{"product_id":"le-ballon-sachet-d1-ethylotest-chimique-jetable-0-5g-l","title":"LE BALLON Packet of 1 disposable chemical breathalyser 0.5G\/L","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003eDisposable chemical breathalyser NF 0.5G without balloon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-spacing-mini a-color-secondary\"\u003eWhat is it for?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe breathalyser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis not intended to measure the precise level of alcohol in the air, and therefore in the blood. Its purpose is to carry out screening by law enforcement or oneself to determine whether the person is fit to drive or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eIn the event that the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003etest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis positive, law enforcement will use a breathalyser device to measure the precise blood alcohol level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-spacing-mini a-color-secondary\"\u003eNot to be confused with the breathalyser device (éthylomètre)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe breathalyser device (éthylomètre)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the only legal instrument for measuring the precise blood alcohol level in exhaled air for the purpose of legal action. Used by law enforcement, it must be reliable, accurate, comply with the AFNOR NF X 20 701 standard and be checked once a year for the test to be valid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIts features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-box a-spacing-small a-color-alternate-background apm-listbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-box-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eFor experienced drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eDetection threshold: 0.25mg\/l of exhaled air and 0.5g\/l of blood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eBreathalyser with single-use mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003ePackaged in an individual transparent sachet with instructions included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eSingle-use breathalyser without balloon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eUsed in the context of road safety and the fight against drink-driving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eExpiry date: approximately 18 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base\"\u003eSimple and quick check of blood alcohol level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"a-spacing-mini a-color-secondary\"\u003eThe 2 types of breathalyser\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThere are 2 types\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eof breathalyser. The chemical breathalyser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis associated with the balloon, and can only be used once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe electronic breathalyser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be of 2 classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eClass 1: very reliable, accurate and expensive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eClass 2: more common and just as reliable as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003echemical breathalyser\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003eIs the breathalyser mandatory in the vehicle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003edevice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis considered mandatory in all motor land vehicles by a decree published in the Official Journal on Thursday 1 March 2012. However, non-possession is not penalised according to another decree published in the Official Journal on Friday 1 March 2013. It is nevertheless advisable to have at least 1 in the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003eSelf-testing and EAD systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoad safety authorities consider that\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe chemical breathalyser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eelectronic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone is an excellent means of self-testing to determine whether one can take the wheel or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, establishments open at night and authorised to serve alcohol between 2 a.m. And 7 a.m. Are now required to make NF-certified breathalysers available. Since 1 July 2015, the blood alcohol limit\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e0.2g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof blood for young drivers in their probationary period and less than\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e0.5g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof blood for experienced drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"aplus-basic-module-13-text\" data-csa-c-id=\"iln5mu-2znekz-xjawyp-imc6u7\" class=\"celwidget aplus-module basic-module-13-text aplus-standard\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-none aplus-module aplus-module-13 aplus-module-wrapper apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-none aplus-13-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"aplus-13-heading-text a-text-bold\"\u003eHow chemical breathalysers work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-none aplus-module-section aplus-text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eThe\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echemical breathalysers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ework using reagents that react to the presence of alcohol in exhaled air. Simply blow into the balloon or directly into the tube after checking its expiry date, 2 years from the date of production. Once the balloon is inflated or until the white disc is visible, the user must break the sealed ends of the analysis tube, or apply pressure to those same ends depending on the kit used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/bb2d6c8f-97c8-4edf-854b-2646de0b680e.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\" alt=\"Single-use breathalyser detecting blood alcohol level and alcohol in exhaled air\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003ePlease note that...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eBefore using a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ebreathalyser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003edisposable\u003c\/span\u003e, it is important to know that consuming 1 extra alcoholic drink causes a rise in blood alcohol of approximately 0.25 g\/L. Nevertheless, the absorption of alcohol molecules by the body can be slow or fast depending on physical parameters. The rise in blood alcohol level continues for up to approximately 60 minutes after consuming the last drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eMost of the time, the effects of alcohol molecules have not truly dissipated despite common misconceptions: having a breathalyser will help avoid the irreparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this regulation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regulation for the\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaccepted alcohol level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been deliberately adjusted for young drivers following the measure of 1 July 2015: they are the leading cause of death and disability among 18–25 year-olds, and in ¼ of collisions the alcohol level is excessive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Ballon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39703963369526,"sku":"PLV061141","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1860\/3211\/files\/61lGrR_NioL._AC_SY879.jpg?v=1749545042","url":"https:\/\/www.gerard-bertrand.co.uk\/en\/products\/le-ballon-packet-of-1-disposable-chemical-breathalyser-0-5g-l","provider":"Gérard Bertrand ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}