HAZMAT team conducting chemical threat identification in the field
HAZMAT & Explosives Identification

Rapid Chemical Threat Identification for HAZMAT Teams

The Serstech Arx mkII delivers non-contact identification of explosives precursors, toxic industrial chemicals, and unknown substances — keeping responders at a safe standoff distance.

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10,000+
Substances in onboard library
<60s
Time to confirmed identification
785nm
Laser — optimal for chemical ID
0
Sample contact required

Unknown Chemicals Demand Instant Answers

HAZMAT teams and bomb squads face a critical challenge: identifying unknown substances quickly enough to make life-safety decisions, without putting personnel in direct contact with potentially lethal materials.

Traditional identification methods require sample collection, lab submission, and hours or days of wait time. The Serstech Arx mkII delivers confirmed identification in under 60 seconds — from a safe distance, through packaging, without opening containers.

Built for the Most Demanding HAZMAT Scenarios

Standoff Detection

Identify threats without direct contact. Point the Arx mkII at sealed containers, bags, or suspicious packages and get a confirmed ID without opening them.

Results in Under 60 Seconds

Rapid spectral analysis delivers confirmed identification in the field — critical when every second counts in a live HAZMAT incident.

Explosives & Precursor Library

Onboard library covers IED precursors, military explosives, oxidizers, toxic industrial chemicals, and chemical warfare agent simulants — 10,000+ substances.

Toxic Industrial Chemicals

Identify chlorine, ammonia, acids, solvents, and other TICs commonly encountered at industrial accident scenes or deliberate release incidents.

Incident Documentation

Every scan generates a timestamped, GPS-tagged PDF report via ChemDash — essential for incident command, after-action review, and legal proceedings.

Mixture & Contamination Detection

Identify multi-component mixtures and contaminated samples — critical for improvised explosive devices and complex chemical incidents.

Operational Use Cases

IED & Explosives Response

Identify explosive compounds and precursor chemicals at suspicious package calls, post-blast scenes, and clandestine lab discoveries without direct sample handling.

Industrial Accident Response

Rapidly identify unknown spills, leaks, and releases at industrial facilities — giving incident commanders the information needed to establish safe perimeters and select appropriate PPE.

Suspicious Package Screening

Screen mail, parcels, and packages for chemical threats at government facilities, courthouses, and critical infrastructure without opening or disturbing the item.

Clandestine Lab Investigation

Identify precursor chemicals, solvents, and finished products at illicit drug manufacturing sites — protecting investigators from unknown chemical exposures.

Equip Your Team for Any Chemical Threat

Contact Charlie Six — the authorized U.S. distributor — to request a live demonstration for your HAZMAT team or bomb squad.

  • Non-contact, through-packaging detection
  • Explosives, precursors & toxic industrial chemicals
  • 10,000+ substance onboard library
  • Court-admissible PDF reports via ChemDash
  • Deployable by any HAZMAT or bomb squad team