Ballonnen - High Quality
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The amount of nitrosamines (0.39 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure.
- Origin
- Mexico
What is this? These are balloons that can give off a harmful chemical. The chemical is called nitrosamines.
What's happening? The balloons release too much nitrosamine. This can be dangerous if you breathe it in, eat it, or touch it.
Does this affect me? If you have these balloons in the Netherlands, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the balloons. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The amount of nitrosamines (0.39 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. · Origin: Mexico
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