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(57) [Summary] [Construction] A fuel gas-generating fuel mixture for a vehicle passenger protection system, in particular an air bag system, contains 20 to 45% by weight of an organic compound consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The compound has an oxygen content of more than 35% and a melting point above 170 ° C., and the fuel mixture further comprises an inorganic oxidant from the group of perchlorates in a proportion of 55 to 80% by weight. [Effect] The fuel component has no toxicity, high thermal stability and low hygroscopicity. Furthermore, the drive gas resulting from this fuel mixture contains only traces of harmful gases and is not toxic to combustion residues. |