AUTOIGNITION COMPOSITIONS

摘要

A gas generator (10) includes an autoignition composition that contains an alkali metal chlorate such as potassium chlorate as an oxidizer, a carboxylic acid such as DL-tartaric acid as a fuel, and a desiccant in operable communication therewith. Gas generating systems (180) such as vehicle occupant protection systems (180), containing the gas generator (10), are also provided.