Objectives
- Detection of persons having handled explosives.
- Detection of surfaces having had contact with explosives.
- Identification of explosives.
Detection
ETK five enables simple, rapid end reliable detection of persons engaged in preparing, handling or carrying explosive charges, and allows for fast screening of suspects in the field.
Identification
The ETK five distinguishes between explosives and non-explosive materials. Furthermore, the kit is capable of identifying four classes, comprising the majority of explosives currently in use, and revealing their traces on the body and various items such as clothes, suitcases, door handles and car surfaces.
Proven experience
The ETK five has been successfully used by police and security forces around the world.
Safety
ETK five is extremely safe for both operator and suspect, as there is no direct contact with the chemical components used in the test. All of the test reagents are contained within glass ampoules in specially designed protective plastic tubes. The test is performed by applying a few drops of reagents on absorbing paper (no spraying of chemicals).
Shelf life
ETK five reagents are guaranteed for one year under normal environmental storage conditions (25 degrees
Celsius). ETK five may be kept for an extended period under refrigeration (4 degrees Celsius). After crushing the ampoules, the reagents are guaranteed for up to 2 weeks (25 degrees Celsius).
Environment
The kit is environmentally safe and has no effect on the Ozone level (no spraying procedures).
Range of identification
The ETK five is capable of identifying the full range of well known types of military and comercially available explosives, and also of IED’s based on nitrate and chlorate salts.
No false alarms
There are no known false alarms, other than the rare exception of some nitro-cellulose-based paints while they are fresh. In such instances, further investigation will clarify and remove any doubtful results.
Rapid Results
The tests takes a few seconds, from the time of sampling until final results are obtained, enabling quick screening of large numbers of people.
Unequivocal results
Test results in case of positive identification are characterized by the appearance of intense colors clearly visible on test paper.
No interference with most other forensic tests
By use of dry sampling and spot tests on samples, most other crime tests, such as fingerprinting of suspects, can be done after the sampling.
Simplicity
ETK five's simple design and mode of operation specifically developed for ease of handling and can be used with minimal training.
