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What is in pepper spray that makes it hurt?
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Capsaicin: Greetings. The chemical active ingredient in pepper spray is Capsaicin. It's the spice that gives "hot pepper junkies" their endorphin rush. (Like me..... :)) keep it away from your eyes or mucus membranes.
Answered 10/7/2015
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Capsaicin: Pepper spray(capsaicin spray) is a lacrimator. It causes inflammation of mucous membranes of eyes, nose, throat & lungs & causes eyes to burn & close (often with temporary blindness), nasal congestion, coughing, pain and difficulty breathing.
Answered 6/2/2020
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