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Depends on the type of foam: Polystyrene foams (hard stuff in your Eskie (ice box/cooler) releases various nasty chemicals such as di-isocyanate- a known sensitiser for those with or predisposed to asthma. The spray can foam used to seal gaps releases this too. This is the same for foam rubber, which uses poly-urethane as a base, also releases di-isocyanate and releases these. Nice to know that the "new car smell" is mainly di-isocyanate, and a whole heap of other nasty gases released from the plastic. Like any material, if it is not made properly, it can break down more easily, and can interact with other materials, most likely the plastic and paint of you favourite (and most expensive) loco!
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