Latex Balloons - General Information
Qualatex® latex balloons and ProPak® latex balloons are made of all natural latex. They are photo degradable and biodegradable. Latex is a natural product of rubber tree sap. It degrades when exposed to the elements of nature.
How much helium do I need?
Latex Helium Chart
Use this chart to estimate helium needs for latex balloons. Volume and lift ability are average estimates. Float times for latex balloons vary widely with temperature and atmospheric conditions. Larger balloons will float for longer periods of time and float times can be increased by using
Hi-Float™.
Description |
Volume (ft3) |
Lift Ability (g) |
5" Round |
.06 |
Do Not Float |
9" Round |
.25 |
6 |
11" Round |
.5 |
10 |
11" Heart Shaped |
.3 |
3 |
12" Round |
.55 |
11 |
16" Round |
1.5 |
34 |
16" Geo Donut® |
.7 |
14 |
16" Geo Blossom® |
.6 |
11 |
30" Round |
8 |
184 |
3' Round |
15 |
339 |
646 Airship |
1 |
10 |
4' Chloroprene |
34 |
771 |
5.5' Chloroprene |
66 |
2132 |
8' Chloroprene |
267 |
7031 |
Warning: Choking Hazard - Children under 8 years can choke
or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep
uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.
Latex Balloon Material Safety Data Sheet
Hi-Float® - General Information
Hi-Float® is a clear, non-toxic, biodegradable, viscous liquid used to provide longer float times for latex balloons.
Hi-Float Treatment Chart:
Ultra Hi-Float® 96 oz. bottle - treats 568 11" latex balloons
Ultra Hi-Float® 24 oz. bottle - treats 142 11" latex balloons
Ultra Hi-Float® 16 oz. bottle - treats 100 11" latex balloons.
For official information about Hi-Float,
download a safety data sheet here.