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  2. Pepper spray - Wikipedia

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    Pepper spray, oleoresin capsicum spray, OC spray, capsaicin spray, mace, or capsicum spray is a lachrymator (tear gas) product containing the compound capsaicin as the active ingredient that irritates the eyes to cause burning and pain sensations, as well as temporary blindness. Its inflammatory effects cause the eyes to close, temporarily ...

  3. Postal carrier seen pepper spraying dogs behind fence, owner ...

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    The Oklahoma postal worker can be heard saying, “you better run,” before being seen spraying the dogs. Postal carrier seen pepper spraying dogs behind fence, owner says. ‘Just to be mean’

  4. Capsaicin - Wikipedia

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    It is a potent irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. Capsaicin and several related amides (capsaicinoids) are produced as secondary metabolites by chili peppers, likely as deterrents against certain mammals and fungi. [9]

  5. Pepper-spray projectile - Wikipedia

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    A pepper-spray projectile, also called a pepper-spray ball, pepper-ball, pepper bomb, or pepper-spray pellet, is a frangible projectile containing a powdered chemical that irritates the eyes and nose in a manner similar to pepper spray. These projectiles are fired from specially designed forced compliance weapons or modified paintball guns.

  6. Postal carrier seen pepper spraying dogs behind fence, owner ...

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    Cop accused of pepper spraying, repeatedly shocking dog with Taser, OK officials say Dog owner attacked with pepper spray as woman steals 1-month-old puppy, CA video shows Show comments

  7. New 'Pepper X' hotter than law enforcement-grade pepper spray ...

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    A new pepper three times hotter than the previous Guinness World Record holder hit the market this week. Pepper X rates at an average of 2.693 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), a measure of ...

  8. UC Davis pepper spray incident - Wikipedia

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    The UC Davis pepper spray incident occurred on November 18, 2011, during an Occupy movement demonstration at the University of California, Davis. After asking the protesters to leave several times, university police pepper sprayed a group of student demonstrators as they were seated on a paved path in the campus quad.

  9. PAVA spray - Wikipedia

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    PAVA spray is an incapacitant spray similar to pepper spray. It is dispensed from a handheld canister, in a liquid stream. It contains a 0.3% solution of pelargonic acid vanillylamide (PAVA), also called nonivamide, a synthetic capsaicinoid (analogue of capsaicin), in a solvent of aqueous ethanol. The propellant is nitrogen. This solution has ...