FLOAT TIMES FOR LATEX BALLOONS WITH Balloon Treatment
In optimum environments, Balloon Treatment is sprayed on latex balloons and may continue to allow the balloon to float longer than 24 hours and up to 1 week or possibly longer!
Air-conditioned air may cause these balloons to shrivel, but they will return to normal state when exposed to warmer air.  Mylar (foil) balloons are expected to float 1-2 weeks and do not require Balloon Treatment.


FLOAT TIMES FOR LATEX BALLOONS WITH-OUT Balloon Treatment

11" and 16"  latex balloons will float indoors 16-18 hours WITHOUT Balloon Treatment..
Float times will vary considerably due to factors such as latex quality, temperature, humidity, altitude, etc.

BALLOON TREATMENT
Latex balloons, used indoors and out of direct sunlight, will float at least 3 days when sprayed with Balloon Treatment, a non-toxic sealant which coats the balloon.  Float time may be reduced in unusually warm, unusually cool or very humid environments, and at elevation significantly above sea level.

Any bouquet or balloon which includes the letters BT in the product number are automatically treated with Balloon Treatment at no additional charge.  Bulk balloons can be purchased by phone with or without Balloon Treatment.  We highly recommend Balloon Treatment be used in all latex balloons.

EFFECTS OF ELEVATION, SUNLIGHT OR AIR CONDITION, AND WIND
On hot days, in direct sunlight, balloons may pop within 1 hour.  The same result can occur indoors if balloons are exposed to direct sunlight through windows.

Very cool environments may cause helium molecules to shrink, reducing the size and float time of latex balloons.

Indoors or outdoors, the constant flow of air around a balloon will increase the speed at which helium molecules escape through the wall of the balloon, resulting in reduced float time.

A WARNING ABOUT FLOATING BALLOONS ON CEILINGS!
Static and invisible fibers on ceilings can cause balloons to pop. 
Allow your balloons to remain tied to an anchor for at least 5 hours before releasing them to the ceiling. 
This allows the balloons to shrink enough so that the latex becomes thicker and tougher.  After 5 hours, take 3 balloons and rake them across the ceiling.  If these do not pop, it should be safe to release additional balloons.  If they do pop, allow additional time and run the test again.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A.  DO NOT breathe helium from a balloon!  Helium is non-toxic nor flammable, but breathing it can result in asphyxiation. (Asphyxiation: Loss of consciousness due to insufficient oxygen.)

B.  DO NOT release mylar (foil) balloons outdoors!
Power failures can result if these balloons become entangled in electric lines. 

C.  Popped latex balloons present a choking hazard for small children. 
DO NOT leave small children unattended with latex balloons!