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Well that was a frustratingly useless article. They brought in an expert to answer the question and he didn't answer the question. I still don't know what was
by markdown 7y ago
Well that was a frustratingly useless article.
They brought in an expert to answer the question and he didn't answer the question. I still don't know what was in the thermos or what to use to extinguish a tear gas canister.
This would have been more useful and interesting if PopMech had just bought a few canisters, tested the various theorie, and reported the results.
- goda90 7y agoThe article quotes the person from the video who said it was mud.
- paleotrope 7y agoPlus, a tear gas canister is just something that is burning slowly, so if you immerse it in something you can extinguish it.
- abakker 7y agoI didn't know that. I always assumed they were just compressed gas with a pinhole poked in them or something.
- paleotrope 7y agoNaw, it's just smoke from a different source then you'd expect. It's clear if you've been in boot camp. They light up the tabs that produce the gas. Also, gas grenades can get pretty hot, that's why you shouldn't pick them up without gloves.
- SCAQTony 7y agoFire needs a flammable source, heat, and oxygen. I suspect the enclosed cannister space hampered the O2 and the mud hampered the combustible material. Mud does seem plausible.
- sleepydog 7y agoThe article says the tear gas cannister uses potassium chlorate (KCIO2) as its oxygen source, rather than atmospheric oxygen, so I'm not sure how effective smothering it would be. The thermos probably is just to protect the protestor's hands. Based on the other method
- throwaway1997 7y agoIt's pretty easy to put them out. Here is an alternative method that was used before the thermos method was discovered: https://twitter.com/alexhofford/status/1155514310308896768 https://twitter.com/alexhofford/status/1155514310308896768 Just behind the frontline is a taskforce who runs around putting out all teargas.
- markdown 7y agoAnd the PopMech expert called him a liar.
- AstralStorm 7y agoAs for CS gas, it attacks and inflames exposed mucous membranes. The best homemade solution for protecting lungs is a wet but separated barrier, like being wrapped in wet towels. Oiled rags work decently too and do not need to be moistened repeatedly. If inhaled, apply amyl acetate inhalant stick to help with breathing. You will need tight glasses to protect eyes, eg. swimming goggles. Temporarily you can cover them with said wet barrier but that loses you vision and is mostly useful for passing area of gas. Immersing or tightly covering the source will prevent it from spreading the gas. Careful, it's hot, do not use anything flammable. Of course a real gas mask with filters or P95 (or better) respirator plus goggles is better for protecting lungs. (N level respirators for dust won't work.) Source: was in civil defense.
- idlewords 7y agoWater. You extinguish it with water. Pour water on it, drop it in a bucket, etc.