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Gas generating mass

US5064483A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1990
Grant dateNov 12, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B35/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gas generating mass, particularly for inflating airbags for occupant protection systems in motor vehicles, consists of an alkali azide or alkaline earth azide, sulfur in at least an amount that is stoichiometric with respect to the oxidation of the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal of the alkali azide or the alkaline earth azide, as well as, if required, a slag forming agent.

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