Which spray pattern is Fog (Cone/Mist)?

• A. Fog (Cone/Mist)
• B. Hand Held Stream Patterns
• C. Foam Patterns
• D. Hand Held Fog/Cone

Answer: (A)

Fog patterns create a cone-shaped mist with fine droplets that spread outward, covering a broad area in front of the nozzle. This wide dispersion is what defines a cone or mist spray, making it the best match for the term Fog (Cone/Mist). It’s designed to blanket the target zone quickly, increasing the chance the spray contacts eyes or mucous membranes.

In contrast, a hand-held stream is a narrow, elongated jet aimed at a distance, with less lateral spread; foam patterns rely on a viscous foam that adheres to surfaces rather than dispersing as a fine mist; while hand-held fog/cone describes a similar mist concept, the conventional term used in OC spray training for this broad coverage is Fog (Cone/Mist).