Longer Distance: Conventional aerosol sprays reach up to approximately 15 feet. Mace Pepper Gel’s® spray can reach a distance up to 25 feet. • Sticks Like Glue: The thick gel formula sticks to the face of an assailant leaving them temporarily blinded, which allows for a safe escape. • Stronger Formula: The extremely powerful 1.4% capsaicinoid concentration is hotter than many other pepper sprays on the market, but the unit is non-toxic and causes only temporary discomfort. • Less Contaminating: Streaming pepper sprays can contaminate a home, mall, hospital, or business with an uncomfortable pepper scent that will take several hours to dissipate. The gel formula minimizes cross-contamination and is ideal for indoor use because it allows an assailant to be sprayed without contaminating the surrounding area. • Shelf Life: Pepper Gel® units are effective for up to three years. • Decontamination: The gel formula allows for a shortened decontamination period by using soap and water or a decontamination spray. (Not that we expect you to share that information with an assailant!) • Price: Mace Pepper Gel® is less expensive than electronic, less-than-lethal personal defense devices on the market.