Active ingredient? Mechanism? Treatment?
- -Aerosolized liquids or solids (not actually a gas), 2-chlorobenzalmolonotrile is an example, but there are many other related compounds.
- -Activates TRP receptors and induce substance P release leading to pain and mucosal irritation
- -Complications include ocular irritation, keratitis. Requires very high concentrations to cause life threatening injury.
- -Extraction from environment, decontamination and supportive care?