Blowing Agents
There are two main types of blowing agents: gases at the temperature that the foam is formed, and gasses generated by chemical reaction. Carbon dioxide, pentane, and chlorofluorocarbons are examples of the former. Blowing agents that produce gas via chemical reactions include baking powder, azodicarbonamide, titanium hydride, and isocyanates (when they react with water).
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