Outdoor Foam

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Name:

Flexible Polyether and Polyester Polyurethane Foam

Trade Name:

Cresthane, Polycrest

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

Not applicable

PHYSICAL DATA

Form:

Resilient, Cellular, Foamed Plastic (often referred to as “foam rubber”).

Density:

Various, from 0.9 to 15 pounds per cubic foot.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Extinguishing Media:

Water stream, spray, or fog dry chemical foam.

Flash Point:

  • > 200°F
  • Decomposes at about 600°F

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

If ignited, the product may melt, producing flammable liquids. Burning produces toxic gases, intense heat, and dense smoke.

Special Firefighting Procedures:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full turn-out gear. Once ignited, flexible polyurethane foam can burn rapidly, generating great heat and dangerous and potentially toxic gases that can be harmful and fatal to people if inhaled in sufficient quantities.

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Effects of Overdose: Product is essentially inert unless burned or heated to the fuming point, in which case the fumes should be considered toxic.

Primary Route off Entry: Inhalation of fumes.

Animal studies indicate that chronic overexposure to the dusts may cause inflammation of the lungs, fibrosis and airway obstruction.

Emergency and First Aid Procedure: If overcome by fumes, remove to fresh air and if necessary, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, apply CPR techniques until rescue squad can transport to the hospital.

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be Taken for Clean Up: Pick up, sweep up, vacuum up as with any inert flammable solid.

Waste Disposal: Conform to local, state and Federal regulations.

SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection: No special protection unless fumes or dust is involved.

Ventilation: None required under normal conditions.

Protective Gloves: None required.

Eye Protection: None required.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Do not expose polyurethane foam to welding, smoking materials, naked lights, open flames, space heaters, burning operations, other ignition sources, or other heat or flames. Once ignited, polyurethane will burn rapidly, releasing great heat and consuming oxygen at a high rate in an enclosed space. Deficiency of oxygen will present a danger of suffocation to occupants. Hazardous gases and smoke released by the burning foam can be incapacitating or fatal to human beings if inhaled.

Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Maintain adequate sprinkler protections where large volumes of product are kept: i.e., warehouse, fabrication areas, storage rooms, etc. See your fire insurance carrier for specific recommendations.

DISCLAIMER

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.