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Flexible polyurethane foam has been in existence since the mid-1950s. Because of its performance characteristics it has a wide variety of uses. ... It serves as cushioning in upholstered furniture and mattresses. It protects carpet by providing a resilient underlay. Automobile and airplane seats contain foam. Packaging and medical applications are also common. Flexible polyurethane foam is the product of an exothermic reaction that creates a resilient cellular matrix that can then be cut to size for its intended use. Since the late 1950's, auxiliary blowing agents have been used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam. Two main characteristics of flexible foam are density and firmness (or softness). Auxiliary blowing agents help control both of these characteristics. By vaporizing at an appropriate temperature, the auxiliary blowing agent produces additional bubble growth and, thereby, reduces the density of the foam.  3, record 1, English, - flexible%20polyurethane%20foam

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Polyurethane is made during the reaction of an isocyanate and one or more polyols. It can be made into flexible or rigid foam and solid forms. The foams are good insulators, and used for products such as building insulation, car seats and furniture.  4, record 1, English, - flexible%20polyurethane%20foam

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

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Mousse de polyuréthanne fabriquée par mise en réaction de polyéthers et de diisocyanate de toluène.  2, record 1, French, - mousse%20souple%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne

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FOAMEX International, producteur de mousses souples de polyuréthanne employées dans la fabrication de meubles, de produits de literie, de thibaudes et de produits automobiles, a supprimé sa consommation de 400 000 lb de CFC-11 à son usine de Toronto entre 1987 et 1993.  3, record 1, French, - mousse%20souple%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne

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Le fluorotrichlorométhane (Fréon 11) est utilisé pour la fabrication des mousses de polyuréthanne.  2, record 1, French, - mousse%20souple%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne

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CFCs and HCFCs are used in the manufacture of some blown plastic foams which are termed either rigid or flexible. Rigid plastic foams are mainly used in insulation but are also used for packaging material and as filler. Flexible foams are primarily used for articles such as upholstered furniture, car seats and mattresses. ... In rigid insulation foams, the CFCs and HCFCs are retained to improve insulation. In nonrigid foams the blowing agent is not fully retained.  2, record 2, English, - flexible%20foam

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

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Les polyuréthannes incluent des mousses rigides, semi-rigides, flexibles et à pellicule externe incorporée utilisées à l'intérieur des automobiles et dans la fabrication de nombreux produits d'usage courant.  2, record 2, French, - mousse%20souple

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Mousses rigides et souples. Au milieu des années 1980, les CFC entraient généreusement dans la fabrication des mousses rigides et souples. Avec la signature du Protocole de Montréal et soucieux de la couche d'ozone, les fabricants canadiens des mousses n'ont pas perdu un moment pour trouver des substituts aux CFC dans leurs procédés. Certains ont pris une part active à la rédaction d'un rapport technique du PNUE sur les options de remplacement pour les mousses rigides et souples. Les fabricants canadiens de produits renfermant des mousses ont éliminé l'emploi de CFC en modifiant leurs procédés de fabrication et la chimie de leurs produits.  1, record 2, French, - mousse%20souple

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