CPSC bans sale, use of UF insulation

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5533214

The banning of urea formaldehyde foam insulation by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was prompted by laboratory tests linking formaldehyde gases that are released when the sun heats the building's exterior and as the product cures to cancer - as well as by consumer complaints of adverse physical reactions. The restriction applies only to home and school applications, but since these represent 90% of sales, the ruling is expected to wipe out the foam business. The release of formaldehyde gases is generally due to improper installation, but no voluntary standard was felt to be possible. Building owners will be looking at alternative insulating materials, especially blown materials. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5533214
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 7:9; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
COLLOIDS
CONSUMER PROTECTION
DISPERSIONS
FOAMS
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
PUBLIC HEALTH
REGULATIONS
THERMAL INSULATION
UREA-FORMALDEHYDE FOAMS