TY - JOUR PY - 2006// TI - Fire-resistant flexible foams for high-risk cushioning applications JO - Fire and polymers IV: materials and concepts for hazard prevention A1 - Jayakody, C A1 - Myers, D. A1 - Ogburn, C SP - 291 EP - 304 VL - IS - N2 - In this paper, the fire-performance characteristics and physical properties of highly flame retarded polyurethane-neoprene compound cushioning products will be discussed. The cushioning product for aviation industry, Airflex, is manufactured in distinct seat and back selections, in a variety of colors for a comprehensive variety of firmness choices Airflex foam cushioning will easily meet fire-testing standards required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) when tested in composite with properly treated dress covering fabrics in addition to fire-retardant characteristics, these low-density foam grades show excellent comfort and physical properties. Safguard (TM) cushioning products are utilized to make military, institutional, healthcare, psychiatric, university and crib/youth mattresses that need to meet fire performance standards such as CAL TB No 129, City of Boston BFD IX-11, NFPA 10 1 (R) Life Safety Code (c), ASTM E-1590, CAL TB 603 and the US Navy (NAVSEA PD 1-00, NFPA 267-98 modified) The contract furniture applications with these foam grades easily comply with CAL TB No 133 and ASTM E-1537 when tested in composite with FR upholstery fabrics Safguard (TM) XL cushioning is designed to provide maximum cushion durability for rail and bus transportation vehicles and comply with component fire performance characteristics in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.

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