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Gas generant composition containing non-metallic salts of 5-nitrobarbituric acid

US5472534A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 1994
Grant dateDec 5, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D239/62
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition is provided which comprises a fuel effective amount of a heterocyclic compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a non-metallic cation; and an oxidizing effective amount of an inorganic oxidizer. The oxidizer can be an inorganic nitrite, an inorganic nitrate, a metal peroxide, a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide, an inorganic perchlorate, or an inorganic chlorate. A binder can be added, if desired. An automotive air bag inflator and a method for generating gas are also disclosed.

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