Match the Target Class to the Detector
Explosive screening starts with chemistry. ChemSee products use complementary detector reactions for nitroaromatics, nitrate esters, nitramines, inorganic nitrates, perchlorates and selected precursor categories.
PETN
Nitrate-ester explosive found in detonating cord and some plastic-explosive formulations.
RDX & HMX
Nitramine explosives addressed by Nitro-Pen and applicable kit configurations.
Target-Class Matrix
| Class | Examples | Product Starting Point |
|---|---|---|
| Nitroaromatics | TNT, tetryl | Nitro-Pen, SprayView, EXPKIT, Nitro-Screen |
| Nitrate esters | PETN, nitroglycerin | Nitro-Pen, SprayView, EXPKIT, Nitro-Screen |
| Nitramines | RDX, HMX | Nitro-Pen, SprayView, EXPKIT, Nitro-Screen |
| Inorganic nitrates | Ammonium, potassium, sodium nitrate | On-The-Spot; Nitro-Pen with Z-Pad; 3A2Z/3A3Z |
| Perchlorates | Applicable perchlorate salts | Perchloro-Tab in applicable EXPKIT configurations |
| Selected precursors | Oxidizers, flammables, strong acids | Verifier, Gel-Ox, Acid Test, EXPKIT-03 |
Presumptive screening only: ChemSee detectors support trained, authorized personnel after a sample is determined safe to collect under an approved procedure. Never touch, move, open or sample a suspicious item merely to perform a test. Follow local law-enforcement, bomb-squad or EOD direction.
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