What is the difference between amyl nitrate and other poppers?
Aroma poppers and safety Are there any health warnings? Can poppers be used during sex? What are ‘poppers’? Poppers is the term for the group of chemicals known as alkyl nitrates that include amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite and isobutyl nitrite. They come as a clear or straw-coloured liquid in a small bottle or tube. The vapour is inhaled through the mouth or nose. The use of poppers is often found within the dance and club culture. They used to come in glass capsules which made a popping noise when opened – hence the name ‘poppers’. Amyl nitrate is stronger than butyl nitrate. In Australia, butyl is used more than amyl.They were initially prescribed as medication for the heart. Today, they are rarely prescribed for this purpose. What are the effects? Effects are instantaneous and brief, but intense. These effects are caused by a sudden surge of blood to the heart and brain Light-headedness, giddiness, heat flush or heightened sensual awareness may also result. This is known as a ‘head rus
