Does Pepper Spray go bad?

[Cygnus]

I have several cans that I moved with. I am wondering how long they are good for?

Can you spray a blast and have it work later as well?

 

[shibumiseeker]

The oil itself doesn't go bad but the cans lose pressure over time. If you test spray it it is likely to lose pressure faster.

 

[HoughMade]

Yeah, it starts hanging out on street corners after midnight...drinking too much....

 

[shibumiseeker]

Yeah, it starts hanging out on street corners after midnight...drinking too much....

 

[Cygnus]

The oil itself doesn't go bad but the cans lose pressure over time. If you test spray it it is likely to lose pressure faster.

Yeah, it starts hanging out on street corners after midnight...drinking too much....

Excellent.

Thanks folks! So I should test sprAy the old stuff and keep it out of Southie or Roxbury. Gotcha

 

[Cygnus]

Oh one more thing-

Can I use it on burritos like in the TV comercial?

 

[shibumiseeker]

Oh one more thing-

Can I use it on burritos like in the TV comercial?

The manufacturer will say no, but if it doesn't have any other additives (foaming agents, dye, mace) then it really won't hurt you other than the pain of the burn...

 

[pitbulld45]

The cans of OC. That our department uses has an expectation of 4 years. Like others have said its a loss of pressure of the propellant. The oil is still good just no way to push it out of the can

 

[Cygnus]

The manufacturer will say no, but if it doesn't have any other additives (foaming agents, dye, mace) then it really won't hurt you other than the pain of the burn...

Sorry, forgot my purple pen

The cans of OC. That our department uses has an expectation of 4 years. Like others have said its a loss of pressure of the propellant. The oil is still good just no way to push it out of the can

OK. All my stuff is older than that at minimum. Was going to give some to an old friend who may ne having some issues with an ex and a weirdo at work. I was going to give her a can and a keychain version when the law changes in MA on Jan 1st ( no more gun permit for pepper spray.....Really)

Any reccomended brands?

 

[Tripp11]

Fox Labs International - Pepper Spray, Mace - Most Intense Pepper Spray Available

 

[Cygnus]

Fox Labs International - Pepper Spray, Mace - Most Intense Pepper Spray Available

Thanks. They even sell in MA! Interesting read/take they have on shelf life.

 

[cosermann]

I like to replace canisters every few years. They're relatively cheap. Use the old ones for training. Frankly, I've yet to have a canister go bad within 3 yrs. (with good treatment).

 

[calcot7]

....other than throw the can at the perp and then shoot it in mid air.

The cans of OC. That our department uses has an expectation of 4 years. Like others have said its a loss of pressure of the propellant. The oil is still good just no way to push it out of the can

 

[Tater36]

Freeze +p is a good brand often carried by LEO's

 

[magic man]

Any reccomended brands?

There may be better stuff out there, but I can tell you Fox Labs is effective from first hand experience.