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Descriptions of Foam Types, Qualities and Common Uses
Polyurethane
Description:
Used for fill, packing, shipping, mattress topper, dog beds, costumes.
Thick pieces will develop "sink" areas after a short
time. Polyurethane foam is our lowest quality of foam, and will
often not return to its original form. We cannot guarantee the
foam will maintain its original shape during shipping.
Specifications:
Weight:
1.2 lb. per cubic ft.
Quality:
Very low
Cell Structure:
Open
Density lbs/cu. ft.:
1.2
ILD/50 sq. in. @25%(4 in.)
33
Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.
5.0 - 7.5
Resilience, %
Low
Compression set,
75%, 22 hrs., 158° F
Less than 10%
Color
White/Beige
Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications.
High Density
Description:
Sold
primarily for mattresses, average sofa and chair cushions,
baywindows, boats, camping pads, etc...
Specifications:
Weight:
1.9 lb. per cubic ft.
Quality:
Good
Longevity:
approx. 4 years
Density lbs/cu. ft.:
Minimum 1.70
ILD/50 sq. in. @25%(4 in.)
52 - 58
Sag Factor:
Greater than 2.0
Air Flow cu. ft./min.
Max 4.0
Tear Strength, lbs/linear in.
greater than 2.0
Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.
10.0 - 15.0
Elongation, %
125 - 175
Resilience, %
greater than 30
Compression set,
90%, 22 hrs., 158° F
Less than 10%
Color
304 - Light Brown
Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications.
Evlon
Description:
Alson known as Lux foam. A
"good" foam, typically used for upper scale furniture
seating and mattresses. Very buoyant.
Specifications:
Weight:
2.2 lb. per cubic ft.
Quality:
very good
Longevity:
approx. 6 years
Density lbs/cu. ft.:
2.10 - 2.20
Indentation Force Deflection, 25%
41 - 47
Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.
17.19
Elongation, %
207%
Tear Strength, lbs/in.
220
Ball Rebound , %
45 + 5
Clickable
Yes
Compression set, 22 hrs.
@ 158° F, 50% Maximum
2.45
Flammability Rating
Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications.
Color
Blue
High Resilience Foam
Description:
Used
in most types of expensive furniture including yachting and
boating. Makes for an excellent mattress, very buoyant and resilient.
Specifications:
Weight:
3.0 lb. per cubic ft.
Quality:
excellent
Longevity:
approx. 12 years
Density lbs/cu. ft.:
Minimum 2.50
ILD/50 sq. in. @25%(4 in.)
35% max.
Support Factor:
2.5
Hysterisis Loss @25%
35% max.
Tear Strength, lbs/linear in.
1.50 PLI min.
Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.
12.0 PSI min.
Elongation, %
150% min.
Resilience, %
50% min.
Compression set,
90%, 22 hrs., 158° F
Less than 10%
Color
110 - Yellow
Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications.
Latex Rubber Foam
Description:
Non-allergenic,
first type of foam on market, longest lasting. Used in top of
the line products including mattresses, cushions etc... (Better
than HR)
Specifications:
Weight:
5.6 lb. per cubic ft.
Quality:
Excellent
Density Ranges:
3 lbs/ft³ - 15 lb/ft³
Flammability Classifications:
HMIS Rating = 1, Flash Point Greater Than 400° F
Extinguishing Media:
Water stream, spray, or fog. Dry chemicals or foam
Fire Hazard:
If ignited, this product will burn and consume oxygen. This product may produce irritating and toxic by-products during combustion. Self contained breathing apparatus must be donned when fighting a latex foam fire.
The primary health concern of latex foam is the inhalation of fumes that may be generated during combustion.
Latex foam products natural and/or synthetic foam may contain rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and rubber curatives.
Supreem
Description:
Used
primarily for computer and camera cases, packing and shipping,
acoustical dampening and sound proofing. It is charcoal grey/black
in color.
Specifications:
Weight:
1.8 lb. per cubic ft.
Longevity:
approx. 6 years
Density lbs/cu. ft.:
1.75 - 1.85
Indentation Force Deflection, 25%
85 - 95
Cell Count Per Lineal Inch
38 ± 5
Elongation, %
207%
Tear Strength, lbs/in.
220
Clickable
Yes
Ball Rebound , %
27 ±6
Flammability Rating
Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications.
Rebond
Description:
Used as carpet padding, weight equipment, outdoor furnishing
and other covered padding. Has very high resiliency and stands
up to high impact / usage.
Specifications:
Weight:
6.0 lb. per cubic ft.
Density lbs/cu. ft.:
6.0
Sag Factor:
Less than 1.8
Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.
10.0
Resilience, %
greater than 75%
Compression set,
90%, 22 hrs., 158° F
Less than 10%
Color
Multi-color
Memory Foam
Description:
Also known as NASA foam, miracle foam, wonder foam or viscolastic
foam. Developed for space shuttle seating and used for mattresses
and seating. Very dense, conforms to shape - most unique foam
on the market today.
Specifications:
Weight:
Medium Soft - 3.2 lb. per cubic ft.
Soft - 4.0 lb. per cubic ft.
Density:
2.80 ±15% - 4.0
25% IFD
12.0 ± 3.0 lbs
Color:
White/Yellow
Flammability:
Cal 117 Pass
FAR 25.853(B) Pass
Closed Cell Foam
Description:
Non-water absorbent, non-biodegradable, floats, great tensile
strength, impervious to petroleum. Used in exercise mats, high
impact aerobic equipment, mechanic's box lining (.25" to .50"
thick). Good thermal insulator (hot tub covers).
Compression Set:
% of Original Thickness
(ASTM D395)
20% Max
Tensile Strength, psi:
(ASTM D1564)
30 - 50
Elongation, % to Break:
(ASTM D1564)
130 - 180
Tear Resistance, lb/in:
(ADTM D624)
7 - 13
Water Absorbtion, lb/ft²
of Cut Surface, Max:
(Mil P-40619)
0.07
Bouyancy, lb/cu. ft.:
(Mil P-40619) (USCG)
55
Temperature Range F:
-110 to +225
Dry Fast Foam
Description:
Very good for outdoor uses, very resilient and buoyant,
open cell structure. Used filtering, or padding that is subject
to high amounts of liquid.
