“…Hydrocarbon blowing agents such as n-pentane, isopentane, and cyclopentane are commonly used for other applications such as foam board, integral skin, appliances, panels, and others. In the case of SPF applications, some portion of the blowing agent is emitted into the atmosphere [4,6,18,19]. In the case of hydrocarbons, these emissions can cause explosive atmospheres, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.…”