Interesting Facts about Balloons
Balloons ASAP use high quality FOIL and Latex Balloons.
FOIL balloons or microfoil balloons are made of a thin, continuous film
of metal over nylon. Foil balloons are less porous and therefore hold
their helium much longer than Latex or Synthetic balloons.
LATEX balloons or Rubber balloons are made from 100% natural, bio-degradable
Latex and therefore breakdown and decompose when exposed to the environment.
A Latex balloon will decompose in much the same fashion and speed as a
leaf from a tree.
Impurities- cheap latex balloons often contain silicon which allows the
helium to dissipate through the membrane much faster. If the balloons
originate from China or Taiwan beware.
BalloonsASAP use only qualatex or premier balloons the industry leaders.
Helium and Float Times.
Helium is a gas lighter than air, however due to its small molecular structure
the gas escapes from both Latex and Foil balloons which is why in time
they deflate and become less bouyant.
45cm Foil Balloons.
Will float 10 - 14 days. BalloonsASAP foil balloons are fitted with a
reusable valve for refilling..
30cm Latex Balloons.
Will Float 16 - 20 hours depending on temperature and atmospheric conditions.
38cm Latex Balloons.
Will Float 26 - 30 hours depending on termperature and atmospheric conditions.
HI-FLOAT
HI-FLOAT is a non-toxic water soluble solution that can be used to coat
Latex balloons and extend their flying time by weeks.
Safety Precautions
- Do not inhale Helium. Helium displaces air in your lungs and will
cause suffocation from lack of oxygen.
- Dispose of broken rubber balloons as children can choke on them.
- Foil balloons can conduct electricity, do not remove their weights.
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