Tear gas is a general term that refers to chemical agents often used by law enforcement to control or disperse crowds. Tear gas, which comes in different chemical forms, is also called a “riot-control agent.” The use of tear gas during war was prohibited by the 1925 Geneva Protocol, though it was still permitted to be used to control crowds outside of war. Tear gas works because it is an irritant to skin and mucous membranes. It can be extremely harmful to people who are exposed to it for... więcej

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