Cobra is an instantly effective personal safety device with a safe mode step lock mechanism for easy and safe carrying. It relies on a powerful Pepper formula that causes burning and severe annoyance in the eyes, the mucus membranes and the facial tissues of the assailants, making them completely disabled and immobilized. Though it is powerful, but causes no known permanent damage or scars and the effects are temporary that wear off in 2-3 hours. It is a self-defense pepper spray ideal for women, senior citizens,cashiers/bank security/ATM guards, highway motorist, also useful against charging animals etc