OC pepper spray can contain no more than ______% capsicum?

• A. Chine
• B. 5%
• C. 10%
• D. 15%

Answer: (A)

OC pepper spray concentration is about how much capsaicinoids are packed into the spray. This percentage is limited to balance effectiveness with safety. For general use, five percent is the common ceiling because it provides a reliable irritant effect to deter an aggressor while keeping the risk of serious harm to bystanders and the user lower. Higher concentrations, like ten or fifteen percent, are typically reserved for specialized settings and may be restricted by law or require specific training. The non-numeric option in the list isn’t a valid concentration value, which is likely a misprint.