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Wm. T. Burnett & Co. Foam Division
2112 Montevideo Road, Jessup, MD 20794
Tel: (410) 799-1788 Fax: (410) 799-2620
E-mail: info@wtbfoam.com

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Health & Safety Information

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Warning Polyurethane foam is Flammable

Polyurethane foam will burn if exposed to an open flame or other sufficient heat source. Do not expose polyurethane foam to open flames or any other direct or indirect high temperatures ignition source such as burning operations, welding, burning cigarettes, space heaters, or naked lights. Once ignited, polyurethane foam will burn rapidly releasing great heat and consuming oxygen at a high rate. In an enclosed space, the resulting deficiency of oxygen will present a danger of suffocation to the occupants. Hazardous gases released by the burning foam can be incapacitating or fatal to human beings if inhaled in sufficient quantities. Once ignited, polyurethane foam is difficult to extinguish. Foam fires that appear to be extinguished may smolder and re-ignite. Always have fire officials determine whether a fire has been extinguished. Bulk purchaser or users of polyurethane foam should take appropriate precautions to ensure that it is properly handled and stored and, depending upon the intended use of the foam, that suitable warnings are provided to the ultimate customers.

Info on Fr Additives in Foam (See Footnotes)

  • FR Enhanced Foams (1)
  • Cal-117 (2) To Meet Requirements of the State of California
  • MVSS302 (3) Automotive Requirements
  • FHSAE/R (4) For Toys
  • UL Listed (5) Foams in both Ethers and Esters

(1) The flammability test(s) described in are small scale test procedure(s) performed under controlled laboratory and is/are not intended herein to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.

(2) Meets the requirements of California Technical Bulletin 117, Section A, Part I and Section D, Part II.

(3) FMVSS 302 is a test procedure that specifies the burn resistance requirements for material used in the occupant compartments of motor vehicles.

(4) Classification under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regulations 16 CFR 1500:16CFR 1500.44 is a small-scale test procedure for determining the flammability of solids.

(5) UL 94 is a test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances


Wm T. Burnett & Co. Foam Division 2112 Montevideo Road, Jessup, MD 20794
Tel: (410) 799-1788 E-mail: info@wtbfoam.com
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