Chemical Agent Detection Paper (M8, M9, 3-Way)
Chemical Agent Detection Papers (M8, M9 and 3-Way) are indicating papers designed to detect and differentiate between the three major groups of liquid chemical warfare agents (G, V, and H) in liquid form. Detector papers contain a dye that produces a color change when in contact with liquid chemical agent.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Luxfer Magtech, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Chemical Agent Detection Paper (M8, M9, 3-Way) |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Chemical Agent Detection Papers (M8, M9 and 3-Way) are indicating papers designed to detect and differentiate between the three major groups of liquid chemical warfare agents (G, V, and H) in liquid form. Detector papers contain a dye that produces a color change when in contact with liquid chemical agent. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent; MRIGlobal Hands-on experience |
| Dimensions |
| M8 is packaged in a booklet of 25 individual sheets 10 × 6.5 cm each. Three (3)-Way paper is packaged in a booklet of 12 individual sheets 10 × 6.5 cm each. M9 is packaged as a continuous roll 9.1 m long × 5.1 cm wide in a cardboard dispenser with a serrated edge. |
| Weight |
| <1 Lb.; 0.05 Lbs. (25 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| Must not get wet prior to test, operates in all environments |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Single use item |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $8.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| G, V and H agents |
| Adaptability |
| No; Cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Bulk; mg; µg; 0.02 mL of neat CWAs |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Chemical agent detector papers are susceptible to false positive hits from a number of common materials, including certain cleaning solvents (ammonia), insect spray, smoke, acetone, bleach, sodium hydroxide, “Break Free” (a weapons cleaner and lubricant), and many petroleum products such as gasoline, grease, oil, and diesel fuel. M8 and M9 paper may give false positive readings when exposed to temperatures above 125°F or below 32°F. |
| False Positive Rates |
| <10% False Positive and Negative Rate, <5 known Interference |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute; Immediate |
| Total Run Time |
| Immediate |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual color change |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Positive results from paper detectors should always be confirmed by other means. Night operations present some problems when using paper detectors. Color changes do not show up when a flashlight with a red filter is used to read the paper; white light must be used. |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| User Manual |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| None |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
