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Question from Amy L

Hi Debra,

Is there a health concern related to helium baloons? Is helium safe to be around/breath in when a helium baloon pops?

Thanks!

Debra’s Answer

There’s a page about helium at http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart-elements/he-en.htm which says the following:

The amount of helium that you would be exposed to from a balloon popping would be insignificant.

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