sentence: Pepper spray is an inflammatory agent.
sentences_before: It makes eyes water and causes intense pain, sometimes even leading to temporary blindness.
sentences_after: The stronger the spray is, the longer the effects last, but the average full effect lasts around thirty to forty-five minutes, with longer effects lasting for hours. Pepper spray is mostly used by police forces for riot control, but in some countries people can use it for self-defence.
concept_name: pepper spray
headings: Pepper spray
categories: Capsicum Safety Law enforcement equipment