chloroacetophenone
Chemical crowd dispersant
Chloroacetophenone is a chemical compound used as a tear gas, commonly known by its military designation CN.
It causes burning sensations in the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
Largely replaced by CS gas in riot control applications, it remains in some commercial self-defense sprays: The canister contained chloroacetophenone.
Regulating gathered masses
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- law enforcementUpholding legal codes
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
public order · police tactics · crowd dispersal · canister · grenade · aerosol · deployment · civil unrest
Combustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
pain · irritation · blistering · rash · dermatitis · skin exposure · mucous membrane · chemical burn
Riot-dispersing chemical irritant
- pepper sprayCapsaicin-based defensive aerosol
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- chemical agentSubstance producing specific effects
- eye irritationDiscomfort in the organ of sight
tear production · crying · stinging · respiratory distress · blurred vision · nasal discharge · choking · coughing
One's physical well-being
- self-protectionSafeguarding one's own wellbeing
- keychainRing for holding keys
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- attackerOne who strikes first
escape · security · precaution · protection
crowd control
Regulating gathered masses
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- law enforcementUpholding legal codes
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
demonstration · public order · police tactics · crowd dispersal · canister · grenade · aerosol · deployment · civil unrest · riot police
burning
Combustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
swelling · pain · irritation · blistering · rash · dermatitis · skin exposure · mucous membrane · chemical burn · vesicant
CS gas
Riot-dispersing chemical irritant
- pepper sprayCapsaicin-based defensive aerosol
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- chemical agentSubstance producing specific effects
eye irritation · tear production · crying · stinging · respiratory distress · blurred vision · nasal discharge · choking · coughing · tearing
personal safety
One's physical well-being
- self-protectionSafeguarding one's own wellbeing
- keychainRing for holding keys
- deterrentThing that discourages action
attacker · escape · security · precaution · protection
- haloketones
- irritantstear gas, pepper spray, CS gas, mace, bear spray
- haloarenesPCBs, PCB
chloroacetophenonenerve agent
Weaponized neurotoxin
sarin · mustard gas · phosgene · cyanide · novichok
chloroacetophenonesaline solution
Salt dissolved in water
soothing balm · eye drops · fresh air · antihistamine · bronchodilator
chloroacetophenoneantidote
Substance neutralizing harmful agents
medical aid · first aid · medicine · remedy · palliative
acetic, chlorine, acetone, acetate, phenol, ketone, phenolic, chlorination, chlorinated