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A malodorant is a chemical compound whose extreme stench acts as a temporary incapacitant. It attacks the olfactory and/or trigeminal nerves of the person introduced to the chemical.[1][2][3] These compounds are usually composed of at least two ingredients: the malodorant compound and a carrier liquid. Malodorant compositions have a toxicity category rating of III or higher.
Compounds used as malodorants
- Organosulfur compounds
- Skatole,[4] an odor intensifier[citation needed]
Common responses to malodorant
- Immediate nausea
- Gagging/vomiting
- Various levels of discomfort