@oddpride: Inspired (with permission) by @mellythesciencegeek ‘s wonderful video on the same topic. She knows way more about chemistry than I do and you should check out her stuff :) 🖤🤍❤️🖤 #Science #mindblown #chemistry #funfacts

derquatsch :

Veteran here! If, hypothetically, you get exposed to CS gas, do NOT close your eyes after exposure. That will only leave the irritant stuck in them; open your eyes as wide as possible and let it dissipate. During our CS chamber training, we would move around swiftly with arms spread and eyes open (easier said than done) to minimize the amount of time the gas is causing irritation. Hypothetically of course!

ImmortalSnail 🐌 🇨🇦ᖭི༏ᖫྀ :

What?! It’s banned in warfare but governments can use it against their own citizens???

William Lively :

CS Gas also caused contact lenses to fuse to your corneas, least that’s what we were told in boot camp so make sure you have glasses as a back up and don’t wear contacts.

bengee159 :

I love this bit of science. Living in the USA right now must be terrifying.

Tate_Macntyre :

climbing chalk will destroy body moisture, keep some on standby at music festivals

somanycats :

ears too. and wash very, very well before you use the toilet.

Taku :

So if it is banned by the Geneva conventions and you find yourself a hypothetical victim or know other hypothetical victims, how can you bring it to the attention of that particular governing body so they can educate the obviously mistaken user on their oopsie? Because no government would knowingly do so and the writers of the protocol obviously did that so they could educate those that break it

Evelyna :

the rules about makeup and sunscreen also apply to pepper spray btw. don't ask me how I know.

mog :

DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES to anywhere this is a risk. coming from someone who got gasses by the military in north station paris. if you do have lenses in, take them out as fast as possible if your hands haven’t yet been contaminated otherwise wash hands very well before removing lenses asap as the powder sticks to them

♿️LesboyFletch😷 :

Cut the clothing off! Don’t pull OVER your head! (In regards to shirts)

LANGUEDOC :

its legal for law enforcement, and as training for military. it was banned in 1993 in warfare, because it might escalate to using a worse gas. it also will not hurt you if you dont use violence, or obstruct law enforcement in their duties.

mellythesciencegeek :

YESSSS KEEP SHARING THE CHEMISTRY

Brittany Kilmartin :

I got tear gasses back my first year at uni. It became this weird point of pride for my year. None of the younger years could ever understand (so we thought)

Andrew1716 :

you should also cover tattoos and scars, as well as piercings, and wear generic or plain clothing

thatmantaz🇦🇺🇨🇦🇬🇧 :

Paper painters suits give great coverage, are cheap, easy to remove, and can be purchased in bulk to hand out to friends, which also has the bonus of making you less identifiable in any footage. With goggles, make sure you get proper safety rates ones in case of unexpected (or entirely expected) impacts.

Professor_Panic :

Hypothetically, of course 💝

Stefano_Cina :

Easily removed is so key. Trying to strip off a tangled suit in 108 degree Texas summer while your entire face is draining isn't fun, trust me

CassN2711 :

is CS gas tear gas? During the Troubles in NI, they regularly gassed women and children. My mother was taught at the age of 5 to get lemonade and use it on your eyes to stop the burning. She did it multiple times and swears by it (apologies if this isn't scientifically accurate though, this is just what people in Belfast did back in the day)

Kalevalatar :

Sean Dunn :

It's banned!? I wish they had told our Drill Sergeants that during Basic Training. It would have saved us a lot of pain.

user8317007932608 :

Everyone who’s been in the military has gone through the “confidence chamber”. CS sucks, but it’s not lethal.

MotherofChaos :

Just when I thought you couldn’t possibly be more wonderful you drop this very useful bit of hypothetical information.

Richard Reynolds :

we live in a dystopia

Donald Stegemoller :

Banned in warfare, but not in training for warfare. fun times being a snot fountain, for training purposes of course.

what :

i really hope I'm early because this is the least amount of interaction I've ever seen in one of your videos