FlameBreaker™ Fire Retardant Protection
in Naturepedic Baby and Children's Mattresses
Non-toxic Alternative to Toxic Fire Retardants
When it comes to bedroom fires, a moment or two can mean the difference
between life and death. A baby mattress can go up in flames in an
instant. Thousands of innocent people are killed or severely injured
from bedroom fires each year. Sadly, babies and children comprise
the majority of these casualties.
The primary filling material used in nearly all baby mattresses
today is polyurethane foam. Polyurethane foam is highly flammable
because it is essentially a petroleum product. In order to combat
this hazard and pass Federal and State flammability standards, polyurethane
foam is typically treated 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
constitute 10-30% of the foam by weight and can easily become airborne.
Naturepedic takes a different approach. Cotton is a far superior
filling material and is significantly less flammable to begin with.
The exclusive FlameBreaker™ non-toxic fire barrier system is
based on baking soda’s unique fire retardant properties and
provides unparalleled protection against the spread of fire, without
the use of harsh industrial and potentially harmful fire retardant
chemicals. FlameBreaker™ was developed by Barry A. Cik, a respected environmental engineer and father who wanted a healthier mattress for his grandchildren.
FlameBreaker™ passes all Federal and State flammability standards including open flame.
With FlameBreaker™ fire protection, you can be confident
that your mattress will not go up in flames or release deadly fumes
as compared to petroleum based mattresses.
You will only find FlameBreaker™ exclusively in the Naturepedic line of baby and children's mattresses.
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