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from SPRACI at http://www.spraci.com/news/simon/woolbulb.shtml
Woolworths and other retailers have recently removed cream bulbs and soda siphon cartidges from sale in their NSW stores following a ban on their sale to under-16 year olds effective from the end of July.
"In the interest of our customers Woolworths have decided to remove syphon bulbs from sale as it is illegal to sell them to minors," a Woolworths spokesperson said.
The products remain available for over-16s at a variety of other outlets including hardware stores and discount variety stores.
The NSW Department of Fair Trading announced the ban in May following the serious injury of a number of youngsters who had exposed the devices to heat, resulting in dangerous explosions.
Nitrous oxide bulbs are known to be used by people for the quick high the anaesthetic gives. They are used though soda siphons or whipped cream siphons without the water or cream from which the gas is inhaled. Carbon dioxide bulbs produce no effect and may be quite dangerous.
The most dangerous aspect of nitrous oxide use is the lack of oxygen. Never place a bag over your head or anything else which may stop you from breathing if you choose to use nitrous oxide. Always have a friend nearby if you use it.
More information about nitrous oxide can be found at Erowid.
SPRACI is not aware of any similar bans in other states. Please let us know if you have more information.
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Woolworths and other retailers have recently removed cream bulbs and soda siphon cartidges from sale in their NSW stores following a ban on their sale to under-16 year olds effective from the end of July.
"In the interest of our customers Woolworths have decided to remove syphon bulbs from sale as it is illegal to sell them to minors," a Woolworths spokesperson said.
The products remain available for over-16s at a variety of other outlets including hardware stores and discount variety stores.
The NSW Department of Fair Trading announced the ban in May following the serious injury of a number of youngsters who had exposed the devices to heat, resulting in dangerous explosions.
Nitrous oxide bulbs are known to be used by people for the quick high the anaesthetic gives. They are used though soda siphons or whipped cream siphons without the water or cream from which the gas is inhaled. Carbon dioxide bulbs produce no effect and may be quite dangerous.
The most dangerous aspect of nitrous oxide use is the lack of oxygen. Never place a bag over your head or anything else which may stop you from breathing if you choose to use nitrous oxide. Always have a friend nearby if you use it.
More information about nitrous oxide can be found at Erowid.
SPRACI is not aware of any similar bans in other states. Please let us know if you have more information.
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