NATUREPEDIC'S FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

Naturepedic's Fire Protection System

When it comes to bedroom fires, even a moment or two can mean the difference between life and death. Thousands of innocent people are killed or severely injured from bedroom fires each year. Sadly, children comprise the majority of these casualties. The primary filling material used in nearly all crib mattresses today is polyurethane foam. Polyurethane foam is highly flammable because it is essentially a petroleum product.

In order to combat this hazard and pass Federal and State flammability standards, polyurethane foam has typically been treated or wrapped with harsh industrial fire retardant chemicals. These chemicals introduce a variety of health and toxicity issues. Some of these chemicals have already been associated with thyroid and liver damage, hyperactivity, and changes in motor behavior and other brain functions. These chemicals typically constitute 10-30% of the foam by weight and can easily become airborne.

At Naturepedic, the company takes a different approach. Natural and organic cotton is a far superior filling material and is significantly less flammable to begin with.

The Naturepedic exclusive Fire Protection System is based on the unique fire-retardant properties of baking soda and hydrated silica bonded to cellulose fiber. Baking soda is a non-toxic substance with excellent fire retardant properties. Silica is a natural mineral that comprises about 60% of the earth's crust. Clay, rocks, sand, etc. are all made primarily of silica. It is a major constituent of human tissue, bones, teeth, etc., and is even available at health food stores as a food supplement. It is also a primary ingredient in natural toothpaste. The cellulose fiber used is derived primarily from eucalyptus and poplar trees and has a low carbon footprint. These materials provide the best way to meet fire regulations without the use of dangerous chemicals or allergenic wool.

• NO PBDEs
• NO Brominated or Chlorinated Fire Retardants
• NO Antimony
• NO PAN (polyacrylonitrile)
• NO Modacrylic
• NO Dimethyl Sulfate
• NO Boric Acid
• NO Respirable Crystaline Silica
• NO Allergenic Materials (i.e. Wool)