Material Information Data Sheet
Flexible polyurethane rebounded foam
Issue date: April 2021
Material: Flexible polyurethane rebounded foam (Type R)
Manufacturer: „JAG” PPH Spółka z o.o.
Address: 62-850 Lisków, ul. Słoneczna 6
Tel./faks: +48 62 76 34 135
E-mail: jag@[Link]
Flexible polyurethane rebound foams are not considered to be hazardous products nor as mixtures of
dangerous substances. They are identified as industrial polymers. According to EU Regulation 1907/2006EC
(REACH) Polyurethane foams are defined as “articles”.
Nevertheless, in order to provide customers with useful information on the main characteristics of the
product, the manufacturer has prepared a material information sheet which, for convenience and simplicity,
has a structure similar to that of safety data sheets for hazardous substances and mixtures.
A. Identification of the product
Product names Flexible polyurethane rebounded foam
Polyurethane foam Type R
Trade names Various, depending on the manufacturer
Composition - polyurethane foam (PUR foam) snippets
- glycerol poly(oxyethylene, oxypropylene) ether
- toluene diisocyanate
- tin bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
Regulatory Product made by combining shredded polyurethane
Information foam cuttings
Regulatory No labeling is currently required for this material
Information by existing EU Regulation on Classification,
Packaging and Labeling of substances and
mixtures (1272/2008/EC)
B. Physical properties
Physical Cellular material with elastic properties
form/appearance
Colour Various, depending on cuttings used, pigments used
Specific gravity 40–260 kg/m³
Solubility in Insoluble
water
Odour None or mild odour
Flash ignition Between 315°C to 370°C
point
Decomposition Above 180°C
temperature
Thermal energy 26 000 KJ/kg
Stability and The product is stable at temperatures between -
reactivity 40°C and + 100°C
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C. Fire Hazards
Fire hazard The product is a combustible material and causes,
when burning, intense heat and dense smoke. In a
fire, decomposition products such as carbon black,
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, gaseous
hydrocarbons and nitrogen containing products can
be generated in various concentrations depending
on the combustion conditions
Melting point The product has no melting point but will
decompose into gaseous components
Suitable fire Water, carbon dioxide, dry powder, liquid foam
extinguishers
Human Fire fighters should use self-contained breathing
protection in apparatus. Should the burning foam come in
large fires contact with skin, cool the burned area with water
without removing the foam. In case of
serious burns call a doctor immediately. In the
event of persons inhaling combustion gases, they
must be removed from the area and given swift
medical attention.
Further fire Terms like “is flame retarded” or “contains flame
information retardants” are sometimes used to describe
improved ignition resistance in small-scale tests and
do not reflect hazards in large scale fire
conditions.
Storage & In processing flexible PU Foams all prescriptions,
Processing directives and technical rules regarding the layout
of workstations, machinery safety and workplace
human protection must be observed. Because of
the fire risks associated with certain processing
operations on block foam (e.g. hot-wire cutting,
crumbing, flame lamination, etc) it is advisable to
seek expert guidance on fire precautions that need
to be in place. Attention should be paid to the
possibility to produce electrostatic charges during
foam processing operations that may be dangerous
D. Toxicological data
Oral There is no evidence that PU foam is toxic in case of
ingestion. LD50 (oral-rats) >5000 mg/kg.
Inhalation The COSHH definition of a substance hazardous to
health includes dust of any kind when present at a
concentration in air equal to or greater than 10
mg/m³ 8-hour TWA of inhalable dust or 4 mg/m³ 8-
hour TWA of respirable dust. This means that any
dust will be subject to COSHH if people are exposed
above these levels.
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Skin contact No adverse effects known following contact with PU
foam.
Eye contact Dust particles can cause mechanical irritation.
Rinse with water to remove dust.
E. Protective measures in handling, storage and processing
Working with Special protective equipment and clothing is not
foam necessary when handling foam, since it does not
irritate the skin, eyes or respiratory system, except
in those processes where dust is
produced.
Ventilation Provided there is adequate general ventilation, no
special precautions are necessary for most handling
and cutting operations.
Ventilation Local exhaust ventilation is necessary for some
during some operations i.e. where dust is produced from sawing,
operations buffing or crumbing operations or where fumes are
produced in flame laminating, thermoforming or
hot wire cutting.
Storage Store away from heat sources (match, cigarette,
open fire, electrical heater, …). UV rays may cause
surface discoloration. This does not affect the
physical properties of the foam. Store in
compliance with safety standards established by
local Authorities and by specific requirements of the
Insurance Companies
Eye protection Protective goggles should be worn for processes
which generate dust.
Protective Not required. In case of dust generating operations
clothing skin protective clothes and appropriate respiratory
masks are recommended
Other measures No specific measures are needed for fully cured PUR
foam. Gloves should be used when handling fresh
foams.
F. Ecological information
Biodegradability Dependent on the type of PU foam, the product is
not degradable or degrades slowly.
Additional In case of a standard foam fire, the particles that fall
ecological data in the water are harmless. They are sieved out of
the water and/or disintegrated in the water
treatment plant. Living organisms in the water are
not endangered.
PU Flexible Foams do not contain Ozone depleting
substances and are not produced using products
regulated by pertinent Legislation
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BDO: 000042155 (wpłacony w całości) 3
G. Transport information
Labeling PU foam is not classified for conveyance or supply
under the International Agreements on Carriage of
Dangerous Goods. The product is not classified as
hazardous for any mode of transportation under
current EU/UN regulations.
Measures No special steps need to be taken for the
transportation of PU foam.
H. Disposal considerations
Production trim Trim polyurethane foam and off-cuts can usually be
recycled by several methods, provided they are
clean and sorted.
Post Consumer A major recycling option exists via rebonding if a
Waste series of technical and economic conditions are
met. If recycling is not possible, scrap or
postconsumer PU foam waste can be used for
energy recovery or be disposed of at licensed
landfill sites or by incineration under controlled
conditions in agreement with EU and National
regulatory provisions and following advice from
the Local Waste Regulation Authority.
Legislation Under EU environmental legislation, there are no
special requirements for the disposal of
conventional PU foam.
I. Disclaimer of liability
The local legislation is to be followed.
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate according to
the best available knowledge of the PU foam manufacturer.
The data on this sheet relate only to the specific material designated herein.
The manufacturer assumes no legal responsibility for use of, or reliance upon these data. For information
regarding specific applications of the product, the foam manufacturer should be contacted.
Input for external Material Data Systems or PU foam convertors.
Flexible polyurethanes are polymers and defined in Data Systems, i.e. IMDS, as a product, not as a chemical
compound. In terms of REACH polyurethane foam is defined as article.
For the manufacture of PU foam, a series of raw materials are used. These include isocyanates, polyols (major
proportion) and water (small proportion). These ingredients are fully reacted during foam manufacture and
chemically converted into the PU polimer matrix. In addition, other essential additives of different
characteristics are used in small concentrations, some of which could be also chemically bonded to the matrix.
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Depending on the final application, legal requirements or customer’s request PU foam may contain any of the
following substances:
Aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic amine catalysts
Flame-retardants
Plasticisers
Silicone and/or organic surfactants
Inorganic Tin catalysts
No detailed breakdown of the finished foam in any of these raw materials or additives can be expressed as
final percentages, as most are reactive and chemically bonded to the PU foam matrix or disappear gradually
during the curing phase (24h) of the manufacture.
Additives, which prohibit the rebonding recycling route, are not present.
Substances like Hg, Cd, Pb and Cr6+ are not intentionally added to the formulation.
When reporting to customers in the automotive sector the use of IMDS is required.
Besides the material PU Foam, additives are to be reported according to the requirements of GADSL (Global
Automotive Declarable Substance List).
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NIP: 7970012697 Kapitał zakładowy: 390 000,00 zł Bank Millennium S.A. O/Kalisz Nr 53 1160 2202 0000 0000 6065 1331 - EUR
BDO: 000042155 (wpłacony w całości) 5