M18A3 Chemical Agent Detector Kits
Detects agent vapors, aerosols, and liquid droplets through the use of colorimetric reactions on reactant-impregnated paper or in detection tubes. The M18A3 kit requires separate use of tubes or paper tickets for each class of agent.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Luxfer Magtech, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| M18A3 Chemical Agent Detector Kits |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Detects agent vapors, aerosols, and liquid droplets through the use of colorimetric reactions on reactant-impregnated paper or in detection tubes. The M18A3 kit requires separate use of tubes or paper tickets for each class of agent. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| M18A3: 8 × 3 × 6 in (204 x 77 x 153 mm) M256A1: 7 × 3 × 5 in (178 x 77 x 128 mm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; M18A3: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) M256A1: 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Operating Conditions |
| Designed for field use; operates in all environments. |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Test reagents |
| Calibration Schedule |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| None |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years; M256A1 kit |
| Unit Cost |
| $1,288.00 Single Kit |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Lewisite, Nerve (V- and G-agents), and Mustard Agents |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Cyanogen chloride, phosgene, phosgene oxime, ethyl dichloroarsine, methyl dichloroarsine, |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Liquid |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| High temperatures, pyrotechnic smoke, burning brush smoke, DS2, petroleum products may produce false positives. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| 4 to 6 hour performance-oriented training is recommended; training available from GEOMET Technologies, Inc. |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator’s Manual |
