Used as a weapon of war, explosive grenades are disgned to cause casualties. Other grenades may produce smoke for signalling, disperse tear gas, or start fires.
The first to use gas (tear gas) was by the french in August 1914 in the form of tear gas grenades (xylyl bromide) against the Germans. however the Chlorine gas was introduced to the trenches by German forces on 22 April 1915, at the start of the Second Battle of Ypres.
Various chemicals can be used on rioters, including tear gas, pepper spray, and smoke grenades. These chemicals are used by law enforcement to disperse crowds, reduce visibility, and deter aggressive behavior. It is important for these chemicals to be used responsibly and according to guidelines to minimize harm to individuals.
There are three kinds of grenades. Antipersonnel grenades are used against people. There are fragmentation grenades, which break up when they explode and scatter, at high speeds, pieces of metal which injure or kill whoever you used the grenade against. There are also distraction grenades which create a loud noise and bright flash of light to stun the target...while they're stunned, you can rush in and take them into custody. (SWAT teams love distraction grenades.) Smoke grenades produce thick clouds of smoke. There are white smoke grenades used to conceal troop movements, and colored smoke grenades used for signaling. Product-delivery grenades come in two varieties. The first are White Phosphorous (willy-pete), which is an incendiary agent. The other are Tear Gas grenades.
This depends on what kind of 40mm grenade you are talking about, its like asking how fast can a car drive. The 40mm grenades are used as both fragmentation grenades, designed to disperse shrapnel and either kill or wound enemy personnel, and penetrating grenades. Flares, smoke canisters, and CS tear gas may also be fired through a 40mm grenade launcher, but these weapons are not designed for armour piercing capabilities.
Tear gas contains chemicals such as chloroacetophenone or CS gas. Laughing gas is nitrous oxide.
Tear gas is a chemical irritant that causes burning sensations in the eyes, throat, and skin. It induces tearing, coughing, and difficulty breathing, making it difficult for individuals to stay in the affected area. It is commonly used by law enforcement for crowd control purposes.
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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.
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.
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.
The best known tear gas is "CS" gas- this contains carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and chlorine.