Pepper spray is a tear agent because it is a chemical compound that irritates the eyes causing excessive production of tears, temporary pain and blindness, which is used by security forces to control crowds and in some countries for self-defense. It is composed of natural pepper extract and oleoginous substance, being packaged in spray form or bombs with moral effect.
First aid in case of exposure to pepper spray
First aid in case of exposure to pepper spray are:
- Stimulate the production of tears and wash the eyes with abundant water;
- Wash skin with water and detergent until complete removal of contents.
Washing the skin with water only is not enough because it is an oily product.
Effects of pepper spray
The effects of pepper spray include:
- Burning and burning in the skin, eyes, mouth, throat;
- Blurred, blurred vision, momentary blindness;
- There may be a cough.
