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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Manufacturer:
Crest Foam Industries
100 Carol Place
Moonachie, NJ 07074
Emergency & Info Tel: (201) 807-0809
Chemtrec 800-424-9300
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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name: Flexible Polyether and Polyester Polyurethane Foam
Trade Name: Cresthane, Polycrest
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SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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Not applicable
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
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Form: Resilient, Cellular, Foamed Plastic (often referred to as "foam rubber".
Density: Various, from 0.9 to 15 pounds per cubic foot
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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Extinguishing Media:
water stream, spray, or fog Flash Point: >200 F
dry chemical foam 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 liquids. smoke.

Special Firefighting Procedures:
Wear self contained breathing apparatus and full turn-out Once ignited, flexible polyurethane foam can burn rapidly, generating great heat and dangerous and potentially toxic gases that can be harmful or fatal to people if hailed in sufficient quantifies.
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SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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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 the Rescue Squad can transport to the hospital.
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SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
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Polyurethane foams are stable and unreactive.

Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat source such as; sparks, flames, light bulbs.
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SECTION VII - SPILL OR. LEAK PROCEDURES
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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
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SECTION VIII- SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
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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.
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SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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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 protection where large volumes of product are kept; ie., warehouse, fabrication areas, storage rooms, etc. See your fire insurance carrier for specific recommendations.