Mattress emissions
Respiratory toxicity of mattress emissions in mice. 
by Rosalind Anderson and Julius Anderson
Archives of Environmental Health 2000. Vol 55 pp 38-43.

Several years ago a Philadelphia TV station aired a 
documentary concerning numerous individuals who thought 
they were made sick by sleeping on their new mattress. 
According to our laboratory investigations, they were 
probably correct.

We exposed groups of laboratory mice to the fumes released 
by several types of mattress, especially ones with vinyl 
covers and polyurethane foam cores.  We collected scientific 
data demonstrating irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat 
as well as  difficulty breathing. Some mice developed 
asthma-like reactions. 

The data demonstrate that some mattresses release toxic 
(poisonous) chemicals into the air.