Information Regarding Retrofoam

Feb. 4, 2009

Dear REEP Customers,

We are surprised to hear Health Canada's conclusion that Retrofoam is a urea formaldehyde-based product. The Spec Sheets provided by the manufacturer specifically say that it does not contain formaldehyde, and a Tech Sheet on the Retrofoam website describes its product as an “environmentally safe and friendly product made from nitrogen-based organic polymers. The foam is non-toxic and contains no solvents or petro-chemicals.”

We are continuing to investigate this issue and we will keep our customers informed as new information comes forward.

Regarding ecoENERGY Grants:

Natural Resources Canada's ecoENERGY program will continue to provide incentives to homeowners participating in their program who installed the product, based on the insulation value that it provides. 

More Information:

Feb 3, 2009 Advisory from Health Canada

Feb 3, 2009 Press Release from RetroFoam of Canada

Fact Sheet on Urea Formaldehyde from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation