Chemicals and processes that produce SPF-why they matter 

• Find out more about isocyanates, the key ingredient in SPF, and other SPF chemicals.

Types of spray polyurethane foam products

• Learn about the three main types of SPF products, each of which have different applications.

Health concerns

• Exposures to SPF chemicals can cause asthma, sensitization, lung damage, other respiratory and breathing problems, and skin and eye irritation.

Exposure potential

• The potential for exposure varies due to the amount of product used, the delivery mechanism, and overall application process. 

Safer work practices for SPF

• Explore comprehensive safer workplace practices for all who use SPF and building occupants.

Contractor-client communications and contractor safe work practices checklists with self-evaluation tool

• Read about EPA's contractor checklist to help SFP processional contractors protect themselves, workers, and others (también en Español).
   
• Get the one-pager contractor-to-client communications checklist to help clients understand what to expect when the contractor installs high-pressure, two-component SPF insulation (también en Español).
   
• Get a self-evaluation tool for contractors meant to complement the on-site checklists. 

Ventilation guidance for SPF application

• Following EPA's ventilation principles and strategies can help protect workers and building occupants.

Vacate and safe re-entry time for SPF application

• Learn more about considerations for vacating and re-entering the premises.

Hazard Communication Standard and safety data sheets (SDSs)

• Using SDSs and chemical hazard labels helps to better protect health and the environment by providing enhanced and consistent information on chemical hazards.

Related EPA activities

• Learn more about EPA's programs that address isocyanates.

Related federal and state activities

• Explore programs related to SPF from federal and state agencies.

Related international activities

• Learn more about international SPF activities from the European Union, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Canada.

Related certification and training

• Become certified to install SPF or take a safety training.

• For more information on the distinctions between the various spray polyurethane foam (SPF) products and guidelines that should be followed during application whether you’re a:

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• Homeowner
• Contractor 
• Builder
• Weatherization professional

• Get overall information at American Chemistry Council’s Center for Polyurethanes Industry Spray Polyurethane Foam Health and Safety website.