Description
CS pocket riot hand grenade M58 is burning type riot control agent grenade and may be used to simulate casualty agents during training.
The body is a thin-walled, two piece aluminum cylinder. It contains a CS-pyrotechnic composition. There is a hole in the base of the body which is used for agent emission after functioning.
Hand grenade M201A1E1 fuze is similar to the fuze, M201A1. Hand grenade fuze M201A1 is a pyrotechnic delay-igniting fuze. The body contains a primer, fire mixture, pyrotechnic delay column and ignition mixture. Assembled to the body are a striker, striker spring, safety lever and safety pin with pull ring. The split end of the safety pin has an angular spread.
Safety clips are not required with these grenades.
CS has a powerful lachrymal effect and is irritating to the upper respiratory passages, causing coughing, difficulty in breathing and chest tightness. Heavy concentrations will cause nausea and vomiting as well. The onset of incapacitation is 15 to 30 seconds and duration is less than 10 minutes after personnel is removed to fresh air. CS is more persistent and has a more severe reaction than CN.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
Old Chemical Weapons and Related Materiel Reference Guide (2018)
TM 43-0001-29, Grenades (chg 4, 2002)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
