The Most Often Asked Questions About Mace Brand Defense Sprays

1. What is Mace?
   Mace is a registered trade name for our unique brand of aerosol defense spray. It is also the name of the manufacturer.
   

2. What is a Mace Aerosol Defense Spray?
   A Mace brand aerosol defense spray is a humane and effective self defense device containing OC Pepper, Tear Gas or both. It is an effective means of non-lethal self defense for people concerned with personal safety and security. 
   

3. Can I use my Mace Spray after the indicated expiration date?
   Like any pressurized aerosol device, over time the unit may not spray as far as expected, if at all. Mace recommends replacing your spray after the expired date shown on your Mace Spray. 
   

4. At what temperature should I store my Mace Spray?
   Do not leave your Mace Spray in any area that may exceed 125 degrees F or drop below -15 degrees F. Excessive heat or cold may cause the can to leak or burst. 
   

5. Can I bring my Mace Spray on an airplane?
   The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) allows one Mace Spray per traveler in your checked luggage only. Sprays are not allowed in carry-on luggage or at any time in the passenger area. 
   

6. What are the different "Mace" formulations and how do they work?
   Triple Action is a blend of OC Pepper, CN Tear Gas and UV Ultra-Violet dye. This formula combines the coughing, irritation and watery eyes of Tear Gas and the eye-shutting, "burning" effect of Pepper to disorient an attacker. The spray should be aimed at the face of an attacker.
   
   PepperGard and Pepper Mace are 10% OC Pepper solutions with UV Ultraviolet dye. Pepper Sprays cause the eyes of an attacker to slam shut, create an intense burning sensation to affected areas and disorient an attacker. The spray should be aimed at the face of an attacker.
   
   Pepper Foam is a 10% OC Pepper formulation with UV Ultra-Violet dye that sprays in a thick foam. The foam acts to "blindfold" and disorient an attacker and cause the same "burning" and closing of the eyes as traditional liquid pepper sprays. The spray should be aimed at the face of an attacker. 
   

7. What do I do when my Mace Unit expires or is empty?
   Your Mace Unit does contain chemicals and should be disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. 
   

8. Are Mace Sprays legal in my city or state?
   Though legal in all 50 States, a number of cities and states have specific regulations pertaining to the purchase, possession and use of Aerosol Defense Sprays. If you have a question you should contact your local Police Department. Aerosol Defense Sprays are meant for defensive purposes only are can only be sold to or used by persons 18 years of age or older. 
   

9. How "Hot" is my pepper spray?
   OC pepper is generally measured in terms of Scoville Heat Units (SHU's) or on a percentage basis. For example, one spray might be 10% 500,000 SHU while another is 5% 1,000,000 SHU. Either spray will be effective in most cases. See also http://www.worthprotectionsecurity.com/blog/?p=23  
   

10. How effective is my defense spray?
    Aerosol defense sprays are effective in most, but not all situations. Attackers under the influence of drugs or alcohol or people with special training, i.e. military or martial arts training may not be affected as others.