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Airbag explosive composition and process for producing said composition
Assignee: Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd
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Filing: 1996-07-25
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Granted: 2000-03-07
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Expires: 2016-07-25
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to an airbag explosive composition comprising a fuel ingredient, an oxidizing agent and a binder for binding them, said binder being hydrotalcite group expressed by the following general formula (1), and a producing method therefor: [M.sup.2+.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ].sup.x+ [A.sup.n-.sub.x/n. mH 2 O] x- (1) where M 2+ represents a bivalent metal such as Mg 2+ , Mn 2+ , Fe 2+ , Co 2+ , Ni 2+ , Cu 2+ and Zn 2+ ; M 3+ represents a trivalent metal such as Al 3+ , Fe 3+ , Cr 3+ , Co 3+ and In 3+ ; A n- represents an n-valence anion such as OH - , F - , Cl - , NO 3 - , C0 3 2- , SO 4 2- , Fe(CN) 6 3- , CH 3 COO - , oxalate ion and salicylate ion; and 0<x≦0.33.
Inventors
- 👤 Yuji Ito
- 👤 Eishi Sato
- 👤 Akihiko Tanaka
- 👤 Makoto Iwasaki
- 👤 Kenjiro Ikeda
- 👤 Eri Oishi
- 👤 Ryo Minoguchi
- 👤 Eiichiro Yoshikawa
- 👤 Akihiko Kuroiwa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:41
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06D; C06D5/00; C06D5/06; C06B; C06B45/00; C06B45/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 37
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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An airbag explosive composition, comprising: (a) a fuel selected from the group consisting of (i) 5-aminotetrazole, (ii) an alkali metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole and (iii) an alkaline earth metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole; (b) an oxidizing agent for the combustion of said fuel; and (c) a hydrotalcite binder for ingredients (a) and (b) having the formula: [M.sup.2+.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ].sup.x+ [A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O].sup.x- wherein M 2+ is a bivalent metal ion; M 3+ is a trivalent metal ion; A n- is an n-valent anion; and < x≦0.33 and m is a positive integer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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An airbag explosive composition, comprising: (a) a fuel selected from the group consisting of (i) 5-aminotetrazole, (ii) an alkali metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole and (iii) an alkaline earth metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole; (b) an oxidizing agent for the combustion of said fuel; and (c) a hydrotalcite binder for ingredients (a) and (b) having the formula: [M.sup.2+.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ].sup.x+ [A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O].sup.x- wherein M 2+ is a bivalent metal ion; M 3+ is a trivalent metal ion; A n- is an n-valent anion; and < x≦0.33 and m is a positive integer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein said bivalent metal ion M 2+ is selected from the group consisting of Mg 2+ , Mn 2- , Fe 2+ , Co 2+ , Ni 2+ , Cu 2+ and Zn 2+ , said trivalent metal ion M 3+ is selected from the group consisting of Al 3+ , Fe 3+ , Cr 2+ , Co 3+ and In 3+ and said n-valent anion is a member selected from the group consisting of OH - , F - , Cl - , NO 3- , CO 3 2- , SO 4 2- , Fe(CN) 6 3- , CH 3 COO - , oxalate ion and salicylate ion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein said hydrotalcite is a hydrotalcite of the formula: Mg 6 Al 2 (OH) 16 CO 3 .4H 2 O or pyroaurite of the formula: Mg 6 Fe 2 (OH) 16 CO 3 .4H 2 O.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 3, wherein the amount of said hydrotalcite in the composition is 2-30% by weight.
Claim 6
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The composition as set forth in claim 4, wherein the amount of said hydrotalcite in the composition is 3-10% by weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 3, wherein the 50% average particle diameter of a reference number of particles of said hydrotalcite is 30 μm or less.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein the 50% average particle diameter of a reference number of said fuel is 5-80 μm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein said oxidizing agent is at least one nitrate or nitrite of an alkali metal ion, an alkaline earth metal ion or ammonium ion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein said oxidizing agent is a mixture of an oxohalogen acid salt and at least one nitrate or nitrite of an alkali metal ion, an alkaline earth metal ion or an ammonium ion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein said oxidizing agent is strontium nitrate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 8, wherein the 50% average particle diameter of a reference number of particles of said oxidizing agent is 5-80 μm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein said explosive composition comprises at least one combustion catalyst selected from the group consisting of components (d) and (e), wherein: (d) is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of zirconium, hafnium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, nickel or iron or an oxide or sulfide thereof; and (e) is at least one member selected from the group consisting of carbon, sulfur and phosphorus.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 12, wherein the amount of said combustion catalyst is 10% by weight or less.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 13, wherein the amount of said combustion catalyst is 2-8% by weight.
Claim 16
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The composition as set forth in claim 12, wherein the 50% average particle diameter of a reference number of particles of said combustion catalyst is 10 μm or less.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein a water-soluble polymer as a formability modifier is added to the composition.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 16, wherein said water-soluble polymer is at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polyvinyl ether, polymaleic copolymer, polyethyleneimide, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylamide, sodium polyacrylate and ammonium polyacrylate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 17, wherein said water-soluble polymer is polyvinyl alcohol which is present in the composition in an amount of 0.01-0.5% by weight.
Claim 20
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein a lubricant is added to the composition and then the composition is shaped.
Claim 21
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The composition as set forth in claim 19, wherein said lubricant is at least one material selected from the group consisting of stearic acid, zinc stearate, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, aluminum stearate, molybdenum disulfide, graphite, atomized silica and boron nitride.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein the explosive composition is shaped into tablets or disk-like objects.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 1, wherein said composition is an enhancer for an airbag.
Claim 24
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The composition as set forth in claim 22, wherein said explosive composition is shaped into granules of a diameter of 1.0 mm or less.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 23, wherein said explosive composition is heat-treated at 100-120° C. for 2-24 hours after being shaped into a granular shape.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
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A method of preparing an airbag explosive composition, comprising: mixing (a) a fuel selected from the group consisting of (i) 5-aminotetrazole, (ii) an alkali metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole and (iii) an alkaline earth metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole; (b) an oxidizing agent for the combustion of said fuel; and (c) a hydrotalcite binder for ingredients (a) and (b) having the formula: [M.sup.2+.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ].sup.x+ [A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O].sup.x- wherein M 2+ is a bivalent metal ion; M 3+ is a trivalent metal ion; A n- is an n-valent anion; and 0<x≦0.33 and m is a positive integer; shaping the mixture into a given shape; and thereafter heat-treating the shaped mixture at 100-120° C. for 2-24 hours.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
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A method of preparing an airbag explosive composition, comprising: mixing (a) a fuel selected from the group consisting of (i) 5-aminotetrazole, (ii) an alkali metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole and (iii) an alkaline earth metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole; (b) an oxidizing agent for the combustion of said fuel; and (c) a hydrotalcite binder for ingredients (a) and (b) having the formula: [M.sup.2+.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ].sup.x+ [A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O].sup.x- wherein M 2+ is a bivalent metal ion; M 3+ is a trivalent metal ion; A n- is an n-valent anion; and 0<x≦0.33 and m is a positive integer; shaping the mixture into a given shape; and thereafter heat-treating the shaped mixture at 100-120° C. for 2-24 hours.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 25, wherein said bivalent metal ion M 2+ is selected from the group consisting of Mg 2+ , Mn 2- , Fe 2+ , Co 2+ , Ni 2+ , Cu 2+ and Zn 2+ , said trivalent metal ion M 3+ is selected from the group consisting of Al 3+ , Fe 3+ , Cr 2+ , Co 3+ and In 3+ and said n-valent anion is a member selected from the group consisting of OH - , F - , Cl - , NO 3- , CO 3 2- , SO 4 2- , Fe(CN) 6 3- , CH 3 COO - , oxalate ion and salicylate ion.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 25, wherein said hydrotalcite binder consists of hydrotalcite having the formula: Mg 6 Al 2 (OH) 16 CO 3 .4H 2 O or pyroaurite having the formula: Mg 6 Fe 2 (OH) 16 CO 3 .4H 2 O.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
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A method of preparing an airbag explosive composition, comprising: mixing the following ingredients (a)-(d): (a) a fuel selected from the group consisting of (1) 5-aminotetrazole, (2) an alkali metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole and (3) an alkaline earth metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole; (b) an oxidizing agent for the combustion of said fuel; and (d) at least one combustion catalyst selected from the group consisting of (i) and (ii) which regulate the oxidation reaction: (i) is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of zirconium, hafnium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, nickel or iron or an oxide or sulfide thereof; and (ii) at least one of carbon, sulfur or phosphorus, and (c) a hydrotalcite binder for ingredients (a), (b) and (d) having the formula: [M.sup.2+.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ].sup.x+ [A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O].sup.x- wherein M 2+ is a bivalent metal ion; M 3+ is a trivalent metal ion; A n- is an n-valent anion; and < x≦0.33 and m is a positive integer; shaping the mixture into a given shape; and thereafter heat-treating the shaped mixture at 100-120° C. for 2-24 hours.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
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A method of preparing an airbag explosive composition, comprising: mixing the following ingredients (a)-(d): (a) a fuel selected from the group consisting of (1) 5-aminotetrazole, (2) an alkali metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole and (3) an alkaline earth metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole; (b) an oxidizing agent for the combustion of said fuel; and (d) at least one combustion catalyst selected from the group consisting of (i) and (ii) which regulate the oxidation reaction: (i) is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of zirconium, hafnium, molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, nickel or iron or an oxide or sulfide thereof; and (ii) at least one of carbon, sulfur or phosphorus, and (c) a hydrotalcite binder for ingredients (a), (b) and (d) having the formula: [M.sup.2+.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ].sup.x+ [A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O].sup.x- wherein M 2+ is a bivalent metal ion; M 3+ is a trivalent metal ion; A n- is an n-valent anion; and < x≦0.33 and m is a positive integer; shaping the mixture into a given shape; and thereafter heat-treating the shaped mixture at 100-120° C. for 2-24 hours.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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The composition as set forth in claim 28, wherein said bivalent metal ion M 2+ is selected from the group consisting of Mg 2+ , Mn 2- , Fe 2+ , Co 2+ , Ni 2+ , Cu 2+ and Zn 2+ , said trivalent metal ion M 3+ is selected from the group consisting of Al 3+ , Fe 3+ , Cr 2+ , Co 3+ and In 3+ and said n-valent anion is a member selected from the group consisting of OH - , F - , Cl - , NO 3- , CO 3 2- , SO 4 2- , Fe(CN) 6 3- , CH 3 COO - , oxalate ion and salicylate ion.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28, wherein said hydrotalcite binder consists of hydrotalcite having the formula: Mg 6 Al 2 (OH) 16 CO 3 .4H 2 O or pyroaurite having the formula: Mg 6 Fe 2 (OH) 16 CO 3 .4H 2 O.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 25, wherein the 50% average particle diameter of a reference number of particles of said fuel is 5-80 μm; the 50% average particle diameter of a reference number of particles of said oxidizing agent is 5-80 μm; and a 50% the average particle diameter of a reference number of particles of said binder is 30 μm or less.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 28, wherein the 50% average particle diameter of a reference number of particles of said fuel is 5-80 μm; the 50% average particle diameter of a reference number of particles of said oxidizing agent is 5-80 μm; the 50% average particle diameter of a reference number of particles of said combustion catalyst is 10 μm or less; and the average particle diameter of 50% of the particles of said binder is 30 μm or less.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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An airbag explosive composition, comprising: (a) a fuel which is an organic compound containing a plurality of nitrogen atoms; (b) an oxidizing agent for the combustion of said nitrogen containing fuel; and (c) a hydrotalcite binder for ingredients (a) and (b) having the formula: [M.sup.2+.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ].sup.x+ [A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O].sup.x- wherein M 2+ is a bivalent metal ion; M 3+ is a trivalent metal ion; A n- is an n-valent anion; and 0<x≦0.33 and m is a positive integer.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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An airbag explosive composition, comprising: (a) a fuel which is an organic compound containing a plurality of nitrogen atoms; (b) an oxidizing agent for the combustion of said nitrogen containing fuel; and (c) a hydrotalcite binder for ingredients (a) and (b) having the formula: [M.sup.2+.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ].sup.x+ [A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O].sup.x- wherein M 2+ is a bivalent metal ion; M 3+ is a trivalent metal ion; A n- is an n-valent anion; and 0<x≦0.33 and m is a positive integer.
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