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Know what happens when pepper spray is used

New Delhi: In an unprecedented act inside Parliament, an anti-Telangana MP today used pepper spray at other members during the introduction of Telangana Bill. Several members had to be rushed to ambulances after they complained

India TV News Desk Updated on: July 18, 2014 14:00 IST

 

The ingredient in the spray makes the eyes swell and causes pain and sometimes temporary blindness.

 


The compound which is used in the pepper spray is Oleoresin capscicum, it is the same compound that make red chilly peppers hot.

 

Manufacturers combine the concentrated oil with water, glycol and a propellent, such as nitrogen to conform to the legal requirements for using the spray.

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