Tests for the widest possible range of explosive types due to its ability to detect improvised chlorate and peroxide-based explosives. Peroxide-based explosives are powerful substances that can be prepared from several over-the-counter materials and is currently in use by terrorist groups. This explosive is commonly known by its abbreviation TATP (tri acetone tri peroxide). This kit is based on the same reagents as the Expray™ kit. However the Drop-Ex Plus reagents come in dropper bottles for ease of use in field and laboratory investigation. The initial sample can be tested using Drop-Ex 1, 2, and 3. The test for chlorates, broides, and peroxide-based explosives must be a separate test using Drop-Ex A and B.
DETECTION RANGE:
- Drop-Ex #1 for Group A
(Nitroaromatics) This group includes TNT, Tetryl, TNB, DNT, pioric acid and its salts.
- Drop-Ex #2 for Group B
(Nitrate esters and nitramines) This group includes Dynamite, Nitroglycerine, RDX, C4, PETN, Semtex H, Nitrocellulose, and smokeless powder. Note; most plastic types of explosives belong to this group.
- Drop-Ex #3 for Inorganic Nitrates
This group includes ANFO (ammonium nitrate-fuel oil), commercial and improvised explosives based on inorganic nitrates, black powder, flash powder, gun powder, potassium nitrate, and ammonium nitrate.
- Drop-Ex A for Chlorates and Bromates
This group includes potassium chlorate and sodium chlorate.
- Drop-Ex B for Peroxide-based Compounds
This group includes TATP and HMTD. Requires Drop-Ex A to be used first. If you are not sure which group you are testing, you will need two samples for testing.
