Oleoresin - ANSWER A combination of resin and essential oil found naturally
in several plants.
Capsicum - Answer Any plant of the genus Capsicum, found in numerous kinds
ranging from mild to spicy, with pungent seeds ranging from mild to hot and
contained in a potted or bell-shaped pericap.
Capsicum oleoresin (answer)
Pungency - ANSWER The hotness or strength of the pepper
Capsaicinoids - Answer A collection of alkaloid chemicals found naturally in
the fats, oils, and waxes of pepper plants. The amount of these chemicals
influences the pepper's pungency.
Solvents - Answer A liquid substance that can dissolve or dispense one or more
compounds.
Carrier - Answer The OC formulation is made up of non-OC ingredients.
Emulsifier - Answer Forms an emulsion/mixture of mutually insoluble liquids
that disperses droplets.
How is the OC spray pattern adjusted? - Answer The Nozzle
, What are the three different 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 should you spray the MK-4 Fog? - ANSWER Up or Down
What is the MK-4 Stream's effective range? - ANSWER 3–12 feet
What is the minimum spray distance for the MK-4 Stream? - Answer 36 inches.
How should you spray the MK-4 stream? - ANSWER Ear to ear.
What is the effective range of MK-4 Foam? - ANSWER 3–5 feet
What is the minimum spray distance for MK-4 foam? - Answer 36 inches.
How do you spray the MK-4 foam? - ANSWER: spiral motion.
What is the minimum spray distance for MK-9 fog? - ANSWER: Six feet
What is the effective range of the MK-9 fog? - ANSWER: 6-15 feet
How should you spray the MK-9 fog? - ANSWER Up or Down
What is the Scoville Heat Unit (SHU)? - ANSWER A scale used to define heat
perception based on capsaicinoid levels in the capsicum plant.
What is a propellant? - ANSWER The liquid or gas that pressurises the canister
and delivers the agent to the target.
What is the name of an OC canister? - ANSWER The nozzle, canister, safety
cover, actuator button, valve system, valve assembly, and tubing.
What is the MK-46 Riot Extinguisher's effective range? - ANSWER: 12-30 feet
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