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What is a tearing gas?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 9/17/2019

There are 3 types of tear gas * CS(chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile) * CN (chloroacetophenone) - often sold as Mace * Pepper spray - made from chili peppers mixed with a vehicle like corn oil CS is stronger than CN but wears off more quickly. Tear gas is often used by law enforcement when they are faced with a combative crowd. Both CN and CS are irritants -- they irritate mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, mouth and lungs and cause tearing, sneezing, coughing, etc. Pepper spray is an inflammatory agent that causes inflammation in the eyes, nose and mouth. Its effect is more debilitating, but you have to hit someone with it directly for it to be effective. This makes it more useful for self-defense against an individual. It is also useful against attacking dogs and bears.

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