The Science in Pepper Spray
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Article Title: The Science in Pepper Spray
Author: Richard Armen
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Pepper spray has been used by law enforcement agencies and civilians for self defense for several decades. The basis for the pepper spray recipe, however, dates back much further � to ancient China and India. Packed with red chili pepper, warriors would use different methods to subdue an enemy temporarily. In Japan, ninjas were known to use black pepper to their advantage.
Today, derivatives of the chemicals in peppers are still used to create modern forms of pepper-based defense systems. Although there have been several advances in the formulation of pepper spray over the past few decades, in general most sprays on the market contain the same chemicals found in natural peppers.
In 1973, pepper spray containing oleoresin capsicum (OC) derived from hot peppers was developed as an aerosol spray. Its first widespread adoption was by the FBI, for use incapacitating animals and humans for temporary durations. Today, sprays containing CS (orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile) and CN (chloroacetophenone), are the types of pepper spray civilians walk with on an everyday basis. There is a third pepper spray waiting to be introduced to the public called CR. Capsaicin & Dihydrocapsaicin are the main component in most forms of self defense spray, comprising about 80 to 90 percent of the liquid.
Capsaicin, derived from hot peppers, is a mix of many chemical compounds called capsaicinoids. These are the chemicals that cause chili peppers to be so hot. OC is insoluble in water, meaning that it can be diluted by water into a concentration that is nonlethal yet still able to take down an attacker. This solution is then compressed in an aerosol spray can, not unlike that used for hairspray or spray paint. The careful mixture of water and potent chemicals allows the spray to exit the canister in the form of fine droplets.
When it comes out of the canister, the pepper spray solution is propelled at the attacker. The main ingredients cause eye irritation along with a host of other symptoms. The oleoresin capsaicin targets the trigeminal cells in the mouth, nose and stomach as well. These cells are connected to the production of endorphins, which act as a natural painkiller for the human body. This connection makes it possible for some people to eat hot habanero peppers without flinching, although the same people are still affected by the chemicals in pepper spray.
After a targeted individual is sprayed with this substance, they will experience symptoms such as eyes swollen shut for up to 45 minutes, providing plenty of time for you to get away. Eating a hot pepper doesn't sting forever, though, and neither do the effects of pepper spray. There are no long-lasting or permanent effects of being sprayed with this device.
Pepper spray is unlike many other self defense products because its effectiveness relies solely on the chemicals contained in the canister. It requires no physical strength or training to be able to use correctly. For these reasons, carrying pepper spray is a safe and effective way to protect yourself.
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Article Title: The Science in Pepper Spray
Author: Richard Armen
Word Count: 506
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Pepper spray has been used by law enforcement agencies and civilians for self defense for several decades. The basis for the pepper spray recipe, however, dates back much further � to ancient China and India. Packed with red chili pepper, warriors would use different methods to subdue an enemy temporarily. In Japan, ninjas were known to use black pepper to their advantage.
Today, derivatives of the chemicals in peppers are still used to create modern forms of pepper-based defense systems. Although there have been several advances in the formulation of pepper spray over the past few decades, in general most sprays on the market contain the same chemicals found in natural peppers.
In 1973, pepper spray containing oleoresin capsicum (OC) derived from hot peppers was developed as an aerosol spray. Its first widespread adoption was by the FBI, for use incapacitating animals and humans for temporary durations. Today, sprays containing CS (orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile) and CN (chloroacetophenone), are the types of pepper spray civilians walk with on an everyday basis. There is a third pepper spray waiting to be introduced to the public called CR. Capsaicin & Dihydrocapsaicin are the main component in most forms of self defense spray, comprising about 80 to 90 percent of the liquid.
Capsaicin, derived from hot peppers, is a mix of many chemical compounds called capsaicinoids. These are the chemicals that cause chili peppers to be so hot. OC is insoluble in water, meaning that it can be diluted by water into a concentration that is nonlethal yet still able to take down an attacker. This solution is then compressed in an aerosol spray can, not unlike that used for hairspray or spray paint. The careful mixture of water and potent chemicals allows the spray to exit the canister in the form of fine droplets.
When it comes out of the canister, the pepper spray solution is propelled at the attacker. The main ingredients cause eye irritation along with a host of other symptoms. The oleoresin capsaicin targets the trigeminal cells in the mouth, nose and stomach as well. These cells are connected to the production of endorphins, which act as a natural painkiller for the human body. This connection makes it possible for some people to eat hot habanero peppers without flinching, although the same people are still affected by the chemicals in pepper spray.
After a targeted individual is sprayed with this substance, they will experience symptoms such as eyes swollen shut for up to 45 minutes, providing plenty of time for you to get away. Eating a hot pepper doesn't sting forever, though, and neither do the effects of pepper spray. There are no long-lasting or permanent effects of being sprayed with this device.
Pepper spray is unlike many other self defense products because its effectiveness relies solely on the chemicals contained in the canister. It requires no physical strength or training to be able to use correctly. For these reasons, carrying pepper spray is a safe and effective way to protect yourself.
About The Author: http://www.resistattack.com has a full range of TASER devices to keep you and your family safe. Also check our telescopic baton specials
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