Memory Foam

Polyurethane foam is a fully cross-linked reaction product of polyhydroxy polyol, toluene di-isocyanate, catalysts, surfactants, pigments, and water. Polyurethane foam product is a polymeric material consisting of repeating units of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

Flexible polyurethane foam, like all organic materials, will burn if exposed to a sufficient heat source. The ignition temperature of polyurethane foam will vary depending on the product chemical formulation, but all polyurethane foams are combustible and can create a fire risk. Flexible polyurethane foams, once ignited, may degrade and melt to a combustible liquid, which may add to the fire involvement.

Terms such as "fire retardant," "slow burning," and "flame resistant" describe certain flammability properties and should not be regarded as denoting fire safety under all conditions. Small-scale fire tests are not intended to reflect hazards presented by these or any other material under real fire conditions.

Thermal decomposition products from polyurethane foams can be toxic and present a risk to humans who are exposed. This is true for all organic materials. Fire risks in varying degrees are common to all fires: heat, carbon monoxide, other toxicants, oxygen depletion and smoke. In fires involving polyurethane foam, particularly flexible foams, large quantities of dense smoke can be generated quickly.

Personnel involved in fire fighting should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and be aware of the exposure to toxic and potentially lethal gases. Standard fire-fighting equipment generally employed by authorized firemen is mandatory.

An MSDS such as this cannot be expected to cover all possible individual situations. The user has the responsibility to provide a safe area of use. All aspects of an individual operation should be examined to determine if, or where, precautions in addition to those described herein are required.

The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results and assume no liability for damages incurred by the use of this material. All materials may present unknown health hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. Final determination of suitability of this material is the sole responsibility of the user. No representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or any other nature are made hereafter with respects to the information contained herein or the material to which the information refers. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.