2006-11-01 17:36:37 · 11 answers · asked by erin S 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Pepper Spray
Oleoresin Capsicum
This is a portion of a report from one of my sites. Pepper spray is a product also known as "Oleoresin Capsicum" or the oily resin of pepper plants. Essentially OC is micro-pulverized pepper plants from all over the world. Particlate size determines the spray pattern (Foam, Stream or Fog).
And by the way - it gives one heck of a kick to chilli!
Historical Overview
The first use of pepper as a defensive or offensive weapon dates back to approximately 2000 B.C. during the wars between India and China. Dried red peppers were finely ground and wrapped in rice paper. When the enemy was engaged, the paper was lit on fire and thrown or delivered by bow and arrow toward the enemy. The brittle rice paper could also be thrown into the face of adversaries during hand-to-hand combat.
- In 1930 the U.S. military developed an Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) compound but found no effective method of delivery suitable for military use.
- In 1960, postal workers carried OC as a dog repellent in 0.35% (by volume)
- In 1974, the first commercial OC product for law enforcement was developed in the garage of a Florida home. It was created by Gardner Wickum. The product was called “Cap Stun.”
- - In 1987, the Firearms Training Unit of the FBI began a study of OC with the intention of supplementing their CN/CS munitions; it concluded with the adoption of OC for use by their agents in January of 1990.
2006-11-01 23:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is capsaicin which is the component of peppers that causes the burning sensation-so yeah, you actually could probably soak some habaneros or scotch bonnets in water and make your own pepper spray.
2006-11-02 01:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by barbara 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is actually cayenne pepper! It's under pressure to make it spray out, but that is really what it is!
2006-11-02 01:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by cindiloo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It contains: OC (Chilly Extract), Solvent(diluting Agent), Aerosol(gas for pressure), UV dye(for tracing). only.
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2013-10-31 12:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is pepper...I also heard that Hispanic people for instance that eat alot of chili...seem to have a greater immunity to it...
2006-11-02 01:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by FIRE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is pepper. the spicy red kind, called capsicum.
2006-11-02 10:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by howlettlogan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this site about pepper spray:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper_spray
2006-11-02 01:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by Este 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, I believe it is hot pepper oil or extract -
2006-11-02 01:45:44 · answer #8 · answered by bjoybeads 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is exactly what it is. You can even put it on your food!
2006-11-02 02:52:08 · answer #9 · answered by cgroenewald_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.....it actually is.....but don't put in on your taco salad
2006-11-02 01:39:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋