Spray Polyurethane Foam

Welcome to the Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Health and Safety site of the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) and the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA). This site is intended for the spray polyurethane foam professional – from business owners, marketers, and sales representatives to applicators, helpers, and those working with spray polyurethane foam and its chemicals - to provide important product stewardship information about spray polyurethane foam insulation. It is also your source for the most recent developments in the SPF industry related to these issues. » learn more

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Have You Read The MSDS?
This poster is designed to remind spray foam employers and professional contractors about the hazards involved in handling spray polyurethane foam and it’s A and B-side chemical ingredients and the precautionary measures which must be put in place for its usage.

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Exterior Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Health & Safety Q&A
This guidance document, intended for spray polyurethane foam contractors applying SPF to new and existing exterior applications and for those on or around the worksite, provides general guidelines for exterior SPF application and is intended to supplement the specific and detailed information from the materials suppliers MSDS and Product Data Sheet used for installation.
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For Homeowners

Government incentives and public interest have put a spotlight on reducing energy usage and carbon emissions. As the home weatherization and green building industries respond to growing demands, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation continues to gain popularity for its ease-of-use, ability to reduce energy bills, improve indoor comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a homeowner hiring someone to install SPF insulation for you, this site offers information about the benefits and uses of SPF insulation and important considerations when working with a professional contractor to have SPF insulation installed in your home.

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Did You Know?

Did you know that setting up a spill clean-up plan may help you quickly clean up product if a spill or leak occurs. Protecting people first, then minimizing environmental releases and protecting property, will help prevent people from being exposed to potentially harmful levels of MDI/PMDI. Of course, any spill should be addressed in compliance with U.S. environmental laws and in accordance with the manufacturer’s MSDS.


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