What is MC (Methylene Chloride) ?

MC (Methylene Chloride) is a colourless liquid with a mild, sweet odour. Another name for it is Dichloromethane. MC (Methylene Chloride) is a widely used chemical solvent with a diverse number of applications. It is commonly used in paint removers and in various chemical processing operations. It also is employed in the production of flexible polyurethane foams, aerosol and adhesive formulations. MC (Methylene Chloride) was introduced as an auxiliary blowing agent in the production of flexible polyurethane foams in 1989 as an interim replacement of CFC-11, this already banned in the whole world.

How MC affects the mattress you are sleeping on every night?

MC (Methylene Chloride) is a chemical compound used as an auxiliary blowing agent or softener in the production of softer grades of flexible polyurethane foams for furniture and bedding industries. In mattress component, the flexible polyurethane foams are used as the quilting material on the top, bottom and border. The comfort layers of the mattress are mostly using polyurethane foams too. As soft as the comfort layer is, as more MC (Methylene Chloride) is used to produce it. This chemical is banned in European Country and United State in the polyurethane foams production, but it is still widely used in Asia, because of no restriction.

Stop sleeping with harmful chemical!

The conclusions, MC (Methylene Chloride) are definitely harmful and polluted our environment. It will direct affect the workers’ health at the workplace. MC (Methylene Chloride) may not affect your health immediately as an end user, but in the long runs? As you know how long you are going to use a new mattress and how many hours a day you will spend on the mattress, it can and it will. Don’t take the risk; stop sleeping with harmful chemical today.