A terrorist who could make tear gas or some similar compound could use it with ease against a large number of people. Tear gas is fairly complicated to make, however, and this prevents such individuals from being able to utilize its great potential for harm. One method for its preparation is shown below.

EQUIPMENT

* ring stands (2)
* alcohol burner
* erlenmeyer flask, 300 ml
* clamps (2)
* rubber stopper
* glass tubing
* clamp holder
* condenser
* rubber tubing
* collecting flask
* air trap
* beaker, 300 ml

MATERIALS

* 10 gms glycerine
* 2 gms sodium bisulfate
* distilled water

1. In an open area, wearing a gas mask, mix 10 gms of glycerine with 2 gms of sodium bisulfate in the 300 ml erlenmeyer flask.
2. Light the alcohol burner, and gently heat the flask.
3. The mixture will begin to bubble and froth; these bubbles are tear gas.
4. When the mixture being heated ceases to froth and generate gas, or a brown residue becomes visible in the tube, the reaction is complete. Remove the heat source, and dispose of the heated mixture, as it is corrosive.
5. The material that condenses in the condenser and drips into the collecting flask is tear gas. It must be capped tightly, and stored in a safe place.

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