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Application Notes & Snapshots
XplorIR Quantification
Learn about XplorIR quantification package, which allows users to measure the concentration of a hazardous gas or vapor at part-per-million (ppm) levels.
XplorIR Eliminates the Gap in Gas Identification
XplorIR delivers rapid, accurate gas identification for hazmat response, helping teams detect, identify, and quantify over 5,600 hazardous gases in the field.
XplorIR and LEL Sensors for Hazmat Response
Learn about the integration of XplorIR’s gas identification capabilities with the common air monitoring tool of the LEL sensor.
Are Colorimetric Tubes Becoming Obsolete for HazMat/CBRN Response
Learn how the XplorIR revolutionizes gas detection by eliminating the drawbacks of traditional colorimetric tubes.
Brochures & Flyers
XplorIR Quantification Package
The XplorIR can now simultaneously identify and quantify hazardous gases and vapors with this new package pairing.
XplorIR: Gas Identification for Rapid Response
Learn how the XplorIR provides positive gas identification during an explosion at a clandestine meth lab.
ProtectIR New Condensed Phase Mixture Analysis
ProtectIR new condensed phase mixture analysis includes true positive and false positive rates and success rates of single or multi-component mixtures.
Identify Pesticides at Illegal Marijuana Grows
With the addition of the pesticide capabilities, the MX908 provides critical identification of toxic pesticides in the field, allowing users to act immediately, while keeping themselves safe.
Case Studies
ThreatID: Lithium-ion Battery Decommissioning
Learn how ThreatID identified hazardous gas components generated during a Lithium-Ion battery decommissioning.
ThreatID Case Study: United States Postal Inspection Service
Learn why USPIS chose the ThreatID for advanced screening and detection, distinguishing it from other FTIR technologies.
Trace Drug Identification at the Border: 3 Scenarios from the New Zealand Customs Service
Whether using trace identification features for drug traffickers, deploying vapor capabilities to analyze threats or implementing the explosive functionality to assess risk to the public, the New Zealand Customs Service has seen tremendous benefit from 908 Devices’ MX908.
XplorIR Case Study – Urban Hazmat Incident
Hazmat responders used XplorIR to rapidly identify tetrachloroethylene during an urban incident, enabling faster, safer chemical response.
Podcasts
Hazmat, Detection, and the Hidden Threats We Face
Dr. Mark Norman joins The Firefighters Podcast to talk about the evolution of hazmat detection – from lab tech to tools you can take to the field.
The HazMat Guys Podcast, Part 2: Measuring Aerosols
Listen to Episode 291, Part 2 of the HazMat Guys Podcast on Aerosols. The guys discuss common techniques used to measure aerosols and how to keep safe while responding to aerosolized threats.
The HazMat Guys Podcast, Part 1: What are Aerosols?
Listen to Episode 290, Part 1 of the HazMat Guys Podcast to learn more about aerosol threats and the challenges they pose to responders.
Published Articles
Multi-Mission Threat Detection in Real Time
This article originally appeared in CBNW Magazine, January 2022.
The Procurement Pendulum Swings Back
908 Devices is advancing CBRN defense with portable, high-precision detection tools like the MX908—trusted globally for rapid field identification, real-time intelligence, and mission-ready support.
Catching a RedWave
Explore how 908 Devices’ acquisition of RedWave Technology is revolutionizing chemical detection with advanced mass spectrometry and FTIR solutions, expanding capabilities for public safety and military applications.
Specification Sheets
ProtectIR Specification Sheet
Learn about the features and performance of ProtectIR, a portable FTIR device designed for analyzing solid and liquid threats.
XplorIR Specification Sheet
Learn about the specifications for XplorIR, enabling continuous detection and identification of gas threats, even within complex mixtures.
InterceptIR Specification Sheet
Learn about the features and performance of InterceptIR, rapid gas identifier for unmanned systems.
ThreatID Specification Sheet
Learn about the features and performance of ThreatID, a portable FTIR device designed for analyzing solids, liquids, gases, and complex mixtures.
Tech Notes
Infrared Gas Identification in Any Condition: Adaptive Atmospheric Correction of the XplorIR
Learn how XplorIR achieves accurate gas sample identification.
Understanding Limits of Identification of the XplorIR
XplorIR’s Limit of Identification can be determined for a given meter and chemical product under specific operational conditions.
Multi-Mission Threat Detection with Handheld HPMS
Download this tech note to learn more about how MX908 utilizes high pressure mass spec.
Next-Generation Handheld High-Pressure Mass Spectrometry
Download tech note 1.0 to learn about MX908 with APCI Dual-Polarity Source for Threat Detection and Identification.
Videos
ThreatID – Gas Cell Module Demonstration
This video focuses on how the ThreatID gas cell module is capable of identifying over 5600 chemicals.
ThreatID – Powder/Liquid Module Demonstration
This video focuses on how the ThreatID powder/liquid module is capable of identifying over 23000 chemicals.
XplorIR – Handheld FTIR for Over 5,600 Gases/Vapors
Learn about XplorIR’s ability to detect and identify unknown chemical threats in seconds.
Portable FTIR Overview – ThreatID for Powders, Liquids, & Gases
Learn about ThreatID’s multi-threat identification capabilities, even in complex chemical mixtures.
Webinars On Demand
The Pivotal Role of FTIR in Hazmat/Emergency Response
This webinar discussion highlights current emerging chemical threats and the solutions that FTIR technology provides in response.
FTIR for Industrial Chemicals – Responding to Emerging Threats
Dr. Christina Baxter, CEO of Emergency Response TIPS, discusses how FTIR technology can be deployed in industrial chemical accidents.
The New MX908 Beacon for Area Monitoring
We recently caught up with The HazMat Guys Podcast to discuss what’s new from 908 Devices for area monitoring missions.
FTIR for Chemical Suicides – Responding to Emerging Threats
Dr. Christina Baxter of Emergency Response TIPS discusses how innovative FTIR solutions are countering the threat of chemical suicides.
White Papers
White Paper: Area Monitoring for Chemical Warfare and Pharmaceutical Based Agents
Learn more about area monitoring and how MX908 Beacon is the only area monitor on the market to identify chemical warfare agents, etc.
White Paper: Pesticide Detection and Identification at Illegal Marijuana Grows
With pesticides posing an imminent danger for wildlife in the area, responding law enforcement also find themselves potentially exposed to the hazardous chemicals
Actionable Information from High Pressure Mass Spectrometry
The detection and identification of chemicals with HPMS carries sufficient information to warrant definitive action, medical treatment and communication.
Aerosol Hazard Management 101
Read this white paper to learn more about the hazard posed by aerosolized chemicals. You will learn about aerosols and their properties and how to successfully address them in the field.
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