Is there any kind of flame retardant in this mattress? If not, how does it meet the California flammability requirements? Thanks.
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I think they recently changed the requirements, i think baby products are now excluded from it
193145
There are no flame retardant chemicals. The flammability requirements are met by using natural fibers, such as cotton, instead of more flammable petroleum-based fillers, such as polyurethane foam.
532312
I am wondering the same thing about the flammability. Did you ever find out the answer?
1026015
I did not apply any flame retardant to this. I believe it is in the material. I love this thing! It has saved our daughter from some pretty scary falls! We were considering just moving our coffee table until I found this! Hope this helps. :)
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It's garbage. It reeks horribly... I believe it's got a polyurethane wrapping, which is responsible for the majority of the off-gassing. Big, giant notice stating that it meets CA flammability requirements, AKA it's chock full of flame retardant chemicals. Not at all non-toxic.
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Wrote the manufacturer, who was very responsive, and they said NO, it does not contain flame retardants. They also stated "MedSlant is made out of 95% hypo-allergenic polyurethane foam and 5% soy. The soy does not impact the foam - it just makes it more eco-friendly. MedSlant is made in the USA so you don't have to worry about vapor odors." And that's why I will be spending more on this pillow... no chemicals, please :)
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I can't speak to flame retardants, not sure, but didn't notice any nasty smell. The bed feels like a regular mattress and has been fine for a 200+ lb guest.
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If it were free of chemicals, it would be outer space, not a mattress. In that case, I wouldn't recommend sleeping on it. I'm guessing you're asking in particular about the fire prevention chemicals that are sprayed onto most foam furniture now, outside of the state of California. I have no idea. Hope someone from the mattress company pipes up about the pros and cons of their manufacturing process.
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I have this same tent in the Carolini version and contacted HABA before buying. Their tents do NOT have flame retardants in them, but are intrinsically retardant by nature of the construction of the fabric (polyester)--meaning, they do not add flame retardant chemicals like most other children's play tent companies do. (This tent had absolutely no funky odor upon opening.) Higher priced than others, but worth the extra investment in my child's health and well-being. These tents are high-quality, sturdily constructed, safe, beautiful and will last a lifetime.
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Sorry it took me so long to respond. To be honest I can't remember and I've lost the original paperwork, probably because it's been about two years since purchase. However if I were to judge simply by touch and sight I would say the materials were a synthetic blend. The mattress cover, cotton. Flame retardant? Not likely, especially since everything can go through the washing machine. Most items I've encountered that are "flame retardant" are NOT machine washable. Safety certifications? None that I remember, though I was very thorough in reading the warnings. They were fairly simple. Do NOT use once child begins to roll over. Do NOT use if child exceeds certain weight. (The certain weight I cannot remember. I had a smaller baby so reaching the weight limits were not a concern for us.) The Arm's Reach came with very simple instructions as well as a detailed do's and do not's that kept my little one safe, as well as a friends little one safe. Now we're getting ready to use it for our second, and I would not pause a moment to loan or gift it to another expecting mom.
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MamaDoo Kids here:As a result of the CPSC official categorization of our Mattress Topper, we are exempt from 16-CFR 1633 flammability standards. Further, as of January 1, 2014 we are also exempt from California Technical Bulletin 117, which means our foam does NOT have flame retardants at all.All our products conform to all rules and regulations set forth by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, (CPSIA) and they are rigorously tested to ensure that all parts are lead-safe, bpa-free, and phthalate-free.As parents ourselves we are very proud of our non-toxic, safe products. Please write us again if we can help in any way. MamaDoo Kids here:As a result of the CPSC official categorization of our Mattress Topper, we are exempt from 16-CFR 1633 flammability standards. Further, as of January 1, 2014 we are also exempt from California Technical Bulletin 117, which means our foam does NOT have flame retardants at all.All our products conform to all rules and regulations set forth by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, (CPSIA) and they are rigorously tested to ensure that all parts are lead-safe, bpa-free, and phthalate-free.As parents ourselves we are very proud of our... » Read More MamaDoo Kids here:As a result of the CPSC official categorization of our Mattress Topper, we are exempt from 16-CFR 1633 flammability standards. Further, as of January 1, 2014 we are also exempt from California Technical Bulletin 117, which means our foam does NOT have flame retardants at all.All our products conform to all rules and regulations set forth by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, (CPSIA) and they are rigorously tested to ensure that all parts are lead-safe, bpa-free, and phthalate-free.As parents ourselves we are very proud of our non-toxic, safe products. Please write us again if we can help in any way. « Show Less
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I was wondering the same thing, and it looks like the answer is most likely yes. One reviewer mentioned that the same product is sold in ebay, and that product description states that there is an inch foam at the center and that the mattress meets California flame retardant bulletin. See http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Traditional-Japanese-Thai-Floor-Rolling-Futon-Mattresses-Beds-30-W-x-80-L-/290945623787?pt=Mattresses&hash;=item43bdb5e6ebFor more info on flame retardants and safety issues, go to http://www.greensciencepolicy.org/frequently-asked-questions
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I would be highly surprised and disappointed if it was treated, as I purchased the topper under the impression that it wasn't. Also, the tag doesn't specify that it is flame-retardant or compliant with the law in that regard, and in fact advises against dry cleaning, and I directly quote, "because of the harsh and toxic chemicals used during the process". That said, I LOVE this topper. I can't recommend it highly enough. It's construction and quality is superb, and has made all the difference in the world comfort- and temperature-wise on our mattress. Before purchasing this topper, my fianc and I were overheating and miserable on our supposedly nontoxic foam mattress. I got the topper to hold us over until we can afford a latex mattress instead, but will definitely continue to use this organic topper even when we do. Hope this helps!
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Info says boric acid. There is no odor. Boric acid is non-toxic. Used for washing contacts and such. So if it meets fire specs, I wonder why everyone isn't using it. Mattress seems very good.
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The tag on the sofa reads "This article meets the flammability requirements of California Bureau of Home Furnishings, Technical Bulletin 117. Care should be exercised near open flame or with burning cigarettes." Another tag: "Keep away from heaters". I hope this helps!
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Just checked with the company....the product hasn't had the Prop 65 warning on it for over a year. The warning was due to one of the chemicals in the fire retardant that they were required to add, but since that requirement was lifted, they no longer use the fire retardant and therefore have removed the Prop 65 warning.
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doesn't contain any fire retardants. I think only car seat has contain any fire retardants. you may confirm with Britax USA.
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It's my understanding that Haba does not use flame retardants but honestly I can't be 100% certain. I did not directly ask the company before purchasing. If you do find out it meets your criteria I would definitely recommend this tent! The size is good (and tall enough for me to sit in it) and we've spent hours playing in it.