Here are some common questions
and answers about pepper spray:
Can pepper spray kill?
No, however, the mixture of pepper spray and
a drug (such as cocaine) could cause fatality.
Pepper spray in itself has not been a direct link
to a death.
Is pepper spray harmful to the eye?
The spray is meant to ward off attackers and
as is such, will cause an immediate burning effect
– long enough to seek help. Different sprays
have varied levels of irritation.
Does pepper spray contain cancer causing
agents?
At press time, it is not listed by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) as cancer causing. |