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What is Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)?

April 26, 2017capsicum OC oleoresin

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What is Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)?

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Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is the oil taken from the placenta near the stem of a pepper. Although OC is the active ingredient used in most self-defense sprays, the percentage of OC within the formulation does NOT indicate pepper spray strength. The OC percentage only measures the amount of red pepper contained in the defense spray, not the pungency or effectiveness of the product.