The ELITE® explosives detection and identification kits are simple, reliable, robust and unique in their detection and identification of commercial, military and home-made explosives (HME):

• Model EL100-BX - a box of ten EL100 detection cards. Each disposable card can detect dozens of nitrogen-based explosives as well as bromate mixtures. It can also identify chlorate and perchlorate mixtures and HME precursors.

The EL100 is currently in use with US and other NATO forces as well as police and security agencies around the world. It is known for its ease of use, long shelf life in all operating and storage conditions, robustness, sensitivity and very low false positive rate.

• Model EL240-BX - a box of ten EL240 detection/identifications pens for the peroxide-based explosives (HME) such as TATP, HMTD and MEKP.The EL240 distinguishes the peroxides from chlorates by a color differentiation; orange for peroxides and blue for chlorates. The EL240 is the only disposable kit that can detect and identify solids as well as liquids (MEKP and hydrogen peroxide solutions).

The pen-like design provides protection against static and friction-sensitive HME. The EL240 also has a very long shelf life, is robust and has a very low false positive rate.

The ELITE® detection kits are designed to be used in a variety of conditions and by users of different skill and knowledge levels.

Currently the ELITE® is used by forensics specialists in post-blast investigations, law enforcement and military groups in attack-the-network (ATK) operations, and by security guards screening personnel, passengers, and vehicles for evidence of explosives.

The ELITE® detection kits are available in a variety of field kits complete with ancillary devices, field guides and heating methods.

The E.L.I.T.E. ™ Model EL100 Explosives Detection Kit takes reliable explosives detection to the next level. The EL100 exceeds existing kits in:

1) Detection Capability: detects 50% more types of explosives

2) Sensitivity: is up to 10000% more sensitive

3) Reliability: has at least twice the shelf life of many existing kits

4) Ease of Use: there are no bottles or vials

The E.L.I.T.E.™ EL100 reliably detects the presence of explosives and propellants. It is self-contained, requiring only a small auxiliary heating system such as a butane lighter or battery powered heater.

To collect a sample, rub the EL100 swab on the suspect area, object or person and then place the swab back into the card for testing.

Several categories of explosives can be tested with one EL100, including nitro aromatics, aliphatics, inorganics, bromates, chlorates and perchlorates. Very bright color changes indicate the presence of a broad range of military, commercial and inorganic explosives and propellants. The entire test takes less than two minutes.

Individual disposable testers that identify visible amounts of unknown substances:
Model IDEX-001: nitro-aromatics (e.g. TNT, tetryl, tri-nitro benzene)
Model IDEX-002: AN (ammonium nitrate)
Model IDEX-003: UN (urea nitrate)
Model IDEX-004: CHL (chlorates)
Model IDEX-005: PCHL (perchlorates)
Model IDEX-006: NIT (nitrates)

The IDEX™ Series of explosives identifiers each identify only one category of explosive or precursor instead of testing for a broad range of explosives. The IDEX™ Series are designed to identify visible amounts of explosives through a color change on a sampler tip - detecting/identifying bulk explosives rather than trace amounts of explosives.

Models in the IDEX™ Series would generally be used to:

• Test found substances, visible to the naked eye, when particular explosives/precursors are of concern

• Back-up sniffer or bench-top instruments to clear or verify alarms

• Back-up screening kits such as E.L.I.T.E.™ series of colorimetric detection kits

Every IDEX™ tester is packaged in a convenient, disposable (and recyclable) plastic tube that's durable yet easy to open and is easily carried in a pant or shirt pocket - in fact several can fit into a pants pocket and ten or more into a cargo pocket. Each tester is a stand-alone, disposable, colorimetric test kit that uses chemical reagents - no ancillary equipment is required for operation. Reagents are fully contained inside each tester and the user is not exposed to any of the chemical reagents during operation. The operators can use the outer package of the IDEX™ to take a forensic sample of found material. Each IDEX™ includes a forensics label on which operators can record data such as GPS location, data, time, etc.

Here's a summary of IDEX™ Series' features:

• Portable and rugged packaging - no sharp edges to dig into skin

• Small but easy to handle. Package is cylindrical less than 3" long and less ~ 3/4" diameter

• Reagents are fully contained - no exposure to the operator

• Operator training in 15 minutes or less

• Each kit is completely disposable

• Kits contain no electronics and no ancillary equipment is required

• Field test for each type of explosive or substance as marked on each kit

• Each kit contains usage instructions and color guide as well as a forensics label

• Shelf-life of 2 years