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CS

tear gas

Also known as: o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, omicron-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile(Show More)

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tear gas
or CN, and o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, or CS. CN is the principal component of the aerosol agent Mace and is widely used in riot control. It affects chiefly the eyes. CS is a stronger irritant that causes burning sensations in the respiratory tract and involuntary closing of the eyes, but its effects…
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or CN, and o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, or CS. CN is the principal component of the aerosol agent Mace and is widely used in riot control. It affects chiefly the eyes. CS is a stronger irritant that causes burning sensations in the respiratory tract and involuntary closing of the eyes, but its effects…
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chemical weapon
Riot-control agents
…dibenz(b,f)(1,4)oxazepine (CR), and o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS). CN, the principal component of the aerosol agent Mace, affects chiefly the eyes. PS and CS are stronger irritants that can burn the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Such riot-control agents are banned by the CWC if used as “a method of warfare” but…
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…dibenz(b,f)(1,4)oxazepine (CR), and o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS). CN, the principal component of the aerosol agent Mace, affects chiefly the eyes. PS and CS are stronger irritants that can burn the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Such riot-control agents are banned by the CWC if used as “a method of warfare” but…
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