摘要 |
A gas generator 10 includes a composition that contains a metal chlorate such as potassium chlorate as an oxidizer, a carboxylic acid such as DL-tartaric acid as a primary fuel, a secondary oxidizer such as strontium nitrate, and if desired, a secondary fuel such as 5-aminotetrazole. Gas generating systems 180 such as vehicle occupant protection systems 180 , containing the gas generator 10 , are also provided. |