ORTHOCHLOROBENZAMALONITRILE(CSGAS)
Color Code –
BLUE
Classification –
IRRITANT
Odor – Pungent peppery/chemical like odorMethod of Delivery – Liquid, Pyrotechnics, Blast Dispersion (powder), FoggingPhysiological Effects – involuntary eye closure
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profuse tearing
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intense burning sensation on all exposed skin and moist body parts
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difficulty in breathing, a crushing chest sensation
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excessive nasal drip
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CS is less toxic than CN, therefore fewer people are allergic to CSChemical agents may also have little to no effect on the following types ofpersons:
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-drunks (alcohol inebriation)
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-those under the influence of narcotics-insane case-emotionally charged or distraught-individuals with an impaired neurological system
DECONTAMINATION
1.Remove the subject from the contaminated environment.2.Remove the subject’s contaminated clothing if possible.3.Place the contaminated subject into the fresh air, face into the wind ifpossible. Remember that chemical agents are micro-pulverized particles. The wind will blow some of it from the contaminated surface.4.Flush the contaminated area with copious amounts of water. Officers may de-contaminate other officers, but per G.O. K-3, suspects must be flushed out byan ambulance within 45 minutes of exposure.