I was wondering about milk as a washing agent for pepper spray...

[HereSince1628]

found this site: http://www.pepper-spray-store.com/relatedinfo/antitdote.shtml

This is NOT provided as medical advice, but rather for information from an on-line marketer of pepper spray... because it seems in these days people exercising their democratic rights need to have this sort of awareness.

And in that site it says this about pepper spray, milk and dawn liquid detergent soap...

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There is no easy or pain free way to cure pepper spray contamination and different people react differently to pepper spray. So what removing techniques work for some may not work for others. But through our experience the how to steps below will help you get through the experience with the least amount of discomfort possible.

Our first aid recommendation for pepper spray removal is to start with applying whole milk to the affected area. You can apply it to the effected area via a spray bottle, splash it directly on your skin, saturate a clean towel and lay it over the effected area or submerse the effected area. The milk should help take the burn away. However, this will not remove the oils in the pepper spray. For getting the oils off we recommend using the below antidote.

Removing the Pepper Spray Oil from Your Skin
Use a solution of 25% “Dawn” (noticed we mentioned a brand name) dishwashing detergent and 75% water. You can probably get away with using less detergent but we have always used this formula. Use cold water and make up at least a gallon because you are going to have to wash the effected area at least 7 to 8 times.

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[no_hypocrisy]

1. Makes sense.

You drink milk when you choke on a hot pepper or chilies, not water.

[HereSince1628]

2. Yes, that's what made me wonder about...

One thing I'd ask occupiers backing up companions facing police lines is "Got Milk?"

[no_hypocrisy]

3. What I would do:

1) Spray bottle with milk ready
2) Clean washcloth. Pour some milk on it and apply to eyes.

[HereSince1628]

5. Yes, and it sounds like a spray bottle of dilute liquid dish soap

would also be good to have around to get it off the rest of your skin.

I'm guessing the first aid teams at Occupy events know this stuff but I am not sure most other people do.

[Obamanaut]

4. Good place to promote 'Milk-in-a-box' nt