Malodorant

{{Short description|Chemical compound whose extreme stench acts as a temporary incapacitant}}

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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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428676-800-us-military-malodorant-missiles-kick-up-a-stink/|title=US military malodorant missiles kick up a stink|first=David|last=Hambling|website=New Scientist}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/jul/10/weaponstechnology.research|title = US weapons research is raising a stink|website = TheGuardian.com|date = 9 July 2008}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2015/04/americas-police-will-fight-next-riot-these-stink-bombs/111430/|title = America's Police Will Fight the Next Riot with These Stink Bombs| date=29 April 2015 }} 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.