Self-defense spray, aerosol

Self-defense spray, aerosol, see Ammunition, Toxic, p.l9... 

Self-defense spray is sold in small aerosols and other devices for self-defense. The chemical agent employed is often capsaicin (404-86-4), the oleoresin extracted from cayenne peppers Capisicum annum), hence pepper spray. Aerosol products contain 10 to 15% capsaicin. It is an inflammatory which causes temporary blindness and restricted breathing for up to 45 minutes. Self-defense sprays may come as key rings, or be disguised as flashlights or fountain pens, and be used against wildlife in addition to human offenders. Mace is also used in some self-defense sprays. 

Self-defense spray means an aerosol or non-pressurized device that (1) Is intended to have an irritating or incapacitating effect on a person or animal and (2) Meets no hazard criteria other than for Class 9 (for example, a pepper spray see 173.140(a) of this subchapter) and, for an aerosol. Division 2.1 or 2.2 (see 173.115 of this subchapter), except that it may contain not more than two percent by mass of a tear gas substance (e.g., chloroacetophenone (CN) or 0-chlorobenzylmalo[no]nitrile (CS) see 173.132(a)(2) of this subchapter.) US 171.8... 

Products and Uses A spray and aerosol tear gas used as a riot control agent and in self-defense products. 

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