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What effect does tear gas have on the human body?
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Tear gas: ω-chloroacetophenone (CN) & o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile(CS) are the 2 most common tear gas components. Tear gas is a lacrimator, it irritates mucous membranes of the eyes, causing pain & tears & irritates the upper respiratory tract, leading to coughing & choking. The effects are time-limited which makes it ideal for riot control.
Answered 6/2/2020
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