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Sources claim that it was Dr. Robert W. Wood who invented tear gas during World War I. He was a professor of experimental physics at Johns Hopkins University.

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Who invented tear gas during World War I?

No one knows who invented it, but it was invented in France for world war 1


Which gas is used in tear gas and which gas is used in laughing gas?

Tear gas contains chemicals such as chloroacetophenone or CS gas. Laughing gas is nitrous oxide.


What is the name of gas contain in tear gas?

lachrymator


What chemical is known as tear gas?

The chemical commonly known as tear gas is known as chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS). It is a riot control agent that irritates the mucous membranes, causing tearing, coughing, and temporary blindness to incapacitate individuals.


Is ethane used as tear gas?

Ethane is not used as tear gas. Tear gas typically contains chemicals like chloroacetophenone (CN) or chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS) to cause irritation to the eyes, throat, and skin. Ethane is a simple hydrocarbon gas often used as a fuel.


Can tear gas ignite with fire?

Tear gas canisters are designed not to ignite when exposed to flames. However, there is a risk of fire if a tear gas canister lands on flammable material or is directly in contact with fire for a prolonged period. It is important to handle tear gas canisters carefully and follow safety protocols.


What element of the periodic table is used in tear gas?

The best known tear gas is "CS" gas- this contains carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and chlorine.


What is common name of tear gas?

Tear gas is the common name for a lachrymatory agent. There are no other informal names for a lachrymator.


What are the Advantages of tear gas?

Advantages of tear gas would have to be , it splits up large riot groups. Used by police.


Where to find tear gas in gta vice city?

the tear gas will be found on washinton beach police hQ behind


What kind of gas does the military use for training in gas chamber?

CS gas or tear gas, not to be confused with CN also called Mace.


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