ENVIRONMENTAL
&
BALLOON
SAFETY
Enjoy Balloons
Responsibly
Here at Doctor Bob Balloons we care for your safety and our environment.
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We are here to share some important safety information provided by Qualatex.
Don't Let Go
Please don't release helium balloons outdoors - tie each helium balloon individually to a weight.
Inflate Safely!
Always use a balloon pump and NEVER inhale helium.
Supervise Children Under 8
Be Latex Allergy Aware
Always Dispose Of Balloons Responsibly
Qualatex
Latex Balloons:
An Agricultural Product
Latex is harvested by tapping the rubber tree in a manner that does not harm the tree.
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Each tree-and there are billions-consumes CO2, thus reducing global warming.
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When latex is processed, each part of the product is used.
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After the tree no longer produces latex, it is harvested and its wood is turned into lumber.
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Each year mature trees are tapped, old trees are harvested, new trees are planted, and CO2 is consumed.
Caring For Your Balloon
Be aware that helium filled balloons will expand and contract with changes in temperature. Extreme high temperatures can cause balloons to expand and even pop. Cold temperature can cause balloons to deflate and droop, but they will float again when warm.
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Light fittings, irregular surfaces, paint textures or even static can all pop balloons. Please take care when transporting, storing or displaying your balloons.
Latex Balloons
Exposure to heat and sunshine can cause latex balloons to oxidise - clear balloons can become cloudy and coloured balloons may take on a matte velvet appearance.
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WARNING! Children under eight years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons away from children. Discard broken balloons at once.
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Made of natural rubber latex, which may cause allergies.
Use a pump to blow up the balloons!
Microfoil / Foil Balloons
Foil balloons may conduct electricity. Never release helium-filled foil balloons outdoors or use near overhead power lines. Use only non-metallic ribbon and always attach the balloon to a weight to keep it from floating away.
Foil Balloons / The Bubble Balloon
WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months due to potential small parts which may pose a choking hazard. Adult supervision required.
