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How to decontaminate after getting hit with OC/Pepper spray. Mostly seems to involve sucking it up and waiting.

14 Responses to “In case it ever comes up”

  1. Tango Says:

    Milk. Pour milk into your eyes. Might not be instant, but it’ll make it a LOT faster.

  2. PT Says:

    lots of water and milk. The protein “casein” in milk and dairy products neutralizes the capsaicin in the OC.

  3. hilljohnny Says:

    back in the ’60’s the advice was to coat your face with petroleum jelly prior to attending protests. it would protect the skin from the tear gas and made it easier to decon.

  4. Jake Says:

    Decon wipes.

    Not perfect, but they supposedly significantly reduce recovery time, and they’re conveniently packaged.

  5. TXGunGeek Says:

    WHOLE MILK! Tango and PT have it partially right. The WHOLE part being important. Skim/fat free milk doesn’t have the fat content to neutralize the capsaicin.

  6. Richard Says:

    Never gotten any benefit from milk as opposed to running water.

    Fresh air and a water hose always works. Just never as fast as you might like.

    Manning up is also a good thing. Yeah it hurts, but only for a little while. Stop whining and keep fighting.

  7. Timmeehh Says:

    Rub Yogurt on your face.

  8. Yakov Says:

    Mylanta makes a good substitute for milk. 1 part mylanta 10 part water. Professional protestors in DC used to use it, back when professional protestors weren’t political. Tried it, it works pretty good.

  9. Jailer Says:

    Sugar. It’s what Fox Labs recommends. Their decontamination wipes are just basically baby wipes with sugar added. Suck candy works well following hot foods to get rid of the burn.

  10. mariner Says:

    I’m thinking “sucking it up” would must make things worse.

    Just sayin’ 😉

  11. DonkeyShow Says:

    I’ve been hit alot. wash your face in water. then sit in front of a fan for awhile holding your eyes open. milk never worked for me. just suck it up. wait till you take a shower later. nothing like reactivating the pepper spray in the shower and it hitting your little danglies.

  12. Dave Says:

    Baby shampoo and lots of cool (not cold) water.

  13. Lesane Says:

    Each year I try a different decon technique, and none are any more effective than what DonkeyShow said. And the shower always adds insult to injury.

  14. Standard Mischief Says:

    search-fu “street medic OC” and you’ll see them recommend diluted Maalox. Not really up for trying it out myself.

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