OC is a better indoor deployment option than CN or CS, as positive clean up and re-occupation of the structure can usually take place within one to two hours.
NOTE: Rubber gloves and a gauze face mask should be used by personnel during the clean-up stage to prevent the possibility of residual contamination. STEP 3: Clothing and other fabrics can be cleaned in their usual manner (either by machine washing or dry cleaning). Wet clean where possible, using commercially available detergents like Dawn or Simple Green. STEP 2: Surfaces can be decontaminated by washing with water or a damp cloth. If fans can be placed to increase ventilation, this will help. This should be accomplished as soon as possible.
Open all doors and windows that weather permits.
STEP 1: Ventilate the building to remove airborne OC. Wash thoroughly, rinsing often to manage any contaminated water on your body.Ĭontact Defense Technology® with any questions regarding these procedures
Redness may occur on fair skinned individuals.ĭO NOT apply creams, salves, oils, lotions or burn cream as they will only trap the OC on the skin.įlush the skin with large amounts of cool water and expose the subject to fresh air.įurther relief may be gained by showering with cool water using mild soap and shampooing hair. SKIN: Burning sensation on affected skin areas. NOSE: Irritation, burning sensation, nasal discharge. The brighter and hotter the direct sunlight is, the more it enhances the burning sensation. Keep exposed subjects out of direct sun light during the decontamination process. Contacts may become contaminated and may need to be discarded. DO NOT attempt to remove unless medically trained to do so. If so, allow them to remove the lenses or call EMS to remove them. If the need arises to use a paper towel, use a blotting motion and discard after one use.įind out if subject is wearing contact lenses. Wash eyes out with large amounts of cool water.ĭO NOT allow the subject to rub their eyes or face. EYES: Intense burning sensation, temporary inflammation of the tissues around the eyes, causing involuntary closure. Most subjects will be well on their way to total recovery 45 minutes after first aid begins. All Major Capsaicinoid percentages (MC%) are verified by an Independent Laboratory for quality assurance.Remove affected person from the contaminated area to an open space, facing the wind.
Defense Technology® First Defense® OC Aerosols are produced in an ISO rated manufacturing facility. This formulation has been tested and is non-flammable and Electronic Discharge Weapon (EDW) safe. The MK-4 is an ideal size for patrol officers to wear on a duty belt. The 1.3% MC red banded canister indicates the major capsaicinoid level which is discharged at the nozzle at time of use. The stream delivery method provides a target-specific, strong concentrated stream for greater standoff. MK-4 canister will deliver 20-25 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 10-12 ft. Non-flammable / Electronic Discharge Weapon (EDW) safe The 3 oz. This 1.3% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a stream delivery method providing a target-specific, strong concentrated stream for greater standoff. The MK-4 is an ideal size for patrol officers to wear on a duty belt and will deliver 20-25 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 10-12 ft.