CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) has
banned party poppers – a popular decorative used at parties and celebrations including
at IPL matches – on the grounds that the devices posed a health risk
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About Party Poppers
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Sometimes they are shaped
like bottles, but in most instances, they are sealed cardboard cases, about
as big as a rolled-up newspaper, and stuffed with shredded paper and glitter
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Pulling an attached string
sets off a mild, chemical explosive, which “pops” open the container and
releases a confetti of coloured paper and fine glitter
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There have been reports of
injury, even in India, when party poppers exploded. Majority of them being
eye injuries
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Chemicals used in party
poppers are
(i) Red phosphorus
(ii) Potassium chlorate
(iii) Potassium perchlorate
(iv) Sulphur
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