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The most common irritants used today are either Riot Control Agents (RCAs) or homemade pepper sprays. While there are 17 RCAs identified by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the most common RCAs include chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile (CS) and oleoresin capsicum (OC, pepper spray). More recently, the use of homemade pepper sprays and bear sprays, both based upon capsicum, have become prevalent during civil disturbances. These materials are commonly dispersed as aerosols, making a challenge for traditional detection techniques. This webinar will focus on detection, protection, and decontamination techniques to ensure that you are properly prepared to respond to events involving irritants.