naturally good.net linkNaturally Good.Net Top Right Navigation Image
naturally-good-side-01 aromatherapy naturally-good-side-01 baby naturally-good-side-01 bed%20and%20bath naturally-good-side-01 Clothing naturally-good-side-01 Food naturally-good-side-01 gift_sets1

naturally good.net side navigation 1
naturally-good-side-02 household_items naturally-good-side-02 lawn%20and%20garden naturally-good-side-02 make_your_own naturally-good-side-02 personal_care naturally-good-side-02 Pets naturally good.net side navigation 2

 


Non-Toxic Fire Protection 

bed on fire image

 

 

When it comes to bedroom fires, a moment or two can mean the difference between life and death. Thousands of innocent people are killed or severly 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 fact, the National Association of State Fire Marshals refers to it as “solid gasoline.”


Associated Items:

Natural Solid Maple Crib

Organic Crib Mattresses

Organic Crib Sheets

Organic Baby Bedding

Organic Baby Clothes

Organic Cloth Diapers

Natural, Non-Toxic Cleaners

 

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 other 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 constituted 10-30% of the foam by weight and can easily become airborne.

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

Our 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. Baking soda is a non-toxic substance with excellent fire retardant properties and can be found as a naturally occurring compound. 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.

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

 


Copyright ©2004 NaturallyGood.Net