Pepper Spray Questions:

OC PEPPER SPRAY:
Contains the ingredient called Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) which is a derivative of Hot Cayenne Peppers. OC causes the eyes to slam shut, with uncontrollable coughing and choking. It creates an intense burning sensation and disorients him for several minutes. Lasts 30-45 minutes. No long term effects.

TEAR GAS PEPPER SPRAY:
Causes coughing, irritation and watery eyes. This leads to profuse tearing, an intense burning sensation and disorientation. Some products like MACE Triple Action Pepper Spray, combine the benefits of tear gas with the "burning" effect of Pepper Spray to disorient an attacker.

PEPPER SPRAY FOAM:
Acts to "blindfold" and disorient an attacker and cause the same "burning" and closing of the eyes as traditional liquid pepper spray.

UV DYE & PEPPER SPRAY:
Is used in combination with OC pepper spray, Tear Gas pepper spray, or Pepper Spray Foam for easy identification by police of an attacker. UV (ultraviolet dye) is effective for a minimum of 72 hours.

WHEN DOES PEPPER SPRAY EXPIRE?
Usually in 3 to 4 years. Each pepper spray can has the expiration date on it.