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PRODUCT CATALOGUE Hazardous Substances Management Solutions www.hotzonesolutions.org ®
PRODUCTCATALOGUEHazardous Substances Management Solutions
www.hotzonesolutions.org
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Hotzone Solutions Group is an independent company with a first-class reputationfor providing a wide range of training, equipment, security and consulting services tothe chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) response andenvironmental protection community.The corporate headquarters is based in the Netherlands and Hotzone Solutions Group
maintains regional offices in Belgium, Brazil , USA and the United Arab Emirates. The
company was established in 2009 with unique field experience in CBRNE defence,
international weapons inspection, emergency response, environmental protection and
counter-terrorism, Hotzone Solutions Group offers a full-spectrum service.
Our Missionis to enable first responders to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the
full spectrum of CBRNE threats and to provide CBRNE environmental protection and
remediation solutions.
Our Primary Focusis to provide realistic, practical solutions wherever possible. All of our solutions are tailored
and adapted to meet your needs and requirements; with your input we will develop what
is needed.
�e world’s mostpractice-oriented provider
of Hazardous SubstancesManagement Solutions
CONTENT4 Hotzone Technologies6 Our Products7 Our Trainings
8 CBRNE & Environmental Protection Products10 Aerial Detection and Identification
12 HZS Vehicle Solutions
14 Deployable Analytical Laboratory
16 Hotzone Guardian Multi Threat Security Scanner
18 Hotzone Guardian Point of Access Security Scanner
20 Multipurpose CBRN VIP Protection Vehicle
22 Hotzone Identifier HazCat Kit
24 Hotzone Identifier Explosives Kit
26 Incident Command Tool
27 Sampling Kit
28 Air Sampling Kit
29 Inspection Camera Sampling Kit
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30 CBRNe Transport Packaging
31 HZS Field Spectoscopy Kit
32 Raman Spectroscopy Serstech with HZS CW Database
34 ComRAD - Handheld metal and gamma radiation detector
35 RADTriage50 Personal Radiation Dosimeter
36 EDK Electrostatic Decontamination Kit
38 Invasive Technology: MONICA/MIDAS
40 3DX-Ray ThreatScan® -LS1
41 Active Laser Stand-Off Detector CWA Simulants
42 CWA Simulants
44 Mobile Hazardous Material Treatment Unit
46 Sea Based Radiation Early Warning System
48 Live Agent Testing and Validation50 Live Agent Validation/Testing
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HOTZONE TECHNOLOGIES
Hotzone Technologies was established in 2013 as the commercial arm of Hotzone Solutions Group by building on the first-class reputation the company already had for providing unique chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) training, security and consulting services.
Hotzone Technologies provides equipment to the CBRNE response and civil & environmental protection community. Our range of products is enhanced by our extensive operational experience in the field of CBRNE.
All of our own products are developed, tested and used by our staff during
our own training courses. Full user training is available on all products.
ASSESS DEVELOP ASSIST PRODUCE TEST
operational equipment
needs, identify shortfalls
and develop suitable
products to improve the
public safety response
to the CBRNE threat
spectrum.
equipment to meet
operational needs in
line with safety systems,
procedures, and
standards.
the civil & environmental
protection community
in developing and
implementing leading-
edge CBRNE technical and
tactical procedures and
policies.
commercial products for
the civil & environmental
protection community.
equipment under live agent
or simulated conditions
to assess the suitability of
that equipment to meet
operational requirements.
requirement for a product
solution, please contact
us and we will help your
requirement become a
reality.
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Our staff have been tasked to design, develop, test and implement products that not only suit the requirements of the user, but enhance their capabilities. This means the
customer can be more prepared and protected against the vast range of hazards that the
CBRNE materials present. Every product we develop is targeted to address a specific
issue that our own staff have identified while working under operational conditions.
These products may be innovative, integrated or stand alone, but capable of doing what
they are designed for, in the environment they are expected to be used in. We can take
you one step further with your response and protection capabilities.
All Hotzone Technologies products all come with user designated training. This training may range from basic operator training through to fully specialised for
integrated systems, such as the Deployable Analytical Laboratory. The ability to be able
to match the training requirement with the operating system ensures that the end user
is fully capable of utilising the system to its maximum potential. In combination with
product-based training Hotzone Solutions offers a full and wide range of training
solutions in all other areas of CBRNE and environmental response, from basic individual
to incident command, including live agent. These training solutions are available via our
training catalogue.
OUR PRODUCTS OUR TRAININGS
For more info please request our
Training Catalogue
We providededicated
training for eachproduct
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First responders are the ones most directly concerned in the
event of a CBRNE incident. Members of the rescue services,
security forces, military and health professionals must be
immediate response measures.
That’s where our range of CBRNE products come in; we
CBRNE incidents.
testing, through our trainings and live agent testing. These
testing protocols are also a reference for the CBRNE industry.
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CBRNE &ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONPRODUCTS
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UAIS FOR RADIOLOGICALAND CHEMICALRECONNAISSANCE
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The gamma radiation detector
CsI(TI) detector is designed for search, localization, identification of gamma radiation sources andequivalent dose rate (DER) measurement.•Sensitivity: on 137Cs: no less than 200 s-1/(uSv/h) on 241Am: no less than 200 s-1/(uSv/h)•DER measurement range: 0.1 – 40 uSv/h•Energy range: 0.06-3 MeV•Determination at a distance of 1 m at radiation background level of not higher than 0.25 uSv/h:- with the activity of gamma radioactive sources: 133Ba -340 kBq 137Cs - 620 kBq 60Co - 310 kBq- of standard samples weight: Pu 1.9 g, U 62 g
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UNMANNED AIRCRAFT INTEGRATED SYSTEMFOR RADIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL RECONNAISSANCE PM2110 is designed for performance of air survey, remote radiological and chemical reconnaissance of the environment, monitoring of territories, objects, various kinds of land and water vehicles to enable security and combat illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials, chemical warfare agents (CWA) and toxic industrial chemicals (TIC).
•Search, localization and identification of gamma radiation sources in automatic mode•Monitoring and mapping of contaminated territories•Automatic determination of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals in the environment•HD-video transfer and data transfer from detectors in real time•Maximum operation time: 60 min•Operational temperature range: from -25°C to +50°C Maximum relative air humidity: up to 98%
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Innovating Radiation Detection Technologies Since 1992
UNMANNED AIRCRAFTINTEGRATED SYSTEM FORRADIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICALRECONNAISSANCE
PM2110
The image shows results of a surveying flights with the gamma detector, mounted on the UAIS, over an area with radiation sources. The linescorrespond to the flight path, the colors represent the intensity of the radiation (blue - low, red – high).
The Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) X-8Featrures
•HD-camera with the controlled gyro-stabilized hanger•Replacement modules of detectors: Gamma radiation, CWA(Mustard gas, Lewisite, Sarin, Soman, Vx) and TICs (Chlorine, Ammonia)•Ground control station (GCS)•Data acquisition and transfer set•Special software set for UAV and GCS•Air and wipe samplers integrated with preservation and transpiration system•Lifting devise for sampling and detection of chemical and/or radiological contamination•Radio channel range: up to 5.5 km
CWA and TIC Detectors
CWA detector is designed for automatic control of chemical agents (Mustard gas, Lewisite, Sarin, Soman, Vx) and to alert a user in case thresholds of the following chemical agents’ concentration are exceeded. The ionizing chamber with beta-source Ni and activity of 33 MBq is included.
TICs detector based on electrochemical sensor is designed for automatic control of toxic industrial chemicals (Chlorine, Ammonia) and alarm perform-ance in case thresholds of the following hazardous materials’ concentration are exceeded.
Sensitivity:Sarin: 5 x 10-2 mg/m3
Soman: 1 x 10-2 mg/m3
Vx: 5 x 10-3 mg/m3
Mustard gas, Lewisite: 1 x 10-1 mg/m3
Ammonia: 80 mg/m3
Chlorine: 4 mg/m3
•Flight altitude above sea level: up to 3000 m•Flight airspeed range: 0 - 15 m/s •Allowable wind speed in hovering mode: 12 m/s•Flight altitude over the surface: up to 100 m•Takeoff/landing from/on unprepared spot: 5x5 m •Takeoff weight: 4500 g•Payload weight, no more than: 1000 g•Accuracy of running coordinates determination during satellite navigation system’s operationGPS/GLONASS, does not exceed for on spot coordin-ates- 2.5 m , on height -2 m•Accuracy of coordinates determination of examined object, no more than: 30m
•Estimated total life of the UAIS is no less than 2000 flying-offs-boarding’s or 1000 hrs during UAIS’s service life of 5 years
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HZS VEHICLE SOLUTIONS
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Deployable Analytical Laboratories (DAL)
DAL 1 - configured and optimized for:
• Screening and identification of Chemical, Biological,Radiological and Explosive (CBRe) threats
• Environmental analyses
• State of the art equipment for fast information gathering and timely response.
• Civilian outfit for urban deployment
DAL 2 - configured and optimized for:
• Receipt and analysis of samples suspected to contain CBR agents posing a high risk to human health and environments
• Primary use in support to a response to CBR incidents and accidents
• Meets safety standards for the use of neat chemicalwarfare agents and BSL3 Laboratory in accordance withWHO and CDC-BMBL regulation
SELF-SUSTAINABLE
COMPLETE SOLUTION Tailored to the user
requirements
STATE OF THE ART Latest equipment and
methodology
For a full spectrum of the CBRNe/HAZMAT incident responseHZS o�ers mobile solutions con�gured and optimized for speci�c activities of the CBRNE incident management processState of the art equipment for timely response to the threats. Fitted for urban and/or rural deployment.
Rapid Intervention Vehicle• CBRNE detection
• Small scale immediate and personnel CBRNE
decontamination
• Crew and personnel protection
• Area cordoning
• CBRNE sampling
Incident Command Vehicle• A mobile administrative and communication post
built for a fast deployment
• Central point to Incident Commander and
emergency team for overall coordination and direction of the response to an emergency
• Up-to-date capabilities to receive and send information and to communicate with otheragencies which may be called in to assist during anemergency)
• Ergonomic design and comfort for the crew
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Decontamination Vehicles
• Provisions for decontamination of interiors, exteriors,personnel, equipment
• Compatible with multi spectrum CBR decontaminantproducts
• Fast setup for adequate and timely response
Proven design based on ultimate airport firefighting
vehicles
• Range of sizes
• Built for speed and manoeuvrability
• High decontamination tank capasity
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DEPLOYABLE ANALYTICAL LABORATORY
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DEPENDING ON THE END USER NEEDS/REQUESTS, THE HOTZONE RESPONDER DAL IS EQUIPPED TO SAMPLE & IDENTIFY:
• Chemical threats including chemical warfare
agents (CWA), toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) and
materials (TIMs), narcotics, household chemistry
and inorganic food poisons
• Biological threats including selected bacteria,
viruses, fungi, and range of bio toxins originating
from higher animals and plants
• Radiation threats including radionuclides in dirty
bomb scenarios
• Explosive threats including commercial and
homemade explosive mixtures and precursors
• Organic pollution such as oil and petrochemical
spills, pesticides, etc.
• General and emergency water quality parameters
in drinking and weakly contaminated waste water
• Heavy metal and microbiological water pollution
• Terrestrial and artificial radiation sources• Plankton population in surface waters
Analytical methodologies are based on our unique approaches proven in the field with the authentic or “live” threat agents.
HOW THE SELECTION PROCESS WORKS?• The end user communicates the needs
• Our team of experts proposes
• The end user selects
• We deliver the complete solution
The complete solution includes the hardware, the
software, the methodology for sampling/sample
handling and preparation/sample analysis/ initial
decontamination.
SELF-SUSTAINABLE MOBILE LABORATORY
COMPLETE SOLUTION Tailored to the user
requirements
STATE OF THE ART Analytical equipment
and methodology
Mobile Analytical Platform for RespondersThe Hotzone Responder DAL is the mobile,self-sustainable solution configured and optim-ised for:
• Urban and/or rural deployment• Analytical screening of chemical, biological,
radiological and explosive (CBRE) threat agents
• Environmental pollution assessment
• Major industrial accidents response
The DAL is equipped with the state of the art ana-lytical equipment for fast information gathering and timely response. Hotzone Responder DAL is not an off the shelf product; it is the result of collaboration and careful consideration of the end user’s needs.
The customisation is complete and includes:
• The mobile platform, vehicle
• Energy management systems• Safety systems (communication, sample egress,
fume hood system and ventilation, individual protection, decontamination, cleaning, etc.)
• Analytical equipment and methodologies
All DAL concepts are realised with the highest standards of fabrication (“Made in Europe”) and materials. The analytical equipment is supplied with the worldwide service warranty.
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HOTZONE GUARDIAN MULTI THREAT SECURITY SCANNER
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At current security checkpoints, not all
carryon luggage or parcels are tested
by trace detector. They are com-
monly examined by X-ray imaging only.
One
of the reasons is that the typical
test procedures with a trace detect-
or are not quick enough. The
surface of the inspected object has
to be manually wiped to collect
adhered contamination, the wipe is
then inserted into the trace detector
and heated for detection. Guardi-
an MTSS sets a new standard in
luggage and parcel security inspec-
tion by supplying not only informa-
tion on presence of possible threat
objects through standard bulk X-ray
detection, but also information on
possible presence and identity of
radioactive materials, biological aero-
sols, and hazardous chemicals. The
system is delivered mounted on a
mobile or a stationary platform, by
choice of the end-user. The mobile
platform is a self-sustained
system housed in a medium size van.
The van is compartmentalised
into driver, screening and operator
area. The van’s sides open, extending
conveyors. Inspected objects are placed
on the conveyor belt that leads to
the specially modified X-ray chamber.
At the chamber entry, the object is
pre-screened with the radiological
detector. The chamber contains a
„disturb and sample“ system that
dislodges eventually present particles
adhering to the object and carries
them to the sampling ports. Sampling
ports lead to the biological aerosol
detector and chemical vapour detect-
or, respectively. In the case of alarm,
samples are collected and concen-
trated so that they can be retrieved
for furher analysis. The sample
collection uses universal carriers
compatible with standard laboratory
sample preparation practices. A num-
ber of post-chamber detection op-
portunities are offered such as hand
held explosives trace detector, flame
photometry basedchemical detector
and portable Raman device for fast
chemical analysis.
CUSTOMISED PLATFORMVehicle borne or stationary
BULK MATERIAL DETECTION integrated with CBRE trace
detection
ALARM TRIGGERED SAMPLE COLLECTION CAPABILITIES
New Standard in Luggage and Parcel Security Inspection -Enhanced Security for Critical InfrastructureThe Guardian MTSS is a vehicle based or stationary X-ray security system with integrated Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosive (CBRE) detection and samplingcapabilities. The system is intended for rapid, flow-through screening of hand luggage, carried luggage and man trans-portable cargo. It is customisable towards the specific needs and it can be delivered as the self-sustainable platform.
The Guardian MTSS features the dual energy X-ray system with alpha-beta-gamma pre-screen and chamber integrated sampling and CBE detection capabilities.
It is intended for use as the luggage or parcel security scannerto detect threats such as:
• Concealed weapons, explosives, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)
• Dangerous micro-organisms
• Hazardous chemicals such as Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC)
• Radioactive materials
See alsoHotzone Guardian Pointof Access Security
Scanner (page 18)
The detection alarm for the presence of biological aerosolsand hazardous chemical vapours, automatically triggers thesample collection system. The biological sample is collected intoa special canister easy to retreive. The chemical vapour sampleis collected into an adsorbent tube.
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HOTZONE GUARDIAN POINT OF ACCESS SECURITY SCANNER
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Personal items such as hand bags and parcels are examined by a high precision tunnel X-ray, with scanning speed of 0.22 ± 0.03 ms., Inspection tunnel dimensions 532 mm x 332 mmand steel penetration of 14 mm.
Advanced pass-through person-nel X-ray scanner allows detec-tion for objects hidden in body cavities or concealed under cloth-ing. Two high resolution displays increase detection capability with the second view display of the torso, which is commonly the most critical area of X-ray inspection.
•7-14 seconds scan time•Safe – very low dose rate that meets ANSI 43.17.2009 radiation safety standard•Wire detectability 32 AWGP•Penetration at steel 34 mm (1.3”)Intelligent software solution that reduces image analysis time•Automatic blurring off sensitive body areas for privacy protection
•Heavy duty cycle 100%, 24
hours continuous operation
The instruments are carefully selected to produce fast results. They do not to require the operator to have a chemistry background. Complete oper-ational guidance and quality system documentation are delivered with the system.
Mobile Inspection and �reat Identi�cation System -Enhanced Security for Critical Infrastructure
The Guardian PASS is the vehicle-based, dualX-ray security system for screening of personnel, hand bags and parcels. The system aims at concealed weapons, explosives (including liquid and gelatine forms), improvised explosive devices (IED), narcotics and contraband. Suspect items can be sampled and analysed on the spot. Walk through design and cutting edge X-ray equipment enable rapid and efficient security screen.
The Guardian PASS vehicle housed security system
comprises of a full body X-ray scanner for personnel
screen and a compact X-ray inspection system for
screening of handbags and parcels.
See alsoHotzone Guardian
Multi Threat SecurityScanner (page 16)
VEHICLE BASED DUAL X-RAY SECURITY SYSTEM
SECURITY SCREENING OF PERSONNEL AND HAND BAGS/PARCELS
SAMPLE COLLECTION AND ON THE SPOT IDENTIFICATION PROVISONS
Both scanners can be integrated with a highlysensitive radiation monitor/identifier. Flow-through screening principle and high scanning speeds reduce holdup times when taking care of security of high volume events.
The system features automatic guns and other
suspicious items detection. The operator area is
physically screened and equipped with proprietary
sampling kit, detection and portable chemical
identification equipment for explosives, narcotics
and other potential threat substances. A security
camera monitors the screening area. In the case
of detection, the suspect items can be sampled.
Radiation Monitor/ Identier
Operates simultaneously as an alarming device, search instrument, survey meter, spectrometer and identifier. It can be integrated with both, the full body X-ray scanner and the handbag/ parcel X-ray scanner. for an entry pre-scan and radiation check
Mobile Platform
•Customised vehicle body, “super-high” roof for an entry pre-scan and radiation check•Built-in generator for power supply for specialised equipment and smart power management system•360 Bird’ s-eye view camera system•Connection to an external power supply, country specific
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Prepare and act fast is often seen as the key factors within CP operations, in a world where would be assailants are becoming more and more adaptive in the use of toxic substances the VPV –CBRN is an asset that can uphold those factors. Working as a standalone vehicle or augmented by our other platforms the VPV-CBRN provides the solution to protect your VIP from the CBRN threat.
The VPV-CBRN is fully customisable from the equipment on it to the number of people who crew it. We don’t just take a vehicle and fabricate it to carry equipment; we offer the full service from concept to use and can be involved in all stages of development as little or as much as is required.
THE VPV – CBRN OPERATES IN ANY ONE OF OR A COMBINATION OF THE BELOW METHODS OF USE
Clear: • By CBRN profiling
React and Extract:• Scoop and Run
• Scoop, Strip and Run
• Scoop, Strip, Shower and Run
Investigate: • By presumptive id and sampling
Decontaminate:• The crew and other CP Personnel (limited)
CUSTOMISABLE
MULTI-PLATFORMAny vehicle platform
manufacturer
ADAPTABLE TO CP PROTOCOLS
STANDALONE OR PART OF A CBRN FLEET
FROM CONCEPT TO USE Development assistance
VIPs are vulnerable to attack through many avenues from extortion to direct attempts such as IEDs and gun shots. A potential attack using toxic substances, whilst not new, remains high on threat spectrum lists. Such lists are often tied into intelligence updates and past events.
The VPV-CBRN offers the chance to counteract this threat by providing a capability that has a multipurpose role as a mean of CBRN profiling and in response to an event directly involving VIP. Based on the principles of clearance, shield and hasty extraction the VPV-CBRN can be equipped
Before and A�er a CBRNe/HAZMAT Event
MULTIPURPOSE CBRN VIP PROTECTION VEHICLE
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with CBRN, detection, protection, medical countermeasures and decontamination equipmentenabling full spectrum response operations that fit with your own CP protocols. In addition equipment used during clearance can also be used to aid further investigations by presumptive identification and sampling.
The VPV-CBRN extends not only to the VIP but also to the protection crew who may have had to come into contact with a toxic substance and require a means of decontamination.
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HOTZONE IDENTIFIER HAZCAT KIT
The first responders and the chemical waste managers need to know of the hazards related tothe substances they are dealing with. Is there a fire or explosion hazard? Should water be used? Should runoff be contained? How to transport, label, and dispose off the waste? On the spot identification of the substances and materials may be complicated due to complex nature of the samples or event. Off-site laboratory analysis is often time consuming and relatively expensive. Hotzone Identifier HazCat kit procedures aim to identify the hazards rather than the substance(s). That way they supply the user with the critical information needed to make expedient and safe decisions.
The test procedures are based on fundamental chemistry principles and thus reliable. However, they are simple enough to be performed by a non-chemist. The portable “laboratory” is housed in the customised Pelican™ case: corro-sion-resistant, water tight, shock absorbing, but
still convenient to carry or to store. The Hotzone Identifier HazCat kit ideally complements portable, handheld Raman technology such is the Serstech Indicator (http://serstech.com/). Raman technology is the first choice of the responders in the field. However, this technology has its limits, notably when dealing with the thermally sensitive, complex, black and brightly colored materials. The Hotzone Identifier HazCat kit allows for rapid assessment of thermal hazard of the materials and characterisation of the samples not amenable to the Raman.
EASY TO USEFast and versatile
FIELD RUGGEDISED
PROVIDES THE CRITICAL HAZARDS INFORMATION
On-the-Spot Categorisation of the UnknownThe Hotzone Identifier HazCat kit enables rapid identification of the hazard(s) associated with gas, solid, and liquid unknowns, spills, waste. This information is critical for the hazmat responders to complete the risk assessment. Categorisation of the potentially hazardous waste provides for its labeling, safe transport and disposal. The kit is self-contained and features the step-by-step field guide detailing the procedures which are quick and easy to perform.
Hotzone Identifier HazCat kit procedures use strip
tests and wet chemistry tests to provide the user
with the critical information on the unknown
substances flammability, explosive behaviour,
acid-base properties, aggressive/corrosive behavior,
reactivity with water, oxidiser properties, potential
toxicity, relative solubility and density. The kit also
enables quick and simple identification of 5 most
frequently encountered toxic industrial gases. The
reagents, test strips and utensils are housed in the
water-proof Peli-case in sufficient quantities to last
for a relatively large number of tests. The built-in
working surface provides for clean and convenient
field work.
See also
Explosives Kit(page 24 )
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HOTZONE IDENTIFIER EXPLOSIVES KIT
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sResponders faced with an apparent, but
not entirely characterised explosive threat
have several options to consider. Waiting
on the scene increases risk and delays
decision making, therefore a fast action is
the prerequisite. “Blow in place” practice
with unknown chemicals could bring safety
issues, bad public relations and it destroys
the forensic evidence. Identifying the ex-
plosive components means understanding
the threat, retaining the evidence and
assuming the operations.
On the spot analysis is preferable, since
collection and transport of samples for the
off-site identification is time consuming.
Portable Raman and FTIR chemical analysis
devices have caused a paradigm shift in
field identification tactics. However, both
technologies have limits and their use on
unknown, potentially explosive materials
bears safety concerns. The Raman tech-
nology commonly utilises a 785 nm laser,
which can heat and eventually ignite some
energetic materials. FTIR may require
pressing of a powder sample to the sensor.
A number of primary explosives are shock
sensitive and easily detonate under pres-
sure. The sample may be a complex mixture
containing heavy metal powders, hydro-
carbons, carbohydrates, plastic binders and
plasticisers, all interfering with the Raman
and FTIR Identification.
The Hotzone IDentifier Explosives kit
ideally complements both technologies as
it allows for rapid assessment of shock
sensitivity and thermal hazard of thematerials, providing safety protocols to the operators. The specific analytic assays enable quick identification of the explosives not amenable to the Raman and FTIR.
All tools from the Explosives kit are carefully selected to be used with the potentially sensitive materials. The kit is self-contained with the reagents, test strips and utensils provided in suffucient quantities to last for relatively large number of tests.
EASY TO USEField ruggedised
COMPREHENSIVE MATERIAL EVALUATION
AND IDENTIFICATION
PROVIDES THE CRITICAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
On-the-Spot Information -Unique, New & Reliable Solution
The Hotzone Identifier Explosives kit enables rapid assessment and identification of explosives and their precursors. Easy to use, rugged and reliable tools provide the user with information on homogeneity, sensitivity to impact and flammability of the tested materials. The number of specific and general analytical assays identifies commercial, military and homemade explosives (HME) and components. The kit is self-contained and features the step-by-step field guide in color.
The Hotzone Identifier Explosives kit features a set of tools and procedures to provide its user with the critical information on the unknown substances flammability, explosive behavior, acid- base proper-ties, aggressive/corrosive behavior, reactivity with water, relative solubility and density.
Wet and strip tests detect explosive fuel precursors such as hydrocarbons, carbohydrates, heavy metals, sulphur and phosphorus. Oxidiser tests identify spe-cies known to be used with the explosive mixtures.
Specific analytical assays target ammonium nitrate based explosives (ANAL, ANFO, ANS), PETN, RDX, TNT, Semtex, C3, C4, HMX, urea nitrate, chlorates, and azides.
See also
HazCat Kit(page 22)
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INCIDENT COMMANDERTOOL-SPHYNX
COMPLETEComplete information for each kind of incident
REAL-TIME INFORMATIONOnline connection, current data and linkable devices
CUSTOMISEDFully adaptable to individual needs, including language settings
Incident Support Tool Modular software tool for full onsitesupport for officers-in-charge of all kind of incidents, including hazardous materials. Complete information system to dispatch, manage and document responder services. A perfect tool for planning and managing possible incidents. Ruggedised devices(like tablets) can be interlinked to share on scene information, mission orders andreports in real time.Especially developed for fire orders, but adaptable to all other first responders services.
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of additional softwaremodules possible
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Incident related information like route planning,
checklists, water supply maps and hazmat
databases as well as object related information
like alarm plans and special danger notes can
be prepared in advance. On-site location
maps with real-time documentation, hazmat
dispersion calculations and documentation with
timeline analyses are available. An integrated
instant messaging system allows the exchange
of information (like detection) between linked
devices beyond overloaded radio systems.
From the point of dispatch to the final report,
SPHYNX supports all steps of a mission.
SAMPLING KIT
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FIELD VALIDATED WITH LIVE AGENTS
MODULAR DESIGN
COMPACT
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The CBRN Sampling Kit is built upon the exper-ience from the critical international missions and events, such as the Syrian civil war. The kit enables safe collection of all kinds of liquid, sol-id, wipe, gas/vapor and aerosol samples, coming from environmental or bulk sources. The user can choose between the prepacked, integrity guaranteed modules sorted according to the sample types. The modules are field carried by the featured one-strap backpack for easy and hands-free use. l
The CBRN Sampling Kit is designed for hazmat
responders, military, police or forensic personnel
to collect samples potentially containing chemical,
biological, and radiological threat agents, includ-
ing chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial ma-
terials and toxins. The sampling tools are carefully
selected based on actual fieldexperience with
the majority being amenable to decontamination
and can be re-used, if deemed necessary. The
tools come in the traceable, sealed modules, with
certificate of cleanliness for evidence collection
cases. A selection of sample containers is
available, chemically resistant, and are leak proof,
and adequate for long term storage of different
sample types and volumes.
Veteran Approach to Field Sampling
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Sampling of Airborne and Surface Deposited Chemical Biological and Radiologcal Hazards
ng A portable, lightweight, yet powerful rotary vane pump for active sampling at both, low and high flow ends. The sampling assembly is calibrated using a field ruggedised, battery operated primary calibrator.
A vacuum-style cassette design provides also for direct collection of the solid particles and pathogens from solid surfaces, such is carpet. Samples are easy to manipulate and over pack for a transport/ evidence.
PORTABLE
FIELD RUGGEDISED
VERSATILE
At low ow end, chemical vapours are collected into solid adsorbent tube. A selection of sampling tubes is o ered depending on the sampling targets and end users' analysis techniques.
Vapours and solid/liquid aerosols can be collected using portable impingers filled with solvent of choice. This is an optional itemseparately requested.
Solid aerosols/par ticles potentially con-taining chemical, biological or radiological threats are collected using cassettes withmembrane filters. A range of membranes of different pore sizes are available.
INSPECTION CAMERA SAMPLING KIT
Endoscopic, flexible sampling tool with HD camera provides insight into hard to reach areas for reconnais-sance, forensic evidence recording, and sample collection
A flexible and rigid snake wire camera cable comes with a choice of sampling attachments. With overall length of 5 m and small diameter, this camera tool can be pushed through narrow openings, channels and sinks or used for inspection of suspicious objects and large volume containers (e.g. chemical barrels, reactors).
Sampling attachments
Wipe attachment for a surface sampling or
collection of liquid samples
Mirror attachment extends field of vision
Magnetic pick-up tool attachment for
extraction of metalfragments
A syringe with a luer type stopcock is connected via a luer lock adapter to a chemical resistant tubing. The tubing is provided in a whole length of camera. The tubing can be attached to the camera by mean of the special adhesive tape. After use, the tape is easily removed without a trace and the system is detached from the camera.
Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC/ tablet, MacBook OS.
Optionally offered: a though book and a waterproof and shock
proof smart phone with 13-megapixel camera and FLIR thermal
imaging sensor.
Ultimate Connectivity
Liquid Sample Collection Assembly
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CBRNe TRANSPORT PACKAGINGSAAB - PROVIDES SAFE TRANSPORTATIONS
CBRNe Transport Packaging is a unique container
designed for safe transportations of CBRNe
samples and other hazardous materials.
It is certified for all types of transportations,
including by road, railway, boat and airplane,
according to the transport regulations of ADR,
RID, IMDG-code and ICAO-TI/IATA. Even in full
protection clothing it is easy to handle. The package
consists a case and a transportation container.
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FEATURESThe transport packaging solution provides safe transportation
of hazardous CBRN samples and toxic industrial chemicals.
Easy to handle even in full protection clothing and approved
for air, land, sea and rail transports.
The package consists a case and a transportation container.
The plywood case has aluminium-reinforced edges, is
furnished with shock absorbing material and has a
documentation compartment for signs, seals, transportation
documents, test documents, manual and spare parts list. The
transportation container is made of stainless steel with two
shock-absorbing inserts housing 1 litre or 250 ml assaying
vessel.
HZS FIELD SPECTROSCOPY KIT
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Sampling tools and analytical instrument (FTIR, Raman) are field carried by the featured one-strap backpack made of waterproof and wear resistant material. One strap backpack carrier design provides:•Hands-free operating in potentially hazardous areas;•Accessibility - the single strap design allows the bag to quickly swing to the front of the body for access, even when wearing PPE;•An easy, one-click mechanism for release of thebackpack. The single operator can use the kit without the need to place it on a potentially contaminated surface. It weighs less than a two-strap backpack, while retaining the full capacity.
Sample collection and handling tools are carefully selected, majority made of non-sparking and non-magnetic materials and disposable. The tools allow collection of solid and liquid samples and come in the sealed packages with the optional cleanliness statement for evidence collection cases.
The complete solution for the portable Raman and FTIR use under field conditions
The Field Spectroscopy Kit is built upon the experience from the critical international missions in Syria, Iraq and Lybia. It comes as the field ready solution that enables: •hands free carrying of portable Raman and FTIR instru-mentation under hazardous and non-hazardous conditions;•collection and manipulation of liquid and solid samples coming from loose or packaged sources;•optimised introduction of the samples to the on-site Raman and FTIR analysis;•on-site and off-site transport of the samples.
A chemically resistant, leak proof secondary container is provided for on-site and off-site transport of primary con-tainers with samples. The container is suitable for the most of the hazardous substances, including: Flammable Liquids (Class 3); Flammable Solids (Class 4); Oxidizing Agents (Class 5); Peroxides (Class 5); Toxics (Class 6.1); Infectious Substances (Class 6.2); Some Radioactives (Class 7); Most Corrosives (Class 8). 31
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DATABASES THAT CAN BE INCLUDED:• CWA agents and precursors (developed by Hotzone Solutions)
• TICs
• Explosives
• Pharmaceuticals
• Narcotics & precursors
A Complete Solution for Measuring,Storing, Analysing and Sharing Chemical Data
(WITH UNIQUE HOTZONE SOLUTIONS CW DATABASE)
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More than 8,000 unique compounds spectra in library. Users can also create their own database.
You can choose one or all target substance categories from a list
(e.g. Narcotics and/or Explosives). The Indicator will then analyse
the sample and search for a match in the stored spectra. Depending
on your licence level, this may be up to several thousands of
substances.
NON-TOUCH SCREEN FOR RELIABLE USAGE IN ANY CONDITIONS• Weight < 1.5 lbs (0.65 kg)
• -20°C to +40°C (operat.); -30°C to +50°C (stor.)
• MTBF > 50 000 hours (~6 years)
APPROVALS:EN 60825-1:2007 Class 3B, EN 61000-6-3:2007, AS/NZS CISPR 22, EN 61000-6-1-6-1:2007, EN 61000-4- 2, -3, EN 60950–1:2006–05-29 + A1/A2/A11/AC1, EN 60950-22:2006-06-19 + C1/A11/A11C1, EN 61010-1:2010 (Third Edition), Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), IEC 60529 IP67, MIL-STD-810G 514.6 (vibration), MIL-STD-810G 516.6 (functional shock)
Highly miniaturised, self-contained Raman spectrometer
and embedded analysis software.
ACTIVELY FIGHTING FLUORESCENCE
The common enemy of Raman spectroscopy analysis is
fluorescence emitted by some brightly coloured samples.
Indicator 100 fights the fluorescence by time-resolved
detection - an advanced solution that has been shown
effective. Amber glass is not an obstacle too.
T H R E E S C A N M O D E S :
• Screen: screening a sample for the presenceof a restricted substance.
• Verify: search for a match to one specific substabce rather than several;
• Identify : identify all the unknown substances in a sample, rather than singling out a specific substance or substances.
HANDHELD
RUGGED Waterproof (Mil-Spec and IP67)
INTUITIVE INTERFACE
ADVANCED MIXTURE ANALYSIS
MULTI-LANGUAGE Chinese, Danish ,English ,French,German, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Swedish
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COMRAD-1000 The new model CoMRad-1000 is easy to use hand held metal detector with additional function to detect and locate
radioactive substances in the scanned baggage and personnel. During just single scan the CoMRad-1000
allows simultaneous detection of metals and radioactive substances thus substantially saving clearance time,
number of instruments used at the point of checking and improving security. The unique operational advantage
of the CoMRad-1000 that makes it different from any existing analogues is sensitivity of gamma detector, that
make the instrument compliant with ANSI N42.32 standard for personal radiation detectors (PRDs) used in
homeland security.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
•Airports and seaports
•Custom and border protection
•Events and building security•Critical infrastructure protection
HAND-HELD COMBINED METALAND GAMMA DETECTOR
ENERGY RANGE from 0.015 to 3.0 MeV
TEMPERATURE RANGE from -20 to 55°C
ALARM RESPONSE TIME < 2 sec
THREE COLOR LED INDICATION:GREEN - ON
BLUE - Gamma alarm
RED - Metal alarm
MINIMAL METAL DETECTION DISTANCE IN THE AIR
Knife ~150 mm
Pistol ~200 mm
Magnetic plate 100x100 mm ~200 mm
Lead container ~200 mm
RADTriage-5550 PERSONAL RADIATION DOSIMETER
HOW RADTriage5550 WORKS
RADTriage50 card-sized dosimeter instantly develops color
and the color intensifies with an increase in radiation dose from
medically significant doses of 50 mSv to 10,000 mSv.
RADTriage50 is an instant-read personal detector and acute dose dosimeter. It is
intended to be used for monitoring medically significant radiation exposure in the
event of a radiological incident. RADTriage50 supplements, but does not replace other
radiation detection devices that a user may be required to use. RADTriage50 has
two monitors: the sensor and FIT indicator.
•Color development from radiation exposure is cumulative and irreversible
•Exposed radiation dose is easily read by matching the color of the sensor with that of the adjacent color reference bars
•Convenient credit card size, easy-to-use and easy-to-read
•2-year shelf-life from issuance that may be extended up to 10 years by storing below 0°C
•The sensor will not monitor
gamma/X-ray below 30 KeV, elec-
trons/beta below 0.5 MeV and alpha
particles.
•The sensor will not monitor doses
from diagnosstic X-ray (e.g. chest or
dental), or security X-ray equipment.
Multiple exposures to medical or
airport equipment may result in
suiffcient exposure to produce a de-
tectable color change in the sensor.
•The irradiated sensor, above 1000
mSV, displays different color shades
under different lights and should be
viewed under fluorescent light.
•The sensor has slight thermal activity
and a service life of two years at room
temperature (25°C/77°F).
•The sensor develops faint colour
advancement upon exposure to
UV/sunlight for an extended period of
time, approximately two days.
•Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight
and heat.
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ELECTROSTATIC DECONTAMINATION KIT (EDK)
The Electrostatic Decon Kit (EDK) combines
top of the line technology from Victory
Innovations and First Line Technology to
offer users the easiest, most effi cient way to
decontaminate threats.
Stored in a military grade hardshell case the
electrostatic spraying system can easily be
charged while staying organized inside the
case for rapid deployment when needed.
MG200 Electrostatic Sprayer
Electrostatic spraying is the process of adding an electric charge to the liquid droplets when they are sprayed. The result is the decon solution will envelop and adhere to the target. As the charged droplets hit the surface they are forced to create an even spread, including hidden and shadowed areas.
MIDAS
MONICA
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Professional Cordless Electrostatic Sprayer
> Lightweight and Portable - 3.8lbs
> Quite suitable for use in any environment
> Removable tank holds 38oz. of liquid
> Charge on/off for wetter applications
> Increased Performance
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DAHLGREN DECON + FIBERTECT
provides high effi cacy decontamination products that can decontaminate chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), toxic industrial materials (TIMs), as well as biological and radiological agents from personnel, personal protective equipment (PPE), sensitive equipment, and critical infrastructure.
KIT INCLUDES
•MG200 Electrostatic Sprayer
•(x2) Dahlgren Decon
(•x8) Fibertect Poly Wipes / Pads
•1000ml Reservoir
•8 hour extended battery
•110v Battery Charger
•Protective Case
Dahlgren Decon
> None-corrosive - pH is truly neutral at 6.64.
> Shelf Life 10 years
> Dwell time under 5 minutes
> Storage from -40° - 160°F
Cordless Electrostatic Sprayer is designed to save time and labor, spray less liquid, and cover more surfaces. VictorySprayers’ patent pending technology provides an electrical charge to solutions, allowing them to wrap conductive surfaces with an effective and even coverage.Double-charged particles envelope all conductive surfaces– shadowed, vertical and underneath.
•Dahlgren Decon neutralizes 100% of Fentanyl and
Carfentanil in under five minutes.
•Dahlgren Decon neutralizes fentanyl with no residual byproduct.
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INVASIVE TECHNOLOGIES
FAST
SIMPLE
PORTABLE
SAFE
For C, B or R IEDs and C or B Munitions MONICA: REMOTE CASE ENTRY SYSTEM CBW SAMPLING & DISPOSAL
The Valent Monica equipment is the first system
to offer a complete solution for the investigation
and disposal of CBW in conventional or impro-
vised devices.
MIDAS: MANUAL SAMPLING SYSTEMValent’s Midas system gives users the ability to
rapidly take a sample of the internal contents in
a safe, reliable and leak free way.
The use of non-invasive techniques such as X-ray
or PINS is well known in the CBEOD/CBRIED
environment. Whilst these are effective in the
correct circumstances, they are not always the
best option. Invasive technology, which safely
penetrates the device, offers many advantages
and should be standard equipment within any
CBRN/EOD/IED team. With Invasive technology
a sample can be collected within minutes without
risk of relese, The accurate identification ensures
the correct response to the threat.
(MONICA & MIDAS)
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The Challenge
A chemical/biological munition or an IED
with CBR payload (“dirty bomb”) presents the
EOD/IED team with a significant challenge.
Most devices will involve a sealed container
designed to release the agent at the correct
time. Sealed containers are not only good
at keeping the agent in but also excellent at
keeping CBRN/EOD teams out. The envir-
onment will often rule out Blowing in Place
(BIP) as an option.
Identification
The first phase in any CBRN/EOD operation
will be to identify the agent involved for cor-
rect threat assessment, which will determine
the appropriate response. Although there are
many systems available few will penetrate a
metallic container/munition.
Noninvasive techniques that have this capabil-
ity are reasonably accurate but can be easily
fooled and often have a significant logistics
burden, In reality only an actual physical
sample can offer 100% accuracy.
Invasive techniques can obtain this safely
and simply. A sample can be collected within
minutes without a risk of release. Accurate
identification ensures the correct response
to the threat.
Disposal
This area probably presents the greatest
challenge to CBRN/EOD/
IED teams as conventional BIP and disrup-
tion techniques run a high risk of releasing
the agent. Where non-invasive techniques
have been used to identify the contents
the team still has a sealed container to deal
with.
Invasive equipment penetrates the contain-
er’s skin whilst retaining its integrity. The
device can then be drained and decontam-
inated in-situ. Equally
the penetration can be utilised for
other investigative techniques such as
endoscopes if appropriate. This can all be
done through the same penetration used
to take a sample.
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3DX-RayThreatScan-LS1®
Portable, real-time X-ray scanning system
ThreatScan®-LS1 is a lightweight, portable,
battery powered X-ray scanning system designed
in co-operation with first responders and EOD
teams to meet the needs of the field operative.
Ideal for use by First Responders, EOD teams,
Counter Surveillance, and Customs and Security
Operatives.
Quick and simple to deploy the system produces
high-quality realtime X-ray images for rapid and
accurate decision making.
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FEATURES• High penetration with sub- millimetre resolution
• Large area, thin detector panel
• Real-time images
• Designed for rapid deployment and ease of use
• Powerful image enhancement and analysis tools
• Intuitive, user-friendly ThreatSpect software
• Scans to 3mm above floor level
ACTIVE LASERSTAND-OFFDETECTOR
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FIELD VALIDATED WITH LIVE AGENTS
MODULAR DESIGN
Detects: • CWA & TICs
• BIOAEROSOLS
• 360 degrees SCAN
Features: • Automatic detection mode
• Long detection range up to 6,000 m
• Very fast detection less than 0.25 sec
• Weight (28 kg)
• Permanent surveillance of area of interest
• Clear information from display
• Measurable distance and amount of CWA
• Easy manipulation
• Small and compact size (used by battery power)
Falcon 4G two lasers active stand-off detection compared to current passive technologies:
• Longer maximum detection range
• Better effective range
• On average 30 times better sensitivity
• Detection of BWAs (via particle size, conc.)
• Concentration measurements and concentration profiles
• No calibration needed
Stand-o� Detector of Chemical and BiologicalWarfare Agents Model FALCON 4G-S
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CWA SIMULANTS
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CWA are highly toxic chemicals, subject to strict
national and international regulations guiding their
production, storage, transfer and use. Only a handful
of sites worldwide handle CWA, very few in an open
environment. How then can one achieve and test the
understanding of training lectures related to the prop-
erties, response and detection behaviour of the CWA
under typical field conditions? Realistic CWA simulants
are the answer: these chemicals or chemical mixtures
are carefully tailored to look like the real agents, they
create the same response on the majority of detection
technologies available, and are safe to handle and
dispose of.
The CWA-Sim Kit is the result of many years of“live agent” training experience, laboratoryresearch, and field validation trials. Each SIMpresents a mixture of chemicals having dedicatedpurposes such as:
• Detection trigger - active components causing the
response on selected chemical detection technolo-
gies, closely mimicking the authentic CWA in terms of
the response type, response time and signal strength.
• Thinners and/or thickeners - the solvents that
adjust the viscosity, the drop formation, or the general
appearance of the SIM to look like the authentic
CWA. More importantly, these components control
the airborne concentration of the detection triggers
creating more ‘realistic’ CWA simulations.
• Fluorescent tracer - an additive that emits visible
light when irradiated by the UV lamp supplied. This
enables fast safety distinction between the simulant
and corresponding authentic CWA, as both produce
the same response on the detection technologies.
Fluorescent tracer also enables simulants use in
training scenarios focused on cross-contamination
and contamination control.
The CWA-SIM Kit introduces a new generation of realistic chemical simulants for the nerve agents sarin (GB) and VX, and the blister agent sulphur mustard (HD). The simulants are
behaviour of corresponding chemical warfare agents (CWA) in respect to the appearance and detection response on the three mainstream
The CWA simulants are easy to use, safe for the user and environment, and biodegradable.
The CWA-SIMs are conveniently delivered in
user-selectable applicator options. The special
bottle closure dispenser allows the user to apply
the simulants dropwise in equal drop volumes.
The cap with brush allows precise application
of the simulants over a surface or in hidden
spaces. The simulants applied on a non-porous
surface provide a realistic representation of the
corresponding CWA in respect to the viscosity
and drop formation. They do not only look like
the authentic CWA, but also match the agents’
response with ion-mobility spectrometry (IMS),
based CWA detection technologies.
Adding Realism to SimulationREALISTIC FIELD CWA SIMULATION
DEMONSTRATES THE FUNCTIONALITY OF YOUR DETECTION EQUIPMENT
SAFE FOR TRANSPORT, USE AND DISPOSAL
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MOBILE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL & WASTETREATMENT UNIT
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Plasma ConverterToxic waste is a serious problem for many countries, worldwide. Until the middle of 1980s waste combustion was widely considered to be the basic method of environmental protection. As a result, the industry of incineration plants and various installations was born. These traditional combustion furnaces lead to further atmospheric pollution with waste such as heavy metals containing ash, soot, sulphur and nitrogen oxides, chlorine compounds and dioxins.
This has triggered the search for alternative tech-nologies requiring less costly purification systems– plasma technology.
A plasma waste converter is a plasma torch applied to toxic waste. A plasma torch uses a gas and power-ful electrodes to create plasma, sometimes called the fourth state of matter. The plasma gas heats up by converting electricity into heat. Temperatures in excess of 5000°C can thus be created. Such high temperatures normally lead to complete destruction of all known organic and many inorganic hazardous waste compounds to atoms and the simplest molecules.
At this temperature toxic waste does NOT stand achance. Molecules break down in a process calledmolecular dissociation.
MOBILE AND VERSATILE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
TREATMENT PLANT
SMALL FOOTPRINT
MODULAR DESIGN
SIMPLE AND SAFE OPERATION
Organic molecules (those that are carbon-based) become volatilised, or turn into gases. Inorganic com-pounds melt down and become vitrified or converted into a hard, glassy substance similar in appearance and weight to obsidian. Metals melt down as well, combining with the rest of the inorganic matter (called slag).
Unlike incinerators, which use combustion to break down garbage, there is no burning, or oxidation, in this process. The heat from plasma converters causes pyrolysis, a process in which organic matter breaks down and decomposes. Plasma torches can operate in airtight vessels. Combustion requires oxidisation; pyrolysis does not.
The main benefits of plasma technologies compared to traditional furnaces can be summarised as:
• easy and less costly maintenance
• higher safety
• significant waste destruction with the simultaneous
decrease of the exhaust gas volume
• much higher degree of control of the process
• much lower weight and dimensions of the reactor
and the whole installation
The MHMTU has been congigured and optimised for the destruction and conversion of:
• Solid and/or liquid waste
•Chemical waste, including PCBs,mineral oils,
plastics, heavy metals, asbestos, pesticides, highly
toxic chemicals such as chemical warfare agents
(CWA), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM) etc.• Medical waste
• Radioactive waste
•Industrial sludge
The MHMTU products at the end of the destructioncycle are:
• Waste gases burned and cooled in special after-burning chamber by feeding additional air;
• Before release, the gas is purified by combination of scrubbers;
•Solid waste material - like slag - is discharged.
The MHMTU offers you mobile solutions for
hazardous waste treatment.
Our mobile system MHMTU is modular and compact:
It can be delivered in parts/modules which, com-
pletely assembled, fit into a 20 feet general purpose
shipping container. The plant can be mounted on a
mobile platform and transported for use at the waste
collection point.
Hotzone Solutions has a solution for you to cope with your waste problem- our Mobile
Hazardous Material Treatment Unit MHMTU, a plasma technology-based
waste disposal unit.
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The Hotzone Solutions MHMTU has taken alltheseadvantages to a next level delivering the mobile,operationally independent solution.The MHMTU can treat almost any kind of waste,including some traditionally difficult waste materials. It can treat inter alia - medical waste or chemicallycontaminated waste and leave nothing but gases andslag. Because it breaks down these dangerous wastesinto their basic elements, they can be disposed of safely.
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SEA BASED RADIATION EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
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Complete SolutionHotzone Solutions, with its partners, MOBILIS/France
and GIHMM/Austria, offers a complete solution, based on
special radiation detectors mounted on a range of data
buoys. These SBREWS can be installed at any sea-based
location on the globe.
The radiation monitoring buoys accommodate all the
necessary instrumentation for measurements at sea;
wind or solar generator, measuring instruments, sensors,
modems, data transmission, technical compartments. The
larger models are safely accessible and can be visited
inside.
These systems are essential for civil protection and allow the relevant authorities to warn and protect their population from radiation hazards, stemming from nuclear accidents or nuclear type attacks in military conflicts or terroristic attacks.
These systems consist of stations placed throughout the national territory.
This early warning can be achieved by positioning gamma dose rate
measuring stations and aerosol warning devices on the national territory.
Currently all of these early warning stations are land based and as yet, no single
station has been placed at sea. Once radioactivity has reached the first stations
it is already on land, the country’s relevant authorities lose very precious time
to activate their civil protection mechanism and to warn their population.
Early Radiation Warning Systems
Increase Safety Hotzone Solutions can place early warning systems –
SBREWS -at sea, on so-called data buoys. These buoys
can be placed up to 12 nautical miles from the shore, so
about 22 km, as every State has the right to establish the
breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding
12 nautical miles, measured from baselines determined
in accordance with the UN Convention on the Law of the
Sea.
This will give the national civil response authorities extra
hours to keep their population safe, especially those
directly living at the coastline.
Radiation detector
Aerosol sampling
SBREWS are designed to measure and IDENTIFY
radioactivity of gamma radiation. Its wide
measuring range permits the detection of minor
changes in the ambient natural radioactivity as
well as measuring and identifying - spectroscopic
monitoring - high dosage rates.
A very unique feature - Aerosol sampling - can be
integrated upon request.
Constant TestingOur detectors are installed on a testing platform
(data buoy) 10 nautical miles off the cost of Mar-
seille, like this we collect data and test the system
under realistic conditions at sea.
Land-Based Radiation Early Warning SystemHotzone Solutions also offers LBREWS, which are
also designed to measure and IDENTIFY radio-
activity of gamma radiation. Its wide measuring
range also permits detecting minor changes in the
ambient natural radioactivity as well as measuring
and identifying - spectroscopic monitoring - high
dosage rates. Aerosol sampling is an integral part
of this system.
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Hotzone Solutions is unique. We are specialists when it comes
to the use of CBRNE live agents for testing. Our company is
the only one that has certified its staff in all three live agent
areas: CHEM/BIO/RAD.
All of our testing staff have worked within live agent
environments for many years and have significant experience
in understanding what live agent testing brings to a client.
Each year, all testing staff is recertified as live agent qualified.
This not only accounts for their working proficienct but also
ensures that all safety standards are refreshed.
There is no company better positioned with the unique skillset
required to Live-Agent Test all CBRNE Equipment and Systems.
All CBRNE Equipment and Systems can be validated through
testing in a real environment: our unique “Hotzone Solutions
Live Agent Validation Label” will be awarded to systems that
pass that phase. This guarantees full customer satisfaction
through outstanding and unique live agent quality control.
Live agent validation is provided at leading facilities in Europe
and can be conducted with toxic chemical agents, biological
threat agents, open and closed radiation sources, and
explosives.
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All live agent validation/testing is done in accordance
with the relevant national, international (i.e. NATO)
and Hotzone Solutions standards.
We follow defined parameters and protocols,inter alia:
• Our testing staff possess documented long-termbackground/experience in all aspects of CBRNEresponse/training/testing
• Operational aspects cover the following areas:- Packaging, carrying and maintenance- Easy to use and understand- Review of manuals- Accessibility and prompt usage- Basic operational parameters- Reliability under intensive field usage- Consumption and waste generation- Control and disposal of waste
Product testing can be done as part of live agenttraining (detection, decontamination, sampling andanalysis…), provided by HZS, with possible comparis-on to equipment owned and in use by the customer.
VALIDATE IN THE FIELDValidate your product in our�eld live agent environmentbefore selling.
Test the product in our �eldlive agent environment beforebuying.
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
With stricter environmental regulations, as well as restricted budgets, CBRNE live agent validation/testing protocols of equipment and procedures are limited to indoor, laboratory conditions. BUT the systematic, controlled and safe validation and testing of CBRNE equipmentunder field conditions with live agents cannot be covered in a laboratory setting!
Hotzone Solutions offers live agent testing and validation under realistic field conditions.
For the CBRNE industry: our validation under realistic field conditions with live agens can confirm previous results of laboratory trials and will point to necessary improvements giving you detailed feedback on your equipment prior to any sales.
For end-users of CBRNE equipment: our live agent testing under realistic field conditions, tailored to your tactical and technical procedures, can confirm producer-declared technical characteristics and confirm that CBRNE equipment suits your needs, prior any potential procurement.
CBRNE Equipment is Tested in Field Conditions with Live Agents
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OFFICES AND CONTACTSHotzone Solutions has regional offices and representatives that provide informationand services to our valued clients:
HOTZONE SOLUTIONS GROUP HEADQUARTERSPrinsessegracht 6, 2514 AN, The Hague, The Netherlands
T +31 70 262 97 04, F +31 (0) 87 784 68 26
www.hotzonesolutions.org
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