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Bookmark or Share- How Does Tear Gas Affect the Human Body? - HealthlineLearn more about the effects of tear gas. Contact with tear gas leads to irritation of the respiratory system, eyes, and skin. Most people recover from exposure without any significant...
- CDC | Fact Sheet: Facts About Riot Control AgentsRiot control agents (sometimes referred to as “tear gas”) are chemical compounds that temporarily make people unable to function by causing irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs, and skin. Several different compounds are considered to be riot control agents.
- Tear Gas - What It Is and How It Works - ThoughtCoTear gas, or lachrymatory agent, refers to any of a number of chemical compounds that cause tears and pain in the eyes and sometimes temporary blindness. Tear gas can be used for self-defense, but it is more commonly used as a riot control agent and as a chemical weapon .
- There are many types of ‘tear gas.’ Here’s how to tell ... - PoynterTear gas is the common name for substances that, in low concentrations, cause pain in the eyes, flow of tears and difficulty in keeping the eyes open. Only three agents are likely to...
- Tear gas - WikipediaTear gas generally consists of aerosolized solid or liquid compounds (bromoacetone or xylyl bromide), not gas. Tear gas works by irritating mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, mouth and lungs. It causes crying, sneezing, coughing, difficulty breathing, pain in the eyes, and temporary blindness.
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