KEY FEATURES: Tools for chemical sampling are cleaned/screened for over 10 chemical warfare-related compounds and a list of TICS/TIMS. Tools for biological sampling are sterile. Obtain nine chemical (liquid, wipe, or solid), five biological (liquid, wipe, or solid), six radiological (wipe) and three explosive samples. Field portable, self-contained backpack. Items packaged for single use are easy to open while wearing PPE. Each kit individually serial numbered for reach back. Each item in the kit can be repurchased for easy resupply. Kit is separated by colored modules to easily find sampling item based on sample type. Training kits are available that are identical to the real kit, except the backpack color and items are not cleaned/screened or sterile. The sampling kit was designed, developed, fabricated, and utilized by the U.S. Army ECBC Forensic Analytical Center (FAC®) Mobile Labs and Kits Team. Liquid Module, Solid Module, Wipes Module, Biological Module, Radiation Pocket, Powder Screening, Tools & Consumables.
Traceable, supportable CBRNE sampling is dependent upon clean and/or sterile sampling tools. Many times, sampling conducted using these tools is performed in a highly hazardous environment and in others in a non-permissive location.
This kit contains Chemically Cleaned Components. These items have been cleaned and packaged (to preclude cross contamination) and is certified to not interfere with the following: Common chemical warfare agents, precursors, degradation compounds; Representative TICs & TIMs; and all EPA SW-846 Method Semi VOA Chemicals. Test reports by lot number are maintained at QuickSilver Analytics, Inc.
This kit contains Sterile components – and will have a manufacturer designated expiration date or “sterile unless the integrity of the package is compromised.” Certificate of sterility by lot number are maintained at QuickSilver Analytics, Inc.
US ARMY Nomenclature: Sample Kit, Chemical Agent