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How tear gas affects your body (video)
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2020 鈥� 2-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile, better known as CS gas, is one of the most common tear gases used in the United States today, but did you know it鈥檚 not actually a gas? We break down how it works, a bit of its history and the best ways to recover if you鈥檙e hit with it. A reminder: We鈥檙e not doctors! Please contact yours with any concerns: .
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