DUILE - Tong Rui — Party balloons
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The amount of nitrosamines (0.14 mg/kg) and nitrosatable substances (1.12 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhala
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
What is this? Party balloons from China can release harmful chemicals called nitrosamines when you touch or blow them up.
What's happening? Tests show the balloons give off too much of these chemicals, which may cause cancer over time.
Does this affect me? Anyone who uses these balloons in the Netherlands could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using these balloons 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 (0.14 mg/kg) and nitrosatable substances (1.12 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhala · Origin: People's Republic of China
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