Balloonia — Pro Quality
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The amount of nitrosamines (0.13 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure.
- Origin
- Spain
What is this? Balloons called Balloonia — Pro Quality may give off too much of a harmful chemical called nitrosamines.
What's happening? These balloons release nitrosamines at a level that is too high. Nitrosamines can cause cancer if breathed in, swallowed, or touched.
Does this affect me? If you have these balloons in the Netherlands, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
🤖 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 (0.13 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. · Origin: Spain
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