Explainer: What is teargas?

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Tear gas is a chemical weapon used for crowd control that causes irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs and skin, thus incapacitating individuals.


The most common chemicals found in a tear gas canister are 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile, commonly known as CS gas, and chloroacetophenone, a component that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes as having a "sharp irritating odor."


Individuals exposed to tear gas may experience wheezing, shortness of breath and vomiting along with a burning sensation in their eyes, nose and skin.


If exposed to the anti-riot agent for a prolonged time, individuals can develop serious eye illnesses such as scarring, cataracts and glaucoma. It may also lead to respiratory issues such as asthma.


RUNDOWN SHOWS:
1. U.S. police throw teargas can at protestors
2. Chemicals in teargas
3. Parts of body affected by teargas
4. Closeup of lungs and eyes affected by teargas


VOICEOVER (in English):


"Tear gas is a chemical weapon used for crowd control that causes irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs and skin, thus incapacitating individuals."


"The most common chemicals found in a tear gas canister are 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile, commonly known as CS gas, and chloroacetophenone, a component that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes as having a 'sharp irritating odor.'"


"Individuals exposed to tear gas may experience wheezing, shortness of breath and vomiting along with a burning sensation in their eyes, nose and skin."


"If exposed to the anti-riot agent for a prolonged time, individuals can develop serious eye illnesses such as scarring, cataracts and glaucoma. It may also lead to respiratory issues such as asthma."


SOURCES:
LiveScience, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Los Angeles Times
https://www.livescience.com/what-is-t...
https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/riotc...
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/emer...
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/...


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