Balloon gas is a mixture of Helium and air which is more cost effective for filling balloons. High grade helium is used in medical and industrial applications. Chorley Bottle Gas Ltd supplies only the best quality balloon gas from BOC and Air Products.
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Why do balloon gas filled balloons float?
The helium balloon displaces an amount of air (just like the empty bottle displaces an amount of water). As long as the weight of the helium plus the balloon fabric is lighter than the air it displaces, the balloon will float in the air. It turns out that helium is a lot lighter than air…
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Is balloon gas flammable?
No. Helium is an extremely light gas (its density is 0.169 kg/m3) and is therefore very volatile. It is colourless, odourless, non-flammable and completely inert. It cannot sustain life.
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Where do I store my balloon gas cylinder?
You can store your balloon gas (cylinder) indoors or outdoors in an upright position. For more safety information relating to balloon gas cylinders please refer to our safety information section.
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