What is HI-FLOAT?

What is HI-FLOAT?
• Water Soluble Plastic
• HI-FLOAT forms a coating
inside balloon that greatly
reduces helium loss
• Helium filled latex balloons
float 25 times longer with
ULTRA HI-FLOAT
• Air filled latex balloons
maintain full size for over 1
month with ULTRA HI-FLOAT
Why use HI-FLOAT?
• Greatly extend floating
time of latex balloons
• Save time by inflating
balloons the day before an
event
• Increased customer
satisfaction
HOW TO USE
HI-FLOAT
Prepare HI-FLOAT
Pump Dispenser
• Slide plastic
dip tube onto
bottom of
pump
• Screw pump onto outlet
nozzle
• Prime pump by depressing
several times until liquid comes
out
Snap Restriction Clip
on Pump Dispenser
Treat Balloon with
HI-FLOAT
• Slide balloon up
onto pump
nozzle
• Make sure end of
nozzle is in bulb
of balloon
• Keep HI-FLOAT
out of neck of
balloon
• Depress pump
fully
• Pinch neck of
balloon as you
remove it to
clean nozzle
• Gently rub
balloon
Inflate Balloon with
Helium
• Rotate helium
nozzle down to
reduce splatter
and keep HIFLOAT out of
balloon neck
• Inflate balloon
fully until
slightly pear
shaped
• If balloon does
not float, try
adding more
helium
How long will HI-FLOAT
treated balloons float?
Tips for Maximum
Float Time
• Use ULTRA HI-FLOAT
• Use the recommended clip on the pump
dispenser
• Inflate balloons fully
• Ideal temperature for balloons is 72° to 80 °F
(22 to 26 °F).
• Run the heater or air-conditioner to lower
humidity
• Keep HI-FLOAT treated balloons out of direct
sunlight
• Use HI-FLOAT Balloon Transport Bags
HI-FLOAT treated balloons float for less time in
hot, humid or rainy weather.
TROUBLESHOOTING
HI-FLOAT
Balloons don’t float
after I inflate them
• Make sure you are using ULTRA HIFLOAT
• Make sure you are using the correct
restriction clip on your pump
dispenser
• Try adding a little more heliumballoons should be slightly pear
shaped when fully inflated
• Pre-stretch balloons with air so you
can inflate to a larger size
• Add a little less HI-FLOAT
• Balloons will become more buoyant
as HI-FLOAT dries inside the balloon
Pre-treating Balloons
with HI-FLOAT
• Save time on the day of a job
• Treat balloons with ULTRA HI-FLOAT up to
one week before inflating
• Add ULTRA HI-FLOAT and rub balloon to
spread
• Gather balloons in groups of a dozen and
band the necks of the balloons together
with ribbon or a rubber band to keep the
HI-FLOAT from drying out
• Leave pre-treated balloons at room
temperature for up to one week
• Rub balloons to re-spread HI-FLOAT before
inflating
Save Helium with
HI-FLOAT
• Use a 60/40 inflator with
balloons treated with ULTRA
HI-FLOAT
• Balloons float for many days
• 11 inch balloons float 3-10
days
• Add less HI-FLOAT than when
using pure helium
• Use the clip recommended for
the next smaller size balloon
Use ULTRA HI-FLOAT
in Air-Filled Balloons
• HI-FLOAT prevents air from escaping
through walls of latex balloon
• Balloons maintain original size for at least
one month
• Use same restriction clip as for helium filled
balloons
• Works in round and non-round balloons
• Create long lasting displays
• After 2 months, air-filled 11 inch balloons
treated with ULTRA were the same size as
the day they were inflated
• After 2 months, air filled 11 inch balloons
that were not treated with ULTRA had lost
20% of their air
Use ULTRA HI-FLOAT
in Air-Filled Balloons
• 260’s treated with
ULTRA HI-FLOAT
after 1 month
• 260’s not treated
with ULTRA HIFLOAT after 1
month
SPECIAL EFFECTS
WITH
HI-FLOAT
DOUBLE STUFFED
BALLOONS
•
Treat the inside of the 16inch clear balloon with
ULTRA HI-FLOAT. Add 2
strokes with the grey
restriction clip on the pump
dispenser.
•
Inflate the 16-inch balloon
to 12-inches with helium
and seal with a plastic clip
or disc. Do not fully inflate
the 16-inch balloon at this
stage.
•
Allow the balloon to dry for
at least twenty-four hours.
•
Remove the clip, only
letting a little helium
escape.
•
Insert the un-inflated
smaller 5-inch balloons or
the 11-inch balloon inside
the 16-inch.
•
Inflate the smaller balloon
with Helium and hand tie.
•
Fully inflate and hand-tie
the 16-inch balloon.
•
Note: the ULTRA HI-FLOAT
should be completely dry
inside the 16-inch balloon
before inserting smaller
balloons.
GLITTER ON THE
INSIDE OF BALLOON
GLITTER ON THE
INSIDE OF BALLOON
•
Add ULTRA HI-FLOAT to 16-inch clear balloon using the grey pump
restriction clip.
•
Rub the outside of the balloon in the usual manner to spread the
coating over the inside surface.
•
Blow a puff of air into the balloon so the sides of te balloon are not
touching.
•
Add about one-third of a cup of chopped foil or other soft confetti
into the balloon through a canning funnel. You can make this
confetti by cutting up some old foil balloons which have popped, or
you may buy it already chopped from several distributors.
•
Inflate the balloon with helium to about the size of a grapefruit.
•
Shake the balloon vigorously to spread the confetti uniformly
around inside.
•
Inflate the balloon the rest of the way with Helium and tie it with
rainbow curling ribbon.
•
Attach several of these balloons to a bottle of jellybeans for a
really colorful arrangement.
•
This same technique can be used to put sparkling glitter inside the
balloon.
•
TIP: The key to getting the confetti uniformly spread over the
inside of the balloon without forming "clumps" is to avoid rubbing
the balloon after the confetti is added. Instead, inflate the balloon
slightly and shake it.
•
NOTE: It is always a good idea when working with confetti to wear
protective eye wear.
GLITTER ON THE
OUTSIDE OF BALLOON
•
Pour HI-FLOAT into a cup or glass.
•
Place the balloon to be coated on a pencil as shown below and
dip it into a glass of pure HI-FLOAT.
•
Withdraw the balloon and let it drain a couple of minutes.
•
Inflate the balloon Helium or air and tie.
•
As you inflate the balloon it will stop dripping. The outside
coating of HI-FLOAT will remain wet and sticky for about
twenty minutes. You can sprinkle confetti or glitter on the
outside of the balloon during this time. Be careful not to use
too much or the balloon will get heavy and will not float.
•
Since the balloon is still wet you will need to be careful to tie it
without touching the sides and you will want to keep it from
touching other balloons for about a half an hour.
•
WARNING: Air-filled balloons having an external coating of HIFLOAT must be kept in an air-conditioned location in hot
weather. Exposure to heat and/or high humidity can cause the
balloon to burst or deflate prematurely.
Easter Egg
Food Coloring
Balloons with
HI-FLOAT
•
Use the orange clip on the pump to add ULTRA HIFLOAT to the inside of 11-inch white latex balloons.
•
Add two or three drops of food coloring to the balloon.
At first add just one color to each balloon. Try blue,
yellow, or red food coloring.
•
Rub the outside of the balloon to mix the food coloring
and HI-FLOAT and to spread it around.
•
Inflate the balloon with air or helium in the usual
manner.
•
If you don't like the color pattern, deflate the balloon,
rub it some more, and then re-inflate it to get a
different pattern. No two are alike!
•
For a more elegant look use pearlized white balloons
instead of plain white.
•
You will be surprised at the beauty of these custom
colored balloons. By blending you can make any color
you want. The colors will darken slightly on drying. If
“runs” form use slightly less HI-FLOAT. For variation,
use clear balloons instead of white ones and add a
little glitter for added sparkle. Or, use with pastel
colored balloons to achieve many beautiful colors.
HI-FLOAT IN PEARLIZED AND
METALLIC BALLOONS
Pearlized and metallic balloons float about a third less time.
To get the maximum floating life possible use one of the following methods:
Method 1: Pre-treating Balloons with ULTRA HI-FLOAT
•
Treat balloons with the correct amount of ULTRA HIFLOAT.
•
Gently rub the balloon to spread the ULTRA HI-FLOAT.
•
Gather treated balloons in groups of 10 and band the
necks of the balloons together with ribbon or a rubber
band. This will keep the HI-FLOAT from drying out.
•
Leave the balloons at room temperature on a counter top
in banded groups of 10 for up to one week.
•
Before inflating the balloons, gently rub the balloons to
re-spread the ULTRA HI-FLOAT inside the balloon.
•
Inflate the balloons with Helium and hand tie.
HI-FLOAT IN PEARLIZED AND
METALLIC BALLOONS
Pearlized and metallic balloons float about a third less time.
To get the maximum floating life possible use one of the following methods:
METHOD 2: Pre-Stretch Pearlized or
Metallic Balloons to Maximize Float Life
• Inflate the balloon with air to stretch it.
• Deflate the balloon.
• Treat the balloon with ULTRA HI-FLOAT in the
normal manner.
• Inflate with helium and hand tie.
Pre-stretching pearlized and metallic balloons will give
about the same increase in floating time as pretreating
HI-FLOAT
Frequently Asked
Questions
Is HI-FLOAT Safe?
• Yes, HI-FLOAT is safe
• Non-toxic, non-irritating, noncorrosive, non-flammable and
biodegradable
• Similar to glue on the back of
postage stamps
• Wash off skin with water
• If in eyes, flush eyes with water for
several minutes
• Keep HI-FLOAT away from small
children
What is the shelf life of
HI-FLOAT
• At least one year unopened
• At least 3 months after opening
How many balloons will a
bottle of HI-FLOAT treat?
Does altitude affect
floating time?
• Yes, balloons float for less time at higher
altitudes (this is true for balloons treated with
HI-FLOAT and for untreated balloons)
• Use ULTRA HI-FLOAT not Super at high
altitudes
• Decreased float time due to lower air pressure
• May need to add less than recommended
amount of ULTRA so that balloons will float after
they are first inflated
• Add as much ULTRA as possible for maximum
float time
• Need to experiment with amount of ULTRA that
can be added at your altitude and pressure
• If ULTRA HI-FLOAT treated balloons float
initially, they should float for several days
Does HI-FLOAT work
with foil balloons?
• NO
• Foil balloons are not
buoyant enough and will
not float when treated with
HI-FLOAT
• For a very long floating
time, try a 16 inch latex
balloon treated with ULTRA
HI-FLOAT
When a balloon treated with ULTRA
HI-FLOAT popped, a white powder
came out of the balloon. What is this?
• ULTRA HI-FLOAT can form a very
crystalline film inside the balloon when
outdoor weather conditions are very dry
and cold
• Crystalline ULTRA HI-FLOAT film can fall
apart to form a powder when a balloon is
popped
• Only occurs with ULTRA HI-FLOAT in
winter
• Does not occur when temperatures are
above approximately 40 degrees F (5 C)
• Super HI-FLOAT does not form this
powder when balloons are popped
Why is my ULTRA HI-FLOAT
so thick that I can’t pump it
out of bottle?
• Normally HI-FLOAT has the consistency of
honey. However, with excessive age it can begin
to gel and get very thick and lumpy.
• ULTRA HI-FLOAT may begin to gel if it has been
frozen.
• If your product becomes too thick to pump, it
can be re-dissolved in one of the following ways:
• (1) Remove the cap and heat in a microwave
until hot but not boiling. Stir after removing
from microwave, or
• (2) Pour HI-FLOAT into a double boiler and heat
on a stove, or
• (3) Remove the pump or cap and place in a pan
of water as shown below. Boil the water in the
pan for about two hours. This will heat liquid
sufficiently to dissolve any gel.
Why is my ULTRA HI-FLOAT
so thick that I can’t pump it
out of bottle?
WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
•
Place a one-inch layer of gravel or glass marbles in the bottom
of the pan as shown in figure nine to keep the plastic bottle
from touching the pan during heating.
•
Do not allow the water in the pan to boil dry since this will
melt the plastic bottle.
•
Do not heat the bottle without first removing the pump or
bottle cap since this could build up pressure and rupture the
bottle resulting in burns or serious injury. Heat only an open
bottle.
•
Do not heat HI-FLOAT directly with gas or electrical heat since
this will scorch the HI-FLOAT and ruin it. The HI-FLOAT must
be heated by placing the bottle in a pan of heated water as
shown in Figure 9 or use a double boiler.
•
Allow the HI-FLOAT to cool to room temperature before
handling to avoid the possibility of burns or injury.
Should I rotate the nozzle on
my pump dispenser up when
I am not using it?
• NO – Leave the nozzle pointing down
toward the ground
• Place the red cap on the end of the nozzle
to prevent HI-FLOAT from drying out and
clogging the pump
• Rotating the nozzle up will break the air
tight seal and cause HI-FLOAT to drip out of
the nozzle when it is rotated back down for
use
• HI-FLOAT should not drip out of the pump
when the nozzle is pointed down
• If your pump drips a small amount of HIFLOAT, make sure that the nozzle is pushed
securely into the head of the pump
dispenser
Science Behind HIFLOAT and Preventing
Helium Escape From
Latex Balloons
•
HI-FLOAT is a solution of a plastic material dissolved in water
•
After a HI-FLOAT treated balloon is first inflated, the HI-FLOAT
inside the balloon is wet and DOES NOT prevent helium from
escaping
•
During the next couple of hours the water in the HI-FLOAT
coating evaporates and escapes from the balloon through
pores in the latex
•
This leaves a dry coating of HI-FLOAT inside the balloon
•
This dry HI-FLOAT coating DOES A GREAT JOB of preventing
helium from escaping from the balloon
•
Very important to keep balloons in a climate controlled
location after they are first inflated so the HI-FLOAT can dry
and begin to prevent helium from escaping
•
Ideal temperatures around 72 F (22 C)
•
Even after a HI-FLOAT treated balloon has dried, water vapor
in the air can re-enter the balloon through the latex pores and
make the HI-FLOAT coating wet again
•
If this happens, helium begins escaping from the balloon
•
It is important to keep balloons away from humid or rainy
weather to prevent decreased float time
•
Keep balloons in air-conditioned location during humid or rainy
weather