Explainer: What is teargas?

Explainer: What is teargas?

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

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RESTRICTIONS: Broadcast: NO USE JAPAN, NO USE TAIWAN Digital: NO USE JAPAN, NO USE TAIWAN 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.

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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-tear-gas.html https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/riotcontrol/factsheet.asp https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/emergencyresponsecard_29750033.html https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-06-10/congress-propose-ban-police-tear-gas-george-floyd-protests *** For story suggestions please contact tips@nextanimation.com.tw For technical and editorial support, please contact: Asia: +61 2 93 73 1841 Europe: +44 20 7542 7599 Americas and Latam: +1 800 738 8377