Volatility is the rate at which a chemical evaporates and should not be confused with flammability. CLEAROUT formula utilizes highly volatile non-flammable solvents. The irritant is dispensed and the volatile solvent carrier evaporates and spreads the irritant quickly and effectively. CLEAROUT grenades weigh nine ounces with a concentration of one percent orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) and one percent of two million SHU Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). This is generally referred to as enhanced CS since the addition of OC, a red pepper derivative, causes sneezing and coughing, forcing greater inhalation of the incapacitating CS. At the one percent level, one CLEAROUT grenade delivers enough CS to reach incapacitating level established by military tests to an area of 23,000 cubic feet (1,700 cubic meters) with an equal amount of OC. Recent tests of OC alone have established its effectiveness though no incapacitating concentration has been determined.
