Carrier is defined as?

• A. The active OC component
• B. The nitrogen gas within the canister
• C. The inactive ingredient within the spray responsible for creating an even disbursement of OC
• D. The nozzle

Answer: (C)

The carrier is the inactive base that carries the OC and provides the medium for dispersion. It dissolves or suspends the active capsaicinoids and helps determine spray characteristics like droplet size and even distribution. It’s not the irritant itself, not the gas propellant, and not the nozzle. The nozzle shapes the spray, the gas propels it, and the carrier ensures OC is delivered evenly through the spray.