CertiPUR-US foams come with Comfort and Confidence
If you are part of the growing movement of consumers who want to know all you can about the items you buy for yourself or your company, you’ll take comfort in knowing that foam products carrying the CertiPUR-US seal contain flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) cushioning products that have been tested and certified by independent laboratories.
CertiPUR-US is like having a health check-up for foam. The foam is examined and put through a series of scientific tests -- to be sure it meets the strict voluntary standards of the CertiPUR-US program. The tests evaluate foam content and important durability factors. Only foam products that have been tested and approved are certified by CertiPUR-US.
CertiPUR-US approved foams are:
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Emissions tested
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Low emission (VOCs) for indoor air quality
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Made without ozone depleters (no CFCs)
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Content tested
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Made without prohibited phthalates
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Made without mercury, lead or heavy metals
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Made without formaldehyde
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Made without methylene chloride
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Made without PBDEs
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Durability and performance tested
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The global foam industry developed the voluntary CertiPUR-US guidelines with the guidance of industry leaders, scientists, consumer advocates and environmentalists around the world. Foam is used in hundreds of different consumer products to provide comfort, support, safety and durability. It’s one of the most versatile materials ever created.
Renewable Content
Current BiOH technology allows our customers to create products with typical levels of renewable content from 5 to 20%. Considering that only 3 years ago all of these products were 100% petroleum-based, we think this is a significant step! However, we’re not satisfied yet; the BiOH team is committed to developing new chemistries that create products with higher levels of renewable content.
A Responsible Choice
The foam made with BiOH polyols performs like the petroleum-based foams you’re used to. BiOH polyols are made from a renewable resource – soybean oil. Manufacturing BiOH polyols requires 60% less non-renewable energy and results in less global warming emissions than manufacturing the petroleum polyols we replace. Additionally, for every 1 million lbs of BiOH polyols used, over 2200 barrels of crude oil are saved. Considering that the industry uses billions of pounds of petroleum polyols, BiOH polyols can have an impact on using less petroleum.
You get quality products that meet your needs while leaving a smaller environmental footprint.
We’re in the process of updating our life cycle data but an earlier preliminary life cycle analysis indicated that manufacturing BiOH polyols requires 60% less non-renewable energy and results in less global warming emissions than manufacturing the petroleum polyols we replace.
