Not exact matches
Organic Crib Mattress:
As the name implies, such mattresses are made of organic materials, and absent of any chemical and industrial
compounds —
flame retardants, PBDE, vinyl, polyurethane foam, latex, etc., in the fear of them causing unwanted harm to their occupants.
These include antibacterials, commercial waterproofers, nanoparticles used
as waterproofing or antibacterial agents, polyurethane, synthetic latex, vinyl, and antimony, phosphate and nitrogen
compounds (
flame retardants).
Older cribs frequently have other chemicals such
as «Deca», a previously very common
flame retardant, or Tris, a
compound found to cause genetic mutation.
They are typically much more expensive than other crib mattresses, but don't contain chemicals and industrial
compounds including
flame retardants known
as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), vinyl, and polyurethane foam.
NSF Standard 401 - Emerging
Compounds / Incidental Contaminants: This standard covers up to 15 contaminants found in tap water such
as pharmaceutical drugs, heavy metals, and
flame retardants.
A wide range of substances, both natural and manmade, are thought to cause endocrine disruption, including pharmaceuticals, dioxin and dioxin - like
compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls, DDT and other pesticides, and plasticizers such
as bisphenol A. Endocrine disruptors may be found in many everyday products — including plastic bottles, metal food cans, detergents,
flame retardants, food, toys, cosmetics, and pesticides.»
Many «triggers» are blamed for the sudden rise in disease prevalence, including endocrine disruptors such
as polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)
flame retardants and metallic peel - off cans,
as use of these household
compounds increased around the same time.
PBDE chemical
compounds are used
as flame retardants in industries that produce electronics, furniture and foam.