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Last Revised:
March 30, 2011.
PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Crest Foam Industries
100 Carol Place
Moonachie, NJ 07074
(201) 807-0809
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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name: Flexible 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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Resilient, Cellular, Foamed Plastic (often referred to as "foam rubber").
Density: Various, from 0.5 to 15 pounds per cubic
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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Extinguishing Media:
Water stream, spray, or fog of dry chemical fire extinguisher
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 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 quantities.
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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 and Transport to the hospital
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SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
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Polyurethane foams are stable and un-reactive.
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat source such as; sparks, flames, light bulbs.
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SECTION VII – CLEAN UP PROCEDURES
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Steps to be taken for Clean up: Pick up, sweep up, and vacuum up.
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; i.e., warehouse, fabrication areas, storage rooms, etc.
See your fire insurance carrier for specific recommendations.
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The information supplied herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate to the best
knowledge of Crest Foam, However, since conditions of use are beyond our control. We make
no warranties, expressed or implied as to the use of this information for the fitness of this product
for a particular purpose.
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