Tuesday, April 5, 2011

CS tear gas

CS is a tear gas or chemical  forbidden since 1997.It was used in Iraq , Palestine ,Egypt,and Yemen ...... It caused the death of many innocent people .What is this gas? 




-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (also called o-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile) chemical formula: C10H5ClN2is the defining component of a "tear gas" commonly referred to as CS gas.



 
This  chemical reacts with moisture on the skin and in the eyes, causing a burning sensation and the immediate forceful and uncontrollable shutting of the eyes. Effects usually include tears streaming from the eyes, coughing, running nose full of mucus, burning in the nose and throat areas, disorientation, dizziness and restricted breathing. It will also burn the skin where sweaty and or sunburned. In highly concentrated doses it can also induce severe coughing and vomiting. Almost all of the immediate effects wear off in a matter of minutes.As well as creating severe pulmonary damage, CS can also significantly damage the heart and liver.CS emits "very toxic fumes" when heated to decomposition, and at specified concentrations CS gas is an immediate danger to life and health. They also state that those exposed to CS gas should seek medical attention immediately.
In Israel, CS gas was reported to be the cause of death of Jawaher Abu Rahmah on December 31, 2010.]
It has been noted that the solvent MiBK is itself harmful, and can cause inflammation, dermatitis, burns to the skin and liver damage.

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