CertiPUR-US_Technical_Guidelines_2014.pdf

U.S. Voluntary Physical Performance and Environmental Guidelines for Prime Flexible Polyether Polyurethane Foam for Use in Furniture and Bedding JANUARY 23, 2014 REVISION CertiPUR-US? is a program of the Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam, Inc. www.certipur.us CertiPUR-US? is a registered certification mark of Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam, Inc. ?2014 Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam, Inc. All rights reserved. T hank you for your interest in the CertiPUR-US? program. For foam suppliers interested in certifying flexible polyurethane foam, this is the place to start – with the following pages that are the U.S. Voluntary Physical Performance and Environmental Guidelines for Prime Flexible Polyether Polyurethane Foam for Use in Furniture and Bedding. This document, we call the Guidelines, contains the technical requirements for certification of flexible polyurethane foams through the CertiPUR-US? program. The Guidelines were established with guidance from the global foam industry and in conjunction with the leadership of the mattress and upholstered furniture industries. In addition, an advisory panel of scientists, academics, environmentalists and representatives of consumer groups provided invaluable input in the development of the Guidelines. The CertiPUR-US? program is a voluntary testing, analysis and certification program for flexible polyurethane foam used as a cushioning material in home furnishings such as adult mattresses, crib mattresses, upholstered furniture and some accessory comfort products. Certified flexible polyurethane foams are independently laboratory tested and certified to be: ? ?? ? ? ?? ? ? ?? ? ? ?? ? ? ?? ? ? ?? ? Made without ozone depleters Made without PBDE flame retardants Made without mercury, lead and heavy metals Made without formaldehyde