OC spray specifications include which of the following formulations?

• A. No more than 5.5% OC and Major Capsaicinoids no less than 0.65% and no more than 0.75%.
• B. OC concentration must be at least 10% and major capsaicinoids at least 1%.
• C. OC concentration must be exactly 5% with zero capsaicinoids.
• D. There are no limits on OC or capsaicinoids.

Answer: (A)

OC spray formulas are set with regulatory limits to balance effectiveness with safety. The active irritant is the capsaicinoids in the OC, and regulators specify a maximum overall OC concentration plus a narrow range for the major capsaicinoids to ensure the spray works reliably without being overly potent. The correct formulation uses no more than 5.5% OC and keeps major capsaicinoids between 0.65% and 0.75%. That combination provides sufficient irritation for deterring threats while maintaining safety margins and consistency across products.

The other options miss the practical safety and efficacy standards: pushing OC well above typical limits would raise safety risks; claiming zero capsaicinoids would make the spray ineffective; and saying there are no limits would violate established safety regulations.