What Are The Effects Of Pepper Spray?

 O.C. ( the active ingredient in pepper spray ) or Oleoresin Capsicum causes distress to the mucous membranes. That is why you should always spray in the direction of the face of an assailant. The eyes will shut, tear & sting. The assailant will gasp for breath & cough. This effect will last for 20 – 40 minutes, which is enough time to flee & call the police. Some states also allow the use of tear gas in with the pepper spray along with a UV marking dye.