Filling balloons
The Balloon Helium is specifically designed for balloon inflation. It is lighter than air, colourless, odourless and inert, making it a safe and effective lifting gas. The lightness of helium causes balloons to float, and the float time depends on the material and size of the balloon: a standard latex balloon stays in the air for about 5-7 hours, while a foil balloon can float for several days. Balloon helium is suitable for both latex and foil balloons and is commonly used for festive and event displays.

Breathing helium is dangerous
Helium is non-toxic, but breathing it in can be dangerous. Breathing helium makes your voice higher because the speed of sound in helium is greater than in air and the resonance of the vocal cords changes. Although the change may seem entertaining, breathing helium can displace the oxygen in the air you breathe, leading to oxygen deprivation, unconsciousness or even death. Helium does not activate the body’s respiratory reflexes, making it particularly risky to inhale. Helium should not be inhaled under any circumstances.

Available grades:
Balloon helium, industrial helium, high purity helium N55, N60 and BIP.

Packing forms:
Balloon helium is available in cylinders and cylinder batteries.

Gases behave differently depending on their quality and state. Always consult the product’s safety data sheet before using the product. A safety data sheet is a document that conveys information about the properties, risks and safe use of a substance or mixture for industrial or professional use.

Risk of suffocation
An increase in the helium concentration in the breathing air poses a risk of suffocation. Do not inhale helium, even a few breaths can cause a risk of suffocation. Asphyxiation occurs unnoticed and can be fatal. Vaporised helium is very cold. Cold helium vapours are heavier than air and can accumulate in drains and basements, causing elevated helium levels in rooms.

First aid
A person suffering from oxygen deficiency should be immediately evacuated to fresh air. If the victim is having difficulty breathing or is not breathing, administer artificial respiration as quickly as possible and call for help. When rescuing a victim, it is important to remember not to enter an oxygen-deprived area without breathing equipment.

Frostbite injuries
Liquid helium and its vapours are extremely cold and cause frostbite to the skin. Touching uninsulated parts of the equipment with bare skin may cause the skin to catch and tear. In the event of an accident, rinse the heavily damaged areas with lukewarm water and seek medical attention.

Unsuitable materials
Certain steels are unsuitable for use at low temperatures because they become brittle and lose their resistance to impact. Materials normally suitable for use at low temperatures are stainless steel, aluminium and their alloys.

Use
– When handling the substance, follow the instructions and safe working practices given
– The gas handler must be properly trained
– Use only carefully checked pressure regulators and other operating equipment suitable for this gas. If in doubt, contact Woikoske.
– Open the valve slowly to avoid pressure shock
– The valve is opened and closed by hand. The use of assistive devices is prohibited!
– It takes about one turn to open the bottle.
– The cylinder in use must be properly secured.
– Keep the valve outlets clean!
– Close the cylinder valve after each use and when the cylinder is empty.
– Always report damaged valves and cylinders to Woikoske.

Transport
– The driver must be aware of the potential dangers of the load and know his duties in the event of accidents and incidents.
– Cylinders should be transported in an upright position
– The load must be secured
– Cylinders must not be knocked, thrown or dropped from the truck platform
– Attention to ADR regulations during transport

Storage
– Observe all legal and local requirements for the storage of cylinders
– Store cylinders in a well ventilated area
– Cylinders should not be stored in conditions that promote corrosion
– Cylinders are stored upright and secured so that they cannot fall over
– Valve guards must be in place AT ALL TIMES
– Empty and full cylinders to be kept separate