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Capsicums, or hot red chili peppers, have come into their own recently, both as a culinary spice and as a medical remedy. Pepper spray or OC (oleoresin capsicum), is a derivative of hot peppers and is the most popular defensive spray agent. It is not an irritant like CS, but an inflammatory agent. Contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, throat and lungs), will cause immediate dilation of the capillaries of the eyes resulting in temporary blindness and temporary inflammation of the breathing tube tissues, making it seem difficult for some to take a breath. These symptoms will last from 10 minutes to 45 minutes, depending on the severity of the spray. Most importantly, there are no known harmful side effects from the OC.

YES. OC (“oleoresin capsicum” or “pepper”) has been certified safe in several National Institute of Justice (NIJ) studies.

YES. Although immediate, some persons may be more sensitive than others. Size, weight, and certain drugs influence the severity of response and duration. (Other chemical agents, such as CS and CN, have been shown to cause skin damage in some individuals.)

IMMEDIATE Causing temporary blindness, respiratory breathing difficulty, and a severe burning sensation to the skin for approximately 30 minutes.

VERY EFFECTIVE. Studies indicate OC is 86% effective on all persons and has been approved by the US Federal Drug Administration as safe. See NIJ 2003 report.