It affects chiefly the eyes. Mace Brand combines our maximum strength OC Pepper formula with the powerful force of tear gas and UV detection dye. 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile is the active agent in CS gas.
This is a liquid until it is rendered aerosol.
What is tear gas The term tear gas is applied to several different chemical weapons and each weapon is slightly different in use effect and treatment. C 10 H 5 ClN 2 a cyanocarbon is the defining component of tear gas commonly referred to as CS gas which is used as a riot control agent. Tear gas generally consists of aerosolized solid or liquid compounds bromoacetone or xylyl bromide not gas. Often referred to as CS or CN gas it is important to note that CS and CN are not gasses but are synthetic organic halogen compounds that have a powder-like consistency at room temperature.