Non-Lethal Weapons

The solvent used was once a compound of carbon, fluorine, and chlorine (a chlorofluorocarbon, or CFC). CFCs are nontoxic, nonflammable, and make almost ideal aerosol propellants. But when it was learned that they causedestruction of stratospheric ozone, they were replaced with other solvents, like alcohols and hydrocarbons. Unfortunately, these are flammable.

This gas may cause temporary blindness and inflammation of the nose and throat of the victim. A gas mask would easily offer good protection against this gas. This chemical and any chemical with bromide were quite popular during World War I since it was easily brewed.

Poison gas was used throughout WW1. Chlorine gas, phosgene gas and mustard gas were the types of poison gas used in WW1. Chlorine gas effects a person within seconds of inhaling its vapor. It destroyed the victim's respiratory organs, bringing on choking attacks. Chlorine is a yellow-green gas with a strong, bleach like odour.it smells as a mix of pepper and pineapple. Phosgene is a colorless gas with a mustly odor comparable to newly cut hay or grass. Phosgene gas reacts with proteins in lung alveoli, causing suffocation. Cause

It is an unscented, drab and non-harmful gas which has nature of expelling fire-causing components from the flares bringing about wearing out blazes inside couple of seconds. You more likely than not seen numerous reasons said once the fire happens in various parts of manufacturing plants however grieving a while later is of no utilization. The fire broke out in any bit of the factor isn't just financially destructive yet can acquire unforeseen defer organizations

There are Three chemicals that make the bombs in WWII. One of the Chemicals are Tabun. Nazis forced prisoners to make tubun. Tabun is a chemical that messes with the nerve system. This chemical is also used stun grenades. The chemical was supposed to be a pesticide. Tubun was also used in gas chambers. Another gas used in bombs and in gas chamber is Zyklon B. Chlorine gas was a popular gas in WWI and in WWII. The gas was greenish yellow. It irritates the ears, lungs, nose, and throat. This gas kills its enemies by asphyxiation. This means it cuts off the air flow and chokes them.

New technology has improved and diminished the world on a global scale. The development of biased inventions has caused many controversial opinions over the course of the century. Numerous ideas and readings influence the making of these products. Non-lethal weapons can have a harmful or beneficial impact on society's mental and physical health much like the technology in ¨The Veldt¨.

Uses of irritating gas such as sulfur and burning wax have been recorded early as 428 BC during the war between the Athenians and the Spartans, but modern day chemical agents that cause excessive lacrimation and blepharospasm were first developed and used by Germany during World War I. [2] These riot control agents have also been referred to as lacrimators, tear gases, harassing agents, and irritating agents. Since its development, riot control agents have been used in wars, civil disturbances, as well as military training and exercises. While Chemical Weapons Convention prohibited the use of these agents as a method of warfare, USA currently does not classify riot control agents as chemical warfare agents. [3] Today, the most commonly used lacrimating agents are chloroacetophenone (CN), o-chloro-benzylidne malonitrile (CS), and oleoresin capsicum (OC).

With the increased media attention being given lately to police use of force, more attention is being given to non-lethal weapons. Non-lethal weapons are definitely useful in law enforcement and help keep situations under control, except for in the most extreme circumstances. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, a non-lethal weapon is “explicitly designed, and primary employed, to incapacitate people or material while minimizing fatalities or permanent injury and undesired damage to property and the environment” (John J. Reilly Center). Despite what some believe, they are not as dangerous as one would believe. Yes, they can sometimes hurt when used on someone, but that pain goes away and they are definitely less

I agree that less-lethal weapons have the potential to prevent serious injuries caused by firearms. However, it increases the risk of a suspect to be noncompliant and less threatened by an authority figure. In many instances, non-lethal weapons such as, pepper spray or Taser do not work correctly and end up risking the officers’ lives. If a suspect has the intent to harm general public with a gun, pepper spray or Taser will not be able to stop them from the distance. School shootings for example, the suspects in those situations are seen with multiple guns. The only way to stop them was to use an equal defense.

Recently, in August of 2013, the Sarin gas was used yet again by the Syrian government.

As early is 2013 the deadly gas has been used in Damascus and Khan al-Assal attacks. This is a terrible reminder that chemicals such as sarin are still be developed to be used as weapons. According to Sullivan "U.S. has obtained fresh evidence that sarin nerve gas was used in an attack and that taking military action against the government of President Bashar al Assad is needed (2013, para 1). This attack did spark outrage from the U.S. and other countries but no military response occurred against

Vomiting gases are used for riot-control or harassing agents and are only meant to irritate. "The body attempts to counter the irritation either by secreting fluids or by initiating reflex actions, for instance, vomiting," (Rose, 1968, p. 20). It is the incapacitating nature of these responses that gives vomiting gases their harassing effects and name.

The Chemours Company, an off shoot company of du Pont, currently owns the trademark Freon, which it uses in its halocarbon products. Freon exist as a slightly toxic gas or liquid which is non flammable. Freon is a brand name which encompasses a number of chlorofluorocarbons. However, a number of chlorofluorocarbons exist outside of the Freon brand such as R22. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) including Freon have been primarily used as an aerosol propellant in the past, and now primarily refrigerant. The earlier versions of Chlorofluorocarbons used contained chlorine, and were partly responsible for depleting the Ozone layer. The newer chlorofluorocarbons have changed ingredients to fluorine, and no longer deplete the Ozone layer.

This resulted in the closures of schools, banks and some companies. Tear gas is used to control the crowd."

-tear gas (CN or CS gas), pepper sprat (OC aerosol spray), MACE (CN in an aerosol spray propelled by volatile solvents), stun grenade.