CertiPUR Certification for My Luxury Mattress Foam
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Here are the parts of a CertiPUR-US examination:
• Basic mechanical performance - often used to predict how foam products can work and provide lasting service.
• Indoor emissions potential - while most items around us "off gas" a little, too much of certain emissions could be a concern for some people. CertiPUR-US sets strict emissions limits based on a consensus of international environmental programs.
• Content - CertiPUR-US checks for things that shouldn't be found in foam cushioning like lead, mercury and other heavy metals; formaldehyde; BPA, DEHP and four other phthalates; PBDE fire retardants, and risky ingredients that may create health concerns at high concentrations. (A complete list is available in the Industry section of this Web page.)
• Checks and double-checks - provide initial foam evaluations and spot checks later on CertiPUR-US labeled products used in the field.
What products can be certified?
Each CertiPUR-US registration covers specific classes of polyether-based flexible polyurethane foam products that are typically used in upholstered furniture and bedding items. The categories are:
• Conventional polyether foam
• Conventional fire retardant polyether foam
• Super-soft conventional polyether foam
• High Resilience (HR) foam
• Viscoelastic foam
• Other foams may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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