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'''Pepper spray''' (a.k.a. Mace, which is a [[trademark]]) is a chemical compound placed in pressurized cans for the purpose of [[self-defense]] which was developed in the 1990s<ref name="corneredcat">http://www.corneredcat.com/article/gear/all-about-pepper-spray</ref>.  If an individual is attacked, they can hopefully spray this substance in their attacker's face.  If successfully delivered, the pepper spray immediately cause pain in the attacker's mucus membranes and other sensitive tissue.  The desired result is for the attacker to be incapacitated by the pain in his/her eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and usually even skin.<ref name="corneredcat">http://www.corneredcat.com/article/gear/all-about-pepper-spray</ref>

'''Pepper spray''' (a.k.a. Mace, which is a [[trademark]]) is a chemical compound placed in pressurized cans for the purpose of [[self-defense]] which was developed in the 1990s<ref name="corneredcat">http://www.corneredcat.com/article/gear/all-about-pepper-spray</ref>.  If an individual is attacked, they can hopefully spray this substance in their attacker's face.  If successfully delivered, the pepper spray immediately causes pain in the attacker's mucus membranes and other sensitive tissue.  The desired result is for the attacker to be incapacitated by the pain in his/her eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and usually even skin.<ref name="corneredcat">http://www.corneredcat.com/article/gear/all-about-pepper-spray</ref>

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Pepper spray named appropriately, since it generally contains a high percentage of Oleoresin Capsicum<ref>http://www.pepper-spray-store.com/pages/whatis</ref> found in the capsicum genus of plants, otherwise known as peppers.  A chili pepper used can be uncomfortable enough in the mouth, but it is especially so in the eyes and nose.  When the capsicum is extracted, this alone can be a very painful substance to have on one's face.  However, capsicum oil is often not the only component in pepper spray.  Modern sprays also often have Chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) [[tear gas]]. This substance makes the would-be attacker's experience even worse, as it causes stronger pain in more places, sometimes lasts longer, and tends to work its way through his or her respiratory system better.<ref name="corneredcat">http://www.corneredcat.com/article/gear/all-about-pepper-spray</ref>  The last common ingredient in many kinds or pepper spray is [[Ultraviolet|UV]] dye.  This potentially makes it easier for the would-be attacker to be identified afterwards.  This dye will effect almost any permeable surface, including skin and clothing.  

Pepper spray is named appropriately, since it generally contains a high percentage of Oleoresin Capsicum<ref>http://www.pepper-spray-store.com/pages/whatis</ref> found in the capsicum genus of plants, otherwise known as peppers.  A chili pepper used can be uncomfortable enough in the mouth, but it is especially so in the eyes and nose.  When the capsicum is extracted, this alone can be a very painful substance to have on one's face.  However, capsicum oil is often not the only component in pepper spray.  Modern sprays also often have Chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) [[tear gas]]. This substance makes the would-be attacker's experience even worse, as it causes stronger pain in more places, sometimes lasts longer, and tends to work its way through his or her respiratory system better.<ref name="corneredcat">http://www.corneredcat.com/article/gear/all-about-pepper-spray</ref>  The last common ingredient in many kinds or pepper spray is [[Ultraviolet|UV]] dye.  This potentially makes it easier for the would-be attacker to be identified afterwards.  This dye will effect almost any permeable surface, including skin and clothing.  

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