Portable Screening for Explosives and Precursors
ChemSee EXPKIT portable explosive detection kits combine individually packaged colorimetric detectors into compact field configurations. Operators select the kit according to whether the mission requires screening for finished explosives, explosive precursors, or both.
Each detector produces a visible color response when the applicable target chemistry is present. No electronic reader is required, making the kits practical for checkpoints, field investigations, military and law-enforcement operations, mining environments, and site assessment.
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EXPKIT-01
Explosives & Precursors
Broad configuration combining Nitro-Pen, On-The-Spot, Perchloro-Tab, Verifier, Gel-Ox and Acid Test detectors.
EXPKIT-02
Explosive Materials
Focused configuration combining Nitro-Pen, On-The-Spot and Perchloro-Tab detectors for nitrate-based explosives, nitramines, inorganic nitrates and perchlorates.
EXPKIT-03
Explosive Precursors
Focused configuration combining Verifier, Gel-Ox and Acid Test detectors for selected flammables, oxidizers, viscous samples and strong acids.
Detector Configuration by Kit
| Detector | Primary Screening Role | EXPKIT-01 | EXPKIT-02 | EXPKIT-03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro-Pen | Nitro-organics and nitramines; applicable inorganic nitrates when used with the supplied Z-Pad | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| On-The-Spot | Inorganic nitrate residues | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Verifier | Selected flammables and oxidizers | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Gel-Ox | Strong oxidizers in gels and thick liquids | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Perchloro-Tab | Perchlorate salts | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Acid Test | Selected strong acids in liquids or surface residues | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Target Classes and Example Materials
Explosive Materials
- TNT and related nitroaromatics
- PETN and nitroglycerin
- RDX and HMX
- Ammonium, potassium and sodium nitrate
- Applicable perchlorate salts
Explosive Precursors
- Selected flammable solvents
- Hydrogen peroxide and strong oxidizers
- Strong oxidizers in gels and thick liquids
- Selected strong acids, depending on configuration
Field Deployment
- Compact kit format
- Sample-collection materials included
- Direct visual interpretation
- Full-color instructions and reference colors
Operational Use
- Define the target list. Identify whether the requirement involves finished explosives, precursor materials, or both.
- Select the detector. Choose the appropriate detector chemistry for the sample and suspected target.
- Collect and test. Follow the supplied sample-collection and test instructions.
- Interpret and escalate. Compare the response with the supplied reference colors and follow the organization’s incident procedure.
Datasheets & Training
Detector Training Videos
Watch the individual detectors used in applicable kit configurations. These demonstrations supplement the current product instructions and reference colors; select the detector that matches your kit and target.
Nitro-Pen
Demonstration of the Nitro-Pen detector for applicable explosive classes.
On-The-Spot
Demonstration of the On-The-Spot inorganic nitrate detector.
Verifier
Demonstration of the Verifier detector for selected flammables and oxidizers.
Acid Test
Demonstration of the Acid Test detector for selected strong-acid precursors.
Choose the Right Portable Kit
Tell ChemSee which explosives or precursors you need to screen, the sample type, operating environment and expected test volume. We can recommend a standard EXPKIT configuration or discuss a custom combination of available detectors.