SABRE RED, “The Most Potent Defense Spray", offers maximum strength red pepper and an invisible marking dye to aid in suspect identification. SABRE Red® ranges from 20% to 95% hotter than the competition.

   Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) measures only the amount of Red Pepper contained within a defense spray formulation. OC percentages do not specify the strength of a spray.

   Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) measure the strength of the OC before it is diluted by the inactive ingredients (propellant and carrier). SHUs are also not an accurate measure of the strength of the formulation.

   When comparing the heat levels of defense spray products, it is imperative that one compares the heat levels of the entire formulation. The strength of the entire formulation is best indicated by the product's Scoville Content and Capsaicinoids.

   Scoville Content measures the strength of the OC AFTER IT IS DILUTED by the inactive ingredients (propellant and carrier). Here is an example:

   SABRE RED = 10% OC @ 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units. Thus, 90% of the formulation dilutes the 2,000,000 SHUs creating a Scoville Content of 200,000.

   (10% multiplied by 2,000,000 equals 200,000.)

   Major Capsaicoinoids, the most accurate measure of OC spray heat level, is determined via High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) laboratory analysis. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which regulates animal attack deterrent sprays, only allows manufacturers to advertise Major Capsaicinods. The EPA does not allow SHUs or OC%'s to appear on animal attack deterrent labels or marketing literature because they do not indicate product strength.

   SABRE RED contains approximately 1.33% Major Capsaicinoids!