All pepper sprays should have an expiration date code stamped on a sticker placed, on the bottom of the can. To safeguard your life and insure the effectiveness of the spray, we put a three year expiration date on all of our sprays. Always check to make sure you are not carrying an expired can of spray.

Pepper Sprays are mostly made of OC (Oleoresin Capsicum), an inflammatory agent made from hot cayenne and other peppers. Upon contact, it causes disorientation, restricted breathing, an intense burning sensation and temporary blindness. ________________________________________ See similar questions...

You will find a white sticker under the bottle with the expiry date on it. It is best stored in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight. See similar questions...

Most pepper sprays have an expiration date stamped on the can. It is a relatively important factor of the effectiveness of the product. We recommend replacing your pepper spray after the expiration date. See similar questions...

Pepper spray is primarliy made up of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) and propellant. Oleoresin Capsicum is the product CRCs are the active ingredient in the OC. It is a potent compound that gives all hot peppers their fiery nature, See similar questions...

The defense sprays protectmefirst.com carries are humane and effective. These self defense sprays contain OC Pepper, Tear Gas, Ultraviolet Dye, or any combination of the three. They are an effective means of non-lethal self defense for people concerned with safety and security. Used by police departments, security agencies, and individuals concerned with security and self defense. Recommended by the American Security Institute. See similar questions...

Pepper spray is rated in two ways: OC% and SHU rating. The % you see listed on the package (10%, 15%, etc.) explains how much OC is in the container relative to the other ingredients (dyes, propellant, etc.). To compare the hotness of different pepper sprays, SHU rating is an important factor. Scoville Heat Units (SHU) is a measurement of the amount of capsaicin in OC. See similar questions...

Pepper spray is rated in two ways: OC% and SHU rating. The % you see listed on the package (10%, 15%, etc.) explains how much OC is in the container relative to the other ingredients (dyes, propellant, etc.). To compare the hotness of different pepper sprays, SHU rating is an important factor. Scoville Heat Units (SHU) is a measurement of the amount of capsaicin in OC. See similar questions...

The small intestine in a healthy individual is teaming with various strains of acidophilus which Mesosilver may potentially kill if it proceeded far enough through the GI tract. We believe that Mesosilver is absorbed in the first feet of the small intestine and therefore should not progress far enough through the GI to cause any problems. See similar questions...

Oxygen is the staling agent for coffee. In order to maintain freshness, we package our beans in a one way valve-bag immediately after they are roasted. By using the valve-bags, the beans remain fresh for four months. Do not freeze or refrigerate the coffee and store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry area. See similar questions...