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What is CertiPUR USA certified foam?

Benefits of CertiPUR US Certified Foams in Mattresses. CertiPUR–US is a certification process that allows consumers the ability to purchase foam products such as mattresses, furniture, or home furnishings that contain flexible polyurethane. It has been certified for the following characteristics.

The question that follows is: Is CertiPUR safe? The polyurethane foams used in mattresses can be very dangerous. These chemicals can emit harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCS), which we call chemical fumes. Foam manufacturers now want to influence public perceptions by becoming CertiPUR–US certified.

Afterwards, one might also wonder, "What does CertiPUR actually mean?"

CertiPUR–US is only applicable to polyurethane foam found in mattresses. CertiPUR–US is not applicable to mattresses that meet other standards like GOLS. However, CertiPUR–US does not prohibit certain substances from being in foams (e.g. flame retardants or polybrominated diphenyl ether) and requires formaldehyde testing.

Is memory foam off gassing harmful?

Is memory foam off-gassing toxic or dangerous? The short answer is yes. The odor of mattress off- gassing can be unpleasant but it is not harmful for most people. CertiPUR USA(r) independently tests and verifies which foams contain no harmful VOCs or phthalates, CFCs and heavy metals.