Toxic Mattress Chemicals: What the CPSC Risk Assessment Reveals

In 2007, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) began requiring all mattresses to be flame-retardant. Consequently, the commission wrote a risk assessment for the chemicals manufacturers would use to meet these standards. You can find the details of that assessment below.

Why the CPSC Claims Are Deceptive

The CPSC claims that mattresses do not contain enough chemicals to harm sleepers. Furthermore, they argue these toxins stay inside the bed and never enter your body. We have proven both of these claims are completely false.

When reviewing their assessment, you must ask these three simple questions:

1. Hidden Ingredients: If these regulations help consumers, why is there no disclosure on mattress law tags?

2. No Regulation: Why did the CPSC fail to set upper limits on the amount of chemicals used?

3. The Prescription Loophole: Why can doctors prescribe a “chemical-free” mattress if these toxins are safe?

The answer is clear. The CPSC ignored consumer safety to protect the profits of chemical companies. Evidence suggests special interests and bribery drove these decisions.

The Toxic Truth: Breaking Down the Chemicals

The CPSC’s own report highlights the dangerous nature of these substances. Here is what they admit about the chemicals in your bed:

Ammonium Polyphosphate

The CPSC lacks data on chronic exposure or neurological effects for this chemical. In other words, they simply do not know the long-term impact on your health.

Antimony Trioxide

The CPSC considers this substance “toxic” under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Notably, Antimony is a heavy metal that is even more toxic than mercury.

Boric Acid

This chemical also meets the official definition of “toxic.” Most people recognize Boric Acid as a common roach killer, yet it is inside your mattress.

Decabromodiphenyl Oxide (Deca)

This toxin meets the definition of “toxic” due to its organ system toxicity. It can destroy your organs. In individuals with low body fat, it can even be fatal.

Melamine

The Federal Hazardous Substances Act classifies Melamine as “acutely toxic.” This is the same substance that caused mass pet deaths in contaminated food.

Vinylidene Chloride

Like Melamine, the government defines this chemical as “acutely toxic.” You are breathing and absorbing these substances every single night.

 

 

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