SUPER HI-FLAOT

WHAT IS HI-FLOAT?

HI-FLOAT and SUPER HI-FLOAT are aqueous solutions containing a special water soluble plastic. They dry inside the latex balloon to form a barrier coating which helps hold in helium. This coating greatly increases the floating life of the balloon.

WHEN TO USE HI-FLOAT?

A simple rule of thumb is that you may use Hi-FLOAT if the coating is on the inside of the balloon.

IS HI-FLOAT SAFE?

Yes. HI-FLOAT is non-toxic, non-irritating, non-corrosive, non-flammable and biodegradable. They are very similar to the adhesive found on the back of postage stamps. Wash off the skin with water. If accidentally splashed into the eyes, flush with water for several minutes.

FLOATING LIFE

When used properly, SUPER HI-FLOAT increases floating life about ten times. The following table shows the typical floating lives for various sizes of balloons.

Latex

Balloon

Size

Latex

Balloon

Type

Number of

Balloons Per

242 Helium Tank

Average Flying

Time Helium

Only

Average Flying

Time Helium

and Super Hi-Float

11"

14"

16"

18"

Round

Standard Colors

Metallic & Pearlized

Round

Giant

12-16 hours

18-24 hours

16-18 hours

26-30 hours

30+ hours

36+ hours

3-5 days

900

485

240

180

130

4-10 days

4-7 days

8-14 days

14-20 days

16-24 days

4-8 weeks

Please remember that these are estimates based on typical indoor conditions. Flying times will be less outdoors. Flying time varies greatly due to factors such as latex quality, humidity, temperature, altitude etc. Balloons typically float half as long in hot, humid weather. For maximum floating life, hand-tie balloons.

WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE?

The shelf life of HI-FLOAT is at least a year after purchasing for unopened bottles and at least three months after the bottle is opened. Use your oldest material first to avoid accumulating product with excessive age.

HOW MANY BALLOONS WILL A GALLON AND QUART TREAT?

One gallon and one quart of HI-FLOAT will treat the following number of balloons.

Balloon

Size

Number/

Gallon

11 inches

14 inches

16 and over

INSTRUCTIONS

Place pump on the bottle and prime it by pumping it a few times until liquid comes out. Snap the correct restriction clip onto the pump as shown in Figure 1. Clips are color colded as follows:

Slide the balloon on onto the pump outlet as far as it will go

in order to inject the HI-FLOAT deep inside the balloon

as shown in FI|igure 2. Depress the pump plunger as far

as it will go. Remove the balloon from the pump. Wipe

the pump nozzle with the balloon as you remove it in order

to keep the nozzle dry.

Place the balloon on a flat surface while holding the opening

upwards to prevent dripping. Gently rub the balloon a couple

of times as shown in Figure 3 to spread the liquid over the

inside surface. Mash down any lumps of liquid to make the

coating as uniform as possible. Make sure the entire inside

surface of the balloon is wetted except for the stem which

contains the opening.

Inflate the balloon in the usual manner and hand tie. We

recommend rotating your helium downwards as shown

in Figure 4 to re4duce splatter and help keep the liquid

out of the balloon stem. A key to minimizing mess

when using HI-FLOAT is to keep it out of the balloon

stem wher it can leak onto the hands when tying.

When the ballon is first inflated it should float up straight but it not be very bouyant until the HI-FLOAT dries which takes a couple of hours. After drying the balloon will have nearly as much upward pull as an untreated balloon. If the balloon does not float, or leans to one side when first inflated, check to make sure you are using the correct restriction clip. You are likely either putting too much HI-Float or not enough helium. If the clip is correct, make sure the balloon is fully inflated. The balloon should be inflated until it begins to become pear shaped.

With a little practice you should be able to treat balloons neatly and quickly.