Oleoresin - ANSWER- A mixture of resin & essential oil occurring naturally in
various plants.
Capsicum - ANSWER- Any plant of the genus capsicum, occurring in many
varieties that range from mild to hot, having pungent seeds, also ranging from
mild to hot, enclosed in a potted or bell shaped pericap.
Oleoresin Capsicum - ANSWER- Oil of capsicum
pungency - ANSWER- The heat or intensity of the pepper
Capsaicinoids - ANSWER- A group of alkaloid compounds, naturally occurring
within the fats, oils, & waxes of the pepper plant. The amount of these
compounds determines the pungency of the pepper.
Solvents - ANSWER- Liquid substance capable of dissolving or dispensing one or
more substances.
Carrier - ANSWER- Ingredients other than OC, comprises the OC formulation.
Emulsifier - ANSWER- Creates a emulsion/mixture of mutually insoluble liquids
that disperses droplets.
, How is the OC spray pattern adjusted? - ANSWER- The Nozzle
What are the three types of spray patterns? - ANSWER- Fog, Stream, and Foam
What is the MK-4 fog's effective range? - ANSWER- 3-8 feet
What is the MK-4 fog's minimum spray distance? - ANSWER- 36 inches
How are you supposed to spray the MK-4 Fog? - ANSWER- Up/Down
What is the effective range of the MK-4 Stream? - ANSWER- 3-12 Feet
What is the minimum spray distance of the MK-4 Stream? - ANSWER- 36 inches
How are you supposed to spray the MK-4 stream? - ANSWER- Ear to Ear
What is the effective range of the MK-4 Foam? - ANSWER- 3-5 feet
What is the minimum spray distance of the MK-4 foam? - ANSWER- 36 inches
How are you supposed to spray the MK-4 Foam? - ANSWER- Spiral motion
What is the minimum spray distance of the MK-9 fog? - ANSWER- 6 feet
What is the effective range of the MK-9 fog? - ANSWER- 6-15 feet
How are you supposed to spray the MK-9 fog? - ANSWER- Up/Down
What is a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU)? - ANSWER- A scale used to define the
perception of heat based of the capsaicinoid content of the capsicum plant.
What is a propellant? - ANSWER- The liquid or gas, which pressurizes the
canister and agent to the target.
What is the nomenclature of an OC canister? - ANSWER- Nozzle, canister, safety
cover, actuator button, valve system, valve assembly, and tube.
What is the effective range of the MK-46 Riot Extinguisher? - ANSWER- 12-30 feet
What is the minimum spray distance of the MK-46 riot extinguisher? - ANSWER-
12 feet
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