #4 (they hold one size each) Plastic temple dispensers for use with sizes #1 - #4 (they hold four sizes at a time)