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9022856

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-3-6
pubmed:abstractText
In-custody deaths following the application of pepper spray weaponry by law enforcement personnel have increased in California over the last few years. Oleoresin capsicum (OC), an oily extract of hot peppers, is the active ingredient in the spray, but little detailed information on product mixtures is available. Since OC extracts contain a multitude of natural compounds at irregular concentrations, there could be considerable, variation in overall chemical composition among the different formulations of both 'natural' and 'synthetic' OC preparations. This was confirmed by organic and inorganic analyses performed on OC sprays produced by two manufacturers licensed for distribution within the state of California. The results indicated that the differences could lead to considerable inconsistency in weapon effectiveness, and suggested that more comprehensive studies are warranted.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1355-0306
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
37
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
15-24
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Chemical and elemental comparison of two formulations of oleoresin capsicum.
pubmed:affiliation
Forensic Science Center, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article