Pepper Spray, Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is “pepper spray” spelled with or without a hyphen?
A: It is correctly written without the hyphen.
Q: How does the pepper spray work?
A: The product works by causing great pain to the attacker, such as burning eyes, mouth and skin. The spray swells the mucous membranes, making it difficult to breathe, it also swells the veins in the eyes, causing the eyes to close and water.
Q: What percentage of the spray is pepper?
A: Generally 17% and assessed at 2,000,000 Scoville Head Units (SHU).
Q: Can you explain more about Scoville heat units?
A: The Scoville scale measures the heat of chili peppers, defined by the amount of pepper it contains. Capsicum is a chemical compound that stimulates chemotherapy receptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membranes. The number of Scoville Heat Units (SHU) indicates the amount of pepper present. For comparison, let’s look at some common peppers. The common green bell pepper has a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) of 0. The Anaheim bell pepper has a SHU between 500 and 2,500. The Jalapeno has a (SHU) between 2,500 and 8,000. Tabasco and Cayenne have the same (SHU) of between 30,000 and 50,000. The hottest pepper known to man is the Naga Jolokia and has a (SHU) of between 800,000 and 1,041,000. So the 2,000,000 (SHU) pepper spray packs a punch. Oh, just so you know. Pure Capsicum has a (SHU) of between 15,000,000 and 16,000,000.
Q: How long do the effects last?
A: Between 20-30 minutes
Q: Why should I buy pepper spray?
A: Be a winner, not a victim. In other words. “Better safe than sorry”. Pepper spray gives you peace of mind. You will know that you can protect yourself in times of need. You can feel safe in your environment because you know that you have the power to knock down. The use of this spray is safe and very effective. Almost every day you can read about someone who escaped harm using this product. Pepper spray is the most widely used self defense device on the market.
Q: Is there anything else besides pepper spray available to consumers?
A: Pepper gel is quickly becoming a popular item. Spray this gel on someone and the first thing they will want to do is wash it off. Being a gel it does not come off. It just gets messier and messier and this gives you the perfect opportunity to escape. Mace spray is also a good product and also tear gas is very effective. New items also include combo packs. Example: Pepper spray is combined with tears and a UV marking dye. Pepper spray causes burning eyes. It also causes uncontrollable coughing and choking. The tear gas causes profuse tearing, and an intense burning sensation in the face and disorientation. UV dye marks the assailant and can aid in identification once apprehended
I hope I have removed some of the astigmatism associated with pepper spray and provided you with some useful information. My second hope is that after purchasing this product, I never have to use it.