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  2. Foam rubber - Wikipedia

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    Foam rubber yoga mat. Foam rubber (also known as cellular rubber, sponge rubber, or expanded rubber) is rubber that has been made with a foaming agent so that its structure is an air-filled matrix. Commercial foam rubber is generally made of synthetic rubber, natural latex, or polyurethane. Latex foam rubber, used in mattresses, is well known ...

  3. Closed-cell PVC foamboard - Wikipedia

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    Closed-cell PVC foam takes solid shape due to its linear structure. However, due to this structure, it is more brittle than open-celled PVC foam. It is available in densities varying from 3 to 25 pounds per cubic foot (0.048 to 0.400 g/cm 3). [3] It has a low flammability rate. [4]

  4. Firefighting foam - Wikipedia

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    Firefighting foam is a foam used for fire suppression. Its role is to cool the fire and to coat the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, thus achieving suppression of the combustion . Firefighting foam was invented by the Moldovan engineer and chemist Aleksandr Loran in 1902.

  5. Mattress protector - Wikipedia

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    A mattress protector (also mattress cover, mattress pad may mean this or a mattress topper [1]) is an item of removable bedding that sits on top of, or encases, a mattress to protect it. Some mattress protectors also provide protection to the person sleeping on the mattress from allergens and irritants such as dust mites , bed bugs , mold , and ...

  6. Foam depopulation - Wikipedia

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    Aftermath of foam depopulation being used on a flock of turkeys with a few still alive, as often occurs. Foam depopulation or foaming is a means of mass killing farm animals by spraying foam over a large area to obstruct breathing and ultimately cause suffocation. [1] It is usually used to attempt to stop disease spread. [2]

  7. Compressed air foam system - Wikipedia

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    A major advantage of using CAFS is having the unique ability to produce a wide range of foam qualities or foam types to provide the most appropriate foam response to individual fire situations. This gives the fire officer the advantage of custom tailoring the best foam type for the tactical use and fire problem at hand..

  8. Mattress pad - Wikipedia

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    A mattress topper on a boxspring mattress. A mattress pad, mattress topper, or underpad is designed to lie atop a mattress. Made from a variety of materials including wool, cotton, memory foam, feather and latex, [1] its function is to provide an extra layer of comfort, especially when the existing mattress is worn or uncomfortable.

  9. Mattress - Wikipedia

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    Similar to memory foam mattresses, a high density foam mattress uses a more compact foam typically made from polyurethane. This kind of foam is made largely from open cells that are packed together tightly. [24] High density foam mattresses offer comfort and longevity because they are more dense than a traditional foam mattress.