Poppers contain nitrites, which are alkyl esters of nitrous acid. Depending on the origin and type of popper, the nitrites contained can vary greatly, which entails different health risks. We regularly analyze the ingredients of poppers. In the following list, we present the various nitrites that are currently most frequently found in poppers in Switzerland. We explain in detail how ingredients such as pentyl nitrite, hexyl nitrite, isopropyl nitrite or isobutyl nitrite affect the body and which ingredients are safe.
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Poppers ingredients
Advantages of poppers with pentyl nitrite or hexyl nitrite
Only poppers with the following two ingredients are available on our website www.poppers-online.at, as we consider these nitrites to be less harmful to health:
- Pentyl nitrite (CAS 463-04-7): The majority of our products contain this nitrite, as pentyl nitrite is classified as less harmful to health.
- Hexyl Nitrite (UFI V300-A06S-K00V-G02P): Newer nitrite from the manufacturer Lockerroom in Canada. This nitrite is produced for some of the 30ml bottles by the manufacturer Lockerroom. The substance is as or less harmful to health as pentyl nitrite. That is why we offer products with hexyl nitrite in our online store as well.
Hands off poppers with these ingredients
Poppers with the following ingredients are not available from us, as we classify isopropyl nitrite and isobutyl nitrite as questionable due to their carcinogenic or highly toxic properties when inhaled. We clearly distance ourselves from these nitrites and strongly advise against using products with the following nitrites:
- Isopropyl nitrite (CAS 541-42-4): Unfortunately, products with this risky ingredient are still being sold in some sex stores. We do not stock such products as they can be life-threatening if inhaled. Isopropyl nitrite is considered carcinogenic and, according to experts, can cause macular degeneration, an eye disease that can lead to impaired vision or blindness. Possible side effects after taking isopropyl nitrite are visual field defects, which can be perceived as blind spots in the field of vision, as well as yellow spots in connection with vision.
- Isobutyl nitrite (CAS 542-56-3), as found in the product Quicksilver, for example, is also not sold by us as it is possibly carcinogenic. Fortunately, this nitrite is now rarely found in Switzerland. According to the EU Dangerous Substances Directive, isopropyl nitrite is classified as carcinogenic and can weaken the immune system.
There are other terms for ingredients that are used and can be found in Austria:
- Amyl nitrite: This is the old name of pentyl nitrite, so OK for you. Amyl nitrite is a kind of collective term for all ingredients from poppers.
- Alkyl nitrite: This is a collective term for isobutyl nitrite, pentyl nitrite, isopropyl nitrite, etc. We do not recommend poppers with these unclear contents, as it is not clear which nitrite is actually contained in the bottle.
It is important to us that you always choose to use poppers responsibly so that their effect on the body is achieved without risking damage to your health. If you have any further questions about ingredients such as pentyl nitrite or hexyl nitrite, we are always happy to answer them.