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Nonazide gas generating compositions with reduced toxicity upon combustion

  • US 5,460,668 A
  • Filed: 07/11/1994
  • Issued: 10/24/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A nonazide gas generating composition that forms gases upon combustion useful for inflating a vehicle occupant safety restraint device comprising:

  • a nonazide fuel;

    an oxidizer; and

    a heat absorbing additive comprising a powdered glass compound having a softening point in excess of approximately 590°

    C. (1094°

    F.) for absorbing heat upon combustion of said fuel so as to reduce the combustion temperature thereof;

    provided that the heat absorbing additive is selected from the group consisting of PYREX, VYCOR compounds, alkaline earth aluminosilicate, aluminosilicate, baria alumina borosilicate, and barium alumino borosilicate.

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