Certipur-us.pdf

U.S. Voluntary Physical Performance and Environmental Guidelines for Prime Flexible Polyether Polyurethane Foam for Use in Furniture and Bedding WWW.CERTIPUR .US C O N TA IN S C ER TI FIE D F LEXIBLE POLYURETH A N E FO A M CertiPUR-USCM U.S. Voluntary Physical Performance and Environmental Guidelines for Prime Flexible Polyether Polyurethane Foam for Use in Furniture and Bedding Items. Section 1 Voluntary Internal Physical Performance Testing 25% IFD loss after Fatigue Test Within IFD @ 25% Range of 24 - 36 Lbs (11kg - 16kg )1 6 Lbs. (2.7 kg) max Test Method ASTM D3574 2 75% Compression Set HR-type and Melamine-filled Foams 1 All Others, Including Conventional Viscoelastic 20% max 10% max Test Method ASTM D3574 Test D Humid Aged 75% Compression Set HR-type and Melamine-filled Foams 1 All Others, Including Conventional Viscoelastic 30% max 10% max Test Method ASTM D3574 Tests D and J IFD @ 25% Tolerance 1 ± 10% Test Method ASTM D3574 B1 1 Based on a 15” x 15 x 4 (380 mm x 380 mm x 102 mm) Sample. For other sample sizes see AHFA/PFA Joint Industry Standard Section 4.5.8. 2 Constant Force Pounding, 8000 cycles ASTM D3574 Test I3 / ISO 3385 Test J ASTM 3574 Section J1 with Humid Aging B1 ASTM Method D3574 Section B1 Final - 25 March 2008 2 Section 2 Voluntary Manufacturer Certifications Foam or adhesives processed with CFC or Other Ozone Depleters NO Foam or adhesives processed with MeCl2 or nPB NO Foam processed with BHT Polyol Additives NO Foam processed with any PBDE Additives NO Section 3 Voluntary Independent Laboratory Emissions Testing (^These chemicals, if present, should not exceed permitted limits.) Substance CAS-No. Guideline Limit [mg/m3] Formaldehyde 50-00-0 0.1^ Benzene 71-43-2 0.5^ Toluene 108-88-3 0.5^ Styrene 100-42-5 0.3^ Vin