Compare ChemSee Explosive Detection Kits
This explosive detection kit comparison is designed to help you select the appropriate ChemSee product based on the materials you need to detect, your screening environment, number of samples and required detection capability.
Use the quick selection guide and detailed comparison tables below, view all ChemSee explosive detection products, or contact us if you would like help selecting or configuring a kit.
Which Kit Fits Your Need?
Start with the type of screening you need to perform. More detailed detection capabilities are compared further down the page.
SprayView™
Rapid surface and sample screening for common nitrate-based explosives and explosive residues.
Best for: Surface screening, residue collection, security inspections, mining and field use.
Available sizes:
25 tests • 50 tests • 100 tests
SprayView PLUS™
Expanded SprayView configuration providing nitrate-explosive screening plus additional detection capability for selected oxidizers, chlorates, bromates and perchlorates.
Best for: Users who need broader surface-screening capability than standard SprayView.
Available size:
50 tests
EXPKIT-01
Portable multi-detector kit covering major explosive classes plus several important explosive precursor categories.
Best for: Organizations that need broad explosives and precursor screening in one field kit.
Coverage:
Explosives + Precursors
EXPKIT-02
Portable kit focused on military, industrial and nitrate-based explosive materials without the broader precursor chemistry included in EXPKIT-01.
Best for: Explosive-material screening where precursor detection is not required.
Coverage:
Explosives
EXPKIT-03
Portable kit focused on materials that may be used as explosive precursors rather than finished nitrate-based explosives.
Best for: Precursor screening, investigative work and specialized security applications.
Coverage:
Explosive Precursors
IFED-02
Compact multi-detector configuration designed for storage and use aboard aircraft and other environments where space is limited.
Best for: Aviation, transportation security and compact deployment.
Coverage:
Explosives + Selected Precursors
NSK-01 Nitro-Screen
Bulk screening kit designed to rapidly test large numbers of samples across major nitro and nitrate explosive classes.
Best for: Airports, checkpoints, borders, security operations and other high-throughput screening environments.
Capacity:
Up to 140 samples
NSK-01S Nitro-Screen
Combines high-volume screening across major nitro and nitrate explosive classes with additional detectors for selected explosive precursor classes.
Best for: High-throughput operations that also require selected precursor-screening capability.
Capacity:
140 nitrate-explosive samples + precursor detectors
Quick Selection Guide
If you already know your primary screening objective, use this guide as a starting point.
| If You Need To… | Start With |
|---|---|
| Screen surfaces or collected samples for common explosive residues | SprayView™ |
| Screen surfaces while also adding selected oxidizer, chlorate, bromate and perchlorate capability | SprayView PLUS™ |
| Detect both explosives and a broad range of explosive precursors in one portable kit | EXPKIT-01 |
| Focus primarily on military, industrial and nitrate-based explosives | EXPKIT-02 |
| Focus primarily on explosive precursor chemicals | EXPKIT-03 |
| Carry a compact multi-chemistry kit aboard an aircraft or in a space-limited environment | IFED-02 |
| Screen up to 140 samples for nitrate-based explosives | NSK-01 |
| Screen 140 nitrate samples and also test selected precursor classes | NSK-01S |
| Detect only one particular explosive or precursor | Individual Detector |
Explosive Detection Kit Comparison
The tables below compare the detection capabilities included in each standard kit.
✓ Detection capability included
— Not included
Explosives & Explosive Materials
| Group Detected | Examples | SprayView | SprayView PLUS | EXPKIT-01 | EXPKIT-02 | EXPKIT-03 | IFED-02 | NSK-01 | NSK-01S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatic Nitrates | TNT, Tetryl, etc. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aliphatic Nitrates | Nitroglycerin, PETN, etc. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitramines (Nitroamines) | RDX, HMX, etc. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inorganic Nitrates | Ammonium Nitrate, etc. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Explosive Precursors
| Group Detected | Examples | SprayView | SprayView PLUS | EXPKIT-01 | EXPKIT-02 | EXPKIT-03 | IFED-02 | NSK-01 | NSK-01S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flammables | Acetone, Hexane, etc. | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Strong Oxidizers | Hydrogen Peroxide | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Strong Oxidizers in Gels | Hydrogen Peroxide | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Strong Acids | Sulfuric Acid, etc. | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Perchlorates | Potassium Perchlorate | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Chlorates & Bromates | Sodium Chlorate, etc. | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
What’s Included in Each Kit?
Standard kit configurations are summarized below. Contact ChemSee if your application requires different quantities or detector combinations.
SprayView™
Sizes: 25, 50 or 100 tests
Includes the SprayView colorimetric solutions, collection materials, quality-assurance materials, rinse bottle, instructions and required testing accessories. Quantities vary by kit size.
SprayView PLUS™
Size: 50 tests
Expanded SprayView configuration for nitrate-based explosive screening plus selected additional oxidizer, chlorate, bromate and perchlorate detection capability.
EXPKIT-01
Portable Kit for Explosives & Precursors
Includes 5 each of Nitro-Pen, On-The-Spot, Perchloro-Tab, Verifier, Gel-Ox and Acid Test detectors, collection swabs and required testing accessories.
EXPKIT-02
Portable Kit for Military & Industrial Explosives
Includes 5 each of Nitro-Pen, On-The-Spot and Perchloro-Tab detectors, collection swabs and the accessories required for field testing.
EXPKIT-03
Portable Kit for Explosive Precursors
Includes 5 each of Verifier, Gel-Ox and Acid Test detectors together with the accessories required for testing.
IFED-02
In-Flight Explosives Detection Kit
Includes 5 each of Nitro-Pen, On-The-Spot, Verifier, Gel-Ox and Acid Test detectors plus collection swabs in a compact, easily stored configuration.
NSK-01
Nitro-Screen Bulk Screening Kit
Provides materials and accessories for screening 140 samples for nitrate-based explosives.
NSK-01S
Enhanced Nitro-Screen Bulk Screening Kit
Provides materials for screening 140 samples across major nitro and nitrate explosive classes and also includes 5 each of Verifier, Gel-Ox and Acid Test detectors.
Need a Different Combination?
ChemSee can configure explosive detection kits around a specific target list, screening environment, application or quantity requirement.
Tell us which explosives or precursors you need to detect and how the kit will be used. We can recommend a standard configuration or discuss a custom combination of available detectors.
Only Need to Detect One Material?
A full detection kit may not be necessary when your application is focused on one specific explosive or precursor. ChemSee also offers individual detectors for selected target materials.
Need Help Selecting a Kit?
Tell us what you need to detect, how the kit will be used and approximately how many tests you expect to perform. ChemSee can help identify the most appropriate standard or custom configuration.