OC Spray Flashcards
1
Q
What does OC stand for?
A
Oleoresin Capsicum
2
Q
What are the Physical Effects?
A
- involuntary closure of eyes
- extension of hands to face
- burning sensation
- secretion of excessive amounts of mucus from the nose
- Shortness of breath, feeling of suffocation
- tightness in the chest
- allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Possible anxiety attack
3
Q
What is the formula?
A
- Carrier: 60% water
- Solvent: 30% denatured alcohol
- Emulsifier: 10% propylene glycol
- 2% Capsicum
- Propellant is NITROGEN
4
Q
What is the Micron?
A
1/25,000 of an inch
5
Q
Target Areas?
A
-Eyes
-Mouth
-Nose
6
Q
What is the Hydraulic needle effect?
A
Solid particles at high velocity penetrate several layers of soft tissue
7
Q
Special Considerations?
A
- Panic among bystanders
- Positional Asphyxia, make-up, contacts
- Drugs/ Alchohol
- Medical Problems
- Children under 7 yrs
- Elderly over 60 yrs
8
Q
Decontamination?
A
- Handcuff First
- exposure to fresh air
- flush with lots of water
- Contacts removed
- keep observation of the subject until the effects wear off
- after 1hr if the effects haven’t worn off seek medical attention
- do not apply cream, salves or oils
9
Q
Deployment?
A
- Surprise
- communicate
- using ballistic stream mark 3
- two 1/2 to 1-sec bursts
- do not shake or deploy upsidedown
10
Q
Patterns?
A
- Criss-cross
- circle
-serpentine
-low to high - side to side
- ear to ear across brows
11
Q
Effective Ranges?
A
Mark 3: Max- 10-12 feet. Min 3 feet
Mark 9: Max- 10-15 feet. Min 10 feet
Mark 46: Max- 30 feet. Min 15 feet
12
Q
Psychological Effects?
A
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Panic
- Fight or Flight
13
Q
Capsaicin Content?
A
content of OC is 0.33%
14
Q
Activation period?
A
1-5 seconds
15
Q
OC is water-based, not oil-based
A
NOT Flammable
