From: Radar6109@aol.com
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 21:17:28 EST
Subject: Re: Helium Question?
To: weddings@rose.net, balloondeco@fooledya.com

Hi There, and Greetings From Okla. City....

Helium is helium is helium.  It is an inert gas.  It does not change its 
molecular structure.  Therefore, it must be the balloons.....

Once inflated, the oxidation process begins with a balloon.   Color changes 
are more present in an inflated balloon, because the latex is stretched, and 
oxidation tends to fade a jewel-toned balloon to a flat, drab color.  A 
balloon-shine treatment may be in order...

Also, the brand of balloon may come into question here......Qualatex 
balloons, especially the jewel-tones, stay their color a little longer than 
other brands.  Also, the oxidation time is slower than some other brands.  
Yes, there is a difference.

Suggestion for this issue, always use a quality balloon, and inflate your 
balloons as freshly as possible, usually meaning as close to the event as 
possible, so the balloons are as fresh as they can be.

John R. "Radar" Doyle
89er Balloon Creations
Oklahoma City, OK