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Tear gas: Effects and what it does to the human body

Exploded tear gas canisters. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Tear gas is a chemical compound commonly used as a riot control agent.

It temporarily makes people unable to use some of the keys senses of the human body by causing irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs, and skin

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