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HOW TO MEASURE PEPPER SPRAY HEAT LEVEL?

HOW TO MEASURE PEPPER SPRAY HEAT LEVEL?


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Choosing the right pepper spray for self defense can be overwhelming, especially with the wide range of choices out there. Guard Dog Security understands how to make effective and easy to understand self-defense tools. The Major Capsaicinoid (MC) content is a crucial factor in determining how effective a pepper spray is, as it indicates the potency of the spray against threats.

What are Major Capsaicinoids?

The heat in peppers comes from natural compounds called Major Capsaicinoids. The higher the MC content, the more effective they are at incapacitating attackers. MC content is measured as a percentage of the total formulation and indicates the potency of the spray. 

When choosing this protection tool, it is important to prioritize those with a high MC content. Guard Dog Security ensures that all our defense sprays have the maximum strength of 1.44% Major Capsaicinoids (MC). This guarantees that each one is powerful enough to effectively distract and disable attackers.

How Hot is Pepper Spray?

Self-defense pepper spray is very hot and irritating because it is made from hot pepper plants. If you have ever cut a jalapeno and touched your face after, then you have likely experienced a painful burning sensation. However, this is very mild compared to Guard Dog Security's formula!

At Guard Dog Security we are proud to offer pepper products with a Major Capsaicinoids (MC) level of 1.44%! Those that have a higher MC level will be more effective and hotter than other products. 

Brands will measure their heat levels in a variety of ways like SHU rating or percentage of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). But the most accurate measurement is by Major Capsaicinoids (MC). Through independent lab testing, we can ensure that our MC levels are a consistent maximum heat level.

If you ever need to use your Guard Dog Spray, you can use it confidently knowing it is over 5x hotter than a Jalapeno Pepper and 3x as hot as a Habanero Pepper! Ouch! 

Independent Lab Testing for Assurance

Quality assurance is our top priority. Rigorous independent lab testing is carried out on every batch of these tools to ensure the accuracy of the formula. This ensures that they accurately evaluate how hot the product is and make sure each batch is at the maximum level.

Our heat level is measured by Major Capsaicinoids (MC) and Guard Dog sprays are 1.44% MC. Pepper sprays that have a higher MC level are more effective than other products and we have one of the strongest MC levels available!

Guard Dog’s Commitment to Safety

In summary, when choosing a pepper spray for protection, Major Capsaicinoids act as a dependable measure of formula potency. Guard Dog Security's commitment to incorporating the highest strength level of 1.44% MC guarantees that our sprays provide unmatched effectiveness. Guard Dog Security ensures the reliability of our formulations through independent lab testing, giving you confidence in the effectiveness of our defense spray in any situation. Start your journey towards improving your personal safety by checking out our collection at https://guarddog-security.com/collections/pepper-sprays

 

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