12 Facts About Pepper spray

Pepper spray, oleoresin capsicum spray, OC spray, capsaicin spray, capsicum spray, or mace is a lachrymatory agent used in policing, riot control, crowd control, and self-defense, including defense against dogs and bears.

Pepper spray was engineered into a spray originally for defense against bears, mountain lions, wolves and other dangerous predators, and is often referred to colloquially as bear spray.

Active ingredient in pepper spray is capsaicin, which is derived from the fruit of plants in the genus Capsicum, including chilis.

High OC percentage indicates that a spray has more oil content; which can possibly use lower grade pepper oils, or lower grade capsaicinoids and has less ability to soak and penetrate the skin than a formula with less, but higher-quality, pepper oil, because oil has hydrophobic properties.

Pepper spray has been associated with positional asphyxiation of individuals in police custody.

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Pepper spray typically comes in canisters, which are often small enough to be carried or concealed in a pocket or purse.

Pepper spray is banned for use in war by Article I 5 of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which bans the use of all riot control agents in warfare whether lethal or less-than-lethal.

Pepper spray designed to be used against people is considered a prohibited weapon in Canada.

The definition under regulation states "any device designed to be used for the purpose of injuring, immobilizing or otherwise incapacitating any person by the discharge therefrom of tear gas, Mace or other gas, or any liquid, Pepper spray, powder or other substance that is capable of injuring, immobilizing or otherwise incapacitating any person" is a prohibited weapon.

When pepper spray is used in the workplace, OSHA requires a pepper spray Safety Data Sheet be available to all employees.

Pepper spray can be legally purchased and carried in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Pepper spray was sentenced to a good behavior bond and granted a spent conviction order, which he appealed to the Supreme Court.