EXPEN – Explosives Detection & Identification
EXPEN products are ampoule-based ‘pens’ that detect 99% of all the Explosives encountered. They are NATO certified and are used by the British Army, US DoD, major Armies and Police Counter-Terrorism Forces globally. EXPEN’s are quick, cheap and easy to use. They come in robust Mollie cases in a variety of colours which can include collection papers, RDX impregnated verification pads and colour chart instructions.
Features:
- Clear and Simple Test results in seconds
- Sensitivity to the nanogram level
- 3 Year Shelf-Life
- Used globally in all climates and seasons
- No Batteries or Maintenance Required
- EXPENs come 25 in a box, or bespoke kits that you need
Applications:
- Detection of Explosive compounds in Combat Theatres or your local Street
- Testing of suspicious packages or objects at check points/buildings
- EOD operations
- Confirming K-9 alerts
- Analysis of post-blast Explosions
How to use
Explosives which can be Detected
EXPEN 1 | Polynitro-Arcomatics: e.g. TNT, DNT, Picric Acid, DDNP |
EXPEN 2 | Nitrate-Esters; Nitramines: e.g. Semtex, RDX/C4, HMX, PETN |
EXPEN 3 | Inorganic Nitrate Compounds: e.g. ANFO, Ammonium Nitrate |
EXPEN A | Bromates / Chlorates: e.g. Potassium Chlorate, Potassium Permanganate |
EXPEN B+ | Peroxide-Based Improvised Explosives: e.g., TATP; HMTD |
EXPEN P | Perchlorates and flash powder |
EXPEN U | Tests for Urea Nitrate |
EXPEN AN | Test for Ammonium Nitrate and Calcium Ammonium Nitrate |
EXPEN AZ | Tests for Lead Azide |
EXPEN N | Nitroalkane family: nitromethane, nitroethane, nitropropane, etc. |
EXPEN NST | Inorganic Nitrate Compounds: e.g., ANFO; Ammonium Nitrate |
EXPEN PO | Test for Phosphates |
EXPEN A+B | Chlorates & Bromates. Tests for Chlorates/Peroxide-Based compounds |
EXPEN CAN | Test for Calcium Ammonium Nitrate |
EXPEN Kits varieties
Basic EXPEN Kit (BKB-01) | 20 x EXPEN 1, 2, 3, A 2 x MOLLE Pouch 100 x Test Papers, 1 x Tear-Proof Instructions 1 x Fitted Carboard Box |
EXPEN Master (MKA-02) | 5 x EXPEN 1, 2, 3, A, B+, P, U, 3 x MOLLE Pouch 40 x Test Papers; 1 x Tear-Proof Instructions 1 x Fitted Carboard Box |
Dual Kit (DAB-01) | 1 x EXPEN A, B+ 4 x Test Papers 1 x Tear-Proof Instructions 1 x Fitted Carboard Box |