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Record 1 2008-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • CBRNE Weapons
CONT

Riot Control Agent, CS1. Specially formulated to prolong persistency and increase the effectiveness of CS. Unlike CS, CS1 is a free-flowing (micropulverized) agent powder consisting of 95-percent crystalline CS blended with 5-percent silica aerogel. This formulation reduces agglomeration and achieves the desired respiratory effects when dispersed as a solid aerosol.

CONT

The powder CS is designated CS1 and is much more durable than the aerosol form of the agent. As a further refinement, CS1 is coated with silicone to extend its field persistence up to several weeks; the weatherproofed variety is called CS2.

OBS

CS gas is ... a substance ... used as a riot control agent and is generally accepted as being non-lethal.

OBS

CS gas [is] a gas causing tears, salivation, and painful breathing; [it is] used in civil disturbances.

Key term(s)
  • CS1 gas

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Armes CBRNE
CONT

Le CS crée des sensations de brûlure oculaire, le larmoiement et irrite la peau et le système respiratoire. Les sensations de brûlure oculaire et cutanée sont similaires à celles provoquées par le CN, et l'irritation du système respiratoire provoque l'éternuement. [...] Le CS est [un gaz] lacrymogène [...] La poudre de CS, appelée CS1, est beaucoup plus durable que l'aérosol. Enrobé de silicone, sa durabilité sur le terrain est prolongée de plusieurs semaines ; la version résistante à l'eau est appelée CS2.

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