Riot control agents dispersal

Riot-control agents are also designed to have a rapid onset of effects, produce a high degree of immediate disability, and require a short recovery time as soon as the rioters are dispersed from the area. With the increasing use of such agents as CN and CA in recent years, their possible long-term effects have aroused concern. 

Riot Control, Chemical Agents for. Irritants, which affect the mucous membranes of the eyes and the respiratory system, are used in riot control to disperse crowds. Chloroaoetophenone... 

Kluchinsky, T.A., Jr., Savage, P.B., Sheely, M.V., Thomas, R.J., and Smith, P.A., Identification of CS-derived compounds formed during heat-dispersion of CS riot control agent, J. Microcolumn Sep., 13, 186-190, 2001. 

METHODS FOR THE GENERATION AND DISPERSAL OF RIOT CONTROL AGENTS... 

Kluchinsky TA Jr, Savage PB, Fitz R et al. (2002). Liberation of hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen chloride during high-temperature dispersion of CS riot control agent. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J, 63, 493 -96. 

MIGHTY MITE. An air compressor-based dispersal system employed by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War to deliver riot-control agents (RCA) into tunnels and cave systems. 

As a CWA (Chemical Warfare Agent), CS can be dispersed in burning bursting grenades, by hand-held dispersers (modified flame thrower), helicopter-mounted dispersers, and skid mounted dispersers. Its chief use is for riot mob control however, military applications are indicated (Ref 5)... 

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