Mace (spray)

Mace is a brand of tear gas in the form of an aerosol spray which propels the lachrymatory mixed with a volatile solvent. It is often used as a self-defense device.

Related Topics:
Tear gas - Aerosol spray - Lachrymatory - Self-defense

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The original formulation consisted of 1% CN in a solvent of sec-butanol, propylene glycol, cyclohexene, and dipropylene glycol methyl ether. Some formulations now also include Oleoresin Capsicum (active ingredient in pepper spray).

Related Topics:
CN - Butanol - Propylene glycol - Cyclohexene - Oleoresin Capsicum - Pepper spray

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Mace was originally manufactured under the name "Chemical Mace" by Lake Erie Chemical (a former division of Smith & Wesson) in 1962, but is now a registered trademark of Mace Security International. Many other companies now manufacture similar products.

Related Topics:
Smith & Wesson - Trademark

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