Test Results for ChemSee Explosive Detectors

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  • Nitro-Pen – Detector for Nitrate-based Explosives (e.g. TNT, Nitroglycerin, RDX)
  • On-The-Spot – Detector for Inorganic Nitrate Residues (e.g. Ammonium & Potassium Nitrate)
  • Verifier – Detector for Liquid Explosive Precursors (e.g. Acetone, Hydrogen Peroxide)
  • Acid Test – Detector for Strong Acids (e.g. Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, etc.)

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Nitro-Pen Test Results (Video Demonstration)

Detection of 100K Nanograms of TNT (Example 1)

Test was performed by U.S. Military Personnel during evaluation of the Nitro-Pen and other detectors available in ChemSee’s Detection Kits for Explosives and Explosive Precursors.

* Green / purple color indicates the presence of TNT.

Detection of 100K Nanograms of TNT (Example 2)

Test was performed by U.S. Military Personnel.

* Green / purple color indicates the presence of TNT.

Detection of Ammonium Nitrate

Test was performed by U.S. Military Personnel.

* Pink / purple color indicates the presence of Ammonium Nitrate.

Detection of 10K Nanograms of RDX using the Nitro-Pen | ChemSee.comDetection of RDX (Nitramine Explosive, Example 1)

Test was performed by U.S. Military Personnel.

* Pink / purple color indicates the presence of RDX & other Nitramines.

Detection of RDX (Nitramine Explosive, Example 2)

Test was performed by U.S. Military Personnel.

* Pink / purple color indicates the presence of RDX & other Nitramines.

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On-The-Spot Test Results (Video Demonstration)

Detection of Ammonium Nitrate using the On-The-Spot | ChemSee.comDetection of Ammonium Nitrate using the On-The-Spot

Test was performed in ChemSee / Appealing Products, Inc.’s laboratory.

* The Pink color formation on Side B of the detector indicates that inorganic nitrates are present.

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Verifier Test Results (Video Demonstration)

Detection of Acetone, Mineral Spirits & Peroxide

Test was performed by U.S. Military Personnel.

* Red bands indicate detection of acetone and mineral spirits. Black band indicates detection of peroxide.

Detection of Mineral Spirits using the Verifier | ChemSee.comDetection of Mineral Spirits

Test was performed by U.S. Military Personnel.

* Red band indicates detection of mineral spirits.

Detection of Acetone, Mineral Spirits & Peroxide

Test was performed by U.S. Military Personnel.

* Red bands indicate detection of acetone and mineral spirits. Black band indicates detection of peroxide.

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Acid Test (Video Demonstration)

Detection of Sulfuric Acid

Test was performed in ChemSee / Appealing Products, Inc.’s laboratory. Note that the indicator strip is stable when exposed to Sulfuric Acid.

* Yellow color formation indicates a strong acid (e.g. Sulfuric Acid) is present.

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