Is XPE foam toxic?

While XPE foam appears to be non-toxic, it is super thin, not even remotely soft, and honestly every mat we tested with XPE just looked flimsy and did not meet our standards. TPU foam (Thermoplastic Polyurethane). TPU is super soft and durable while also being free from all toxic elements.

Is polyvinyl resin safe for babies?

Chemicals to avoid in infant and toddler playmats PVC or Vinyl: PVC is made using a toxic cocktail of materials that could put your little ones at risk from exposure to lead, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hormone-disrupting chemicals like phthalates. This would be my #1 material to avoid with kids and babies.

Is polyethylene foam safe for babies?

Polyethylene(PE) Foam We only use non-toxic PE foam that is safe enough to be used for food packaging. It is laminated into 10 thin layers of foam sheets through a chemical-free adhesive method in order to achieve optimal thickness of 4cm(1.6 inch). Our foams can be recycled after use.

Does EVA foam have Formaldehyde?

However, EVA foam has been found to off-gas formamide. Currently, there are NO 100% formamide-free EVA foam mats on the market. A company can claim that its mats are formamide-free but it can do so because formamide is only tested to a certain level.

What is XPE foam material?

XPE is a chemical crosslinked polyethylene foam, with low density polyethylene resin and a crosslinking agent and foaming agent through continuous foaming and high temperature, XPE is chemically stable, difficult to decompose, odorless and flexible.

Can babies sleep on polyurethane foam?

Evidence shows that it isn’t the best material for a baby to sleep on, with health hazards eminently present. Polyurethane foam is no longer deemed safe for babies, as shown by a study published in Environmental Science & Technology.

What is the difference between polyethylene and polyurethane foam?

Polyethylene is a thermoplastic resin, which means an item made with the material can be recycled, melted down and reformed into another shape. Polyurethane, on the other hand, is a thermoset resin, meaning that it has two parts mixed together to form a chemical chain.

Is EVA foam harmful?

EVA foam play mats are also commonly touted as being non-toxic. However, EVA foam has been found to off-gas formamide. Currently, there are NO 100% formamide-free EVA foam mats on the market. A company can claim that its mats are formamide-free but it can do so because formamide is only tested to a certain level.

Is XPE BPA free?

Our mats are mat from a material called XPE. It’s a safer alternative to traditional EVA and PVC play mats. It’s it free from phthalates, BPA, latex and formaldehyde (that’s what causes that toxic smell when you open other play mats!)

Is PVC cancerous?

Healthy Child Healthy World describes PVC as the most toxic plastic, and vinyl chloride, the chemical used to make PVC, has been described as a known carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer.

What is so bad about PVC?

PVC contains dangerous chemical additives including phthalates, lead, cadmium, and/or organotins, which can be toxic to your child’s health. These toxic additives can leach out or evaporate into the air over time, posing unnecessary dangers to children.