What is pepper spray made of? What are the ingredients in pepper spray?

Pepper spray is made from oleoresin capsicum (OC), a resin oil found in plants like chili peppers. The OC is mixed with solvent and propellant chemicals, as well as other additives. This is how the spray gets the correct consistency. 

Oleoresin capsicum (OC), is the ingredient in pepper products that causes intense burning, pain, and blurry vision.