What gas is used for riot control?

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CS gas
CS gas (2-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile) is one of the most commonly used tear gases in the world. Law enforcement agencies have found this agent invaluable when faced with combative suspects, for riot control, and for alleviating hostage and siege situations.

Do riot police use tear gas?

Riot control personnel have long used less lethal weapons such as batons and whips to disperse crowds and detain rioters. Since the 1980s, riot control officers have also used tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and electric tasers.

How is CS gas exposure treated?

There’s no antidote for tear gas, so treatment relies on managing individual symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you should immediately move away from the source of tear gas after exposure and seek fresh air.

Is CS gas legal in war?

International law bans chemical weapons, primarily via the 1925 Geneva Protocol for the Prohibition of the Use in War of Asphyxiating, Poisonous or Other Gases, and of Bacteriological Methods of Warfare (“Geneva Protocol”) and the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

What happens if you breathe in tear gas?

In general, exposure to tear gas can cause chest tightness, coughing, a choking sensation, wheezing and shortness of breath, in addition to a burning sensation in the eyes, mouth and nose; blurred vision and difficulty swallowing. Tear gas can also cause chemical burns, allergic reactions and respiratory distress.

What helps eyes after tear gas?

Eye exposures are treated by rinsing the eyes with water until there is no evidence of riot control agents in the eyes. No antidote exists for poisoning from riot control agents. Burn injuries to the skin are treated with standard burn management techniques, including use of medicated bandages.

Is tear gas legal for civilians to own?

California- It is legal to sell, purchase, and legally use tear gas or pepper spray containing up to 2.5 oz of product. Certificates of training are no longer required. Products are not permitted for sale to felons or minors. Product packaging must meet standard Dept of Justice requirements.