2006-08-09 07:29:33 · 3 answers · asked by Me 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Although described as a non-lethal weapon for crowd control, many studies have raised doubts about this classification. As well as creating severe pulmonary damage, CS can also significantly damage the heart and liver.
On 28 September 2000, Prof. Dr. Uwe Heinrich released a study commissioned by John C. Danforth, of 'The Office of Special Counsel', to investigate the use of CS by the FBI at the Branch Davidians' Mount Carmel compound. In summary, he concluded that the lethality of CS used would have been determined mainly by two factors: whether gas masks were used, and whether the occupants were trapped in a room. He suggests that if no gas masks were used and the occupants were trapped, then:
"...there is a distinct possibility that this kind of CS exposure can significantly contribute to or even cause lethal effects."
Many reports have associated CS exposure with miscarriages, this is consistent with its reported clastogenic effect (abnormal chromosome change) on mammalian cells.
When CS is metabolized, cyanide can be detected in human tissue. According to the United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, CS emits "very toxic fumes" when heated to decomposition, and at specified concentrations CS gas is an immediate danger to life and health. They also state that those exposed to CS gas should seek medical attention immediately.
2006-08-09 08:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by lignebur72 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a serving police officer and was exposed to cs gas during a violent arrest in April 2000.
I now suffer from blocked sinus's, polyps in my throat and esophagus, hiatus hernia and I have also had Bacel Cell Carcenomas on my nose and jaw.
It may be coincidence, but I don't think so.
My force medical officer refuses to accept thetre isa any connection.
Thre has been no litigation in the UK to date, but there has been in the US.
Ironically the US use 1% strength CS and the UK use 5%.
No doubt there will be litigation in the future, but I cannot afford a solicitor to research this, unless there are any brilliant young solicitors reading this with enough ambition to win such a case and open the flood gates of civil claims.
CS gas was designed for warfare conditions, not for police use.
In answer to your question. YES CS GAS IS VERY DANGEROUS>
2006-08-10 03:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it's just tear gas. It burns for a little while, kinda like pepper spray. IT IS NOT LETHAL.
2006-08-09 07:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by zionist white devil (pbum) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋