Test Protocol for the Compatibility of
SABRE® Law Enforcement Aerosol
Projectors with the M26 TASER® Electronic
Immobilization Device

By: Robert Nance, V.P. of Operations
Security Equipment Corporation
Proud Manufacturer’s of SABRE® Aerosol Projectors

The Truth about Aerosol Flammability
Why the need for the H2O Series?
The demand for compatible aerosol projectors exists among agencies using electronic
immobilization devices (EID). Though the SABRE® DPS series has successfully passed
the EPA Flame Extension Test, Security Equipment Corporation (SEC) does not
recommend agencies use some of the SABRE DPS Series formulations in conjunction
with these devices. (For additional information on DPS compatibility, please contact
Robert Nance, V.P. of Operations at 800-325-9568.)
The methods of flammability testing which have been completed on SABRE® Law
Enforcement aerosol projectors include:
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16 CFR 1500.45 Flame Extension tests
Spraying a burning rag with the SABRE® aerosol projector to determine flammability
Using a high voltage stun gun on a t-shirt which has been saturated with the SABRE®
aerosol projector
M26 Taser Worst-Case-Scenario

Both series of SABRE® aerosol projectors pass the EPA Flame Extension Test. The
SABRE® H2O Series extinguishes the burning rag and does not ignite the saturated tshirt when shocked with a stun gun. The SABRE® DPS Series does not extinguish the
burning rag, it does not extend the flame, and will not ignite the saturated t-shirt when
shocked with a stun gun, (not the M26 Taser).
M26 TASER® Compatibility Test Scenario
Security Equipment Corporation contacted Steve Tuttle, Director of Government & Law
Enforcement Affairs for TASER® International. Mr. Tuttle identified the testing process
required to most accurately determine the compatibility of M26 TASER® and SABRE®
Law Enforcement Aerosol Projectors. The purpose of the test was to identify the worstcase scenario when using SABRE® Aerosol Projectors and the M26 TASER® device.
The worst-case scenario is defined in two separate cases.
M26 Taser Test Case 1
The first test case involves a subject being saturated with the SABRE® aerosol projector
on the chest area. Saturation is defined as six to eight one second bursts with a MK3 or
MK4 and one or two bursts in a MK9 riot control canister. The center of the t-shirt
becomes completely soaked in a 12-inch diameter. The M26 Taser® prongs are then
attached to the saturated area of the t-shirt one to two inches apart. This scenario
represents the highest pulse in the shortest area, meaning the greatest amount of
electricity or possibility for ignition in the smallest most saturated area.

Test case one is defined as a potential worst-case scenario for the following reasons:
1. SABRE’s Training Program stipulates a maximum of three one-second burst
be applied to a subject. The bursts are aimed at the forehead, eyes, nose and
mouth. A small amount of formulation may contact the subjects clothing. In
this test case, the number of one-second bursts is double to triple the mandated
training maximum, and the bursts are concentrated in the chest area. In most
cases, the spray would only be fired at a subject’s facial area.
2. Taser International recommends firing the M26 Taser® prongs into the
subject’s center mass or chest area. Therefore, under normal circumstances,
the SABRE® aerosol projector will not come in contact with the M26 Taser®
immobilization prongs. Also, the M26 Taser® prongs are designed to separate
at 8 degrees from the firing point. Depending on the distance from the
subject, the prongs could land twelve inches or more apart vertically.
3. The one to two inch separation also represents the officer’s ability to use the
M26 Taser® as a stun gun when the cartridge is removed. Therefore, the
potential for ignition at that degree of separation would be greatest.
M26 Taser Test Case 2
The second test case involves a subject saturated with the SABRE® aerosol projector in
the chest area. The M26 Taser® prongs are then attached to the saturated area of the tshirt one to two inches apart. While the M26 Taser® is being deployed, the subject is also
sprayed continuously with the SABRE® aerosol projector on the M26 Taser® prongs until
the unit is completely empty or the electronic pulses have subsided. This scenario
represents the highest pulse in the shortest area, meaning the greatest amount of
electricity or possibility for ignition in the smallest most saturated area while the aerosol
is being applied directly to the M26 Taser® prongs. This scenario would be the worstcase scenario indicating the greatest possibility for ignition to occur.
Test case two is defined as a potential worst-case scenario for the following reasons:
1. SABRE’s Training Program stipulates a maximum of three one-second bursts
be applied to a subject. The bursts are aimed at the forehead, eyes, nose and
mouth. A small amount of formulation may contact the subjects clothing. In
this test case, the number of one-second bursts is double to triple the mandated
training maximum, and the bursts are concentrated in the chest area.
Furthermore, the SABRE® projector is fired at the M26 Taser® prongs while
the M26 Taser® is deployed. SABRE® training stipulates SABRE® should not
be deployed while the M26 Taser® is being deployed, nor should they be fired
at the electronic pulse of the M26 Taser®.
2. Taser® recommends firing the prongs into the subject’s center mass or chest
area. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the SABRE® aerosol projector
would not come in contact with the M26 Taser® immobilization prongs.

3. The one to two inch separation also represents the officer’s ability to use the
M26 Taser® as a stun gun when the cartridge is removed. Therefore, the
potential for ignition at that degree of separation would be greatest.
4. This scenario represents the full capacity of the SABRE® aerosol projector
and the M26 Taser® electronic immobilization device in the smallest
concentrated area at the same time. This represents the greatest possibility of
ignition.
The results from the M26 Taser® compatibility test show that the SABRE® H2O Series
Sprays are fully compatible with the M26 Taser® Electronic Immobilization device. The
SABRE® DPS Series are not fully compatible with the M26 Taser®. Use of some of the
SABRE DPS Series models with an EID could result in injury. Therefore, Security
Equipment Corporation recommends that not all SABRE® DPS Series Products be used
in conjunction with the M26 Taser®.

SABRE EID Compatible Products
SABRE offers an EID compatible solution is stream, foam & cone.
All H2O Stream Delivery (MK-2, MK-3, MK-4, MK-6, MK-9)
All H2O Foam Delivery (MK-2, MK-3, MK-4, MK-9)
DPS Cone Delivery (MK-2, MK-3, MK-4)

SABRE Non EID Compatible Products
All DPS Stream Delivery (MK-2, MK-3, MK-4, MK-6)
DPS Heavy Fog Blast (MK-9)
Beginning 8/1/03 the EID Compatibility status is clearly marked on all SABRE
canisters. Agencies with SABRE canisters which were purchased prior to 8/1/03
and do not mention EID compatibility should disregard the above lists and do the
following:
1). Contact Robert Nance at 800-325-9568 (V.P. of Operations)
2). Perform the M26 Taser test documented above with their OC.
SECURITY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGENCIES
USING BOTH AEROSOL PROJECTORS AND ELECTRONIC IMOBILIZATION
DEVICES CONDUCT THEIR OWN, WELL DOCUMENTED COMPATIBILITY
TESTING BEFORE ESTABLISHING AGENCY USE OF FORCE GUIDELINES!