Description

Pepper spray,?oleoresin capsicum spray,?OC spray,?capsaicin spray, 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 taking away vision. This temporary blindness allows officers to more easily restrain subjects and permits people in danger to use pepper spray in self-defense for an opportunity to escape.