When faced with an unknown chemical threat, every second matters. Fast, accurate identification of potential explosives or hazardous materials is key to ensuring the safety of hazmat teams and other first responders, as well as the community.

Thermo Scientific™ TruDefender™ FTX handheld chemical identification analyzers enable effective incident response, providing fast, actionable information to mitigate potential threats. Based on FTIR spectroscopy, TruDefender FTX provides easy sampling of solid and liquid chemicals in the field using the self-contained anvil sampling head.

The TruDefender FTXi analyzer is not available in all countries. Contact us for availability. Fast, Accurate Identification Returns results in seconds, even for complex mixtures. Improved Sampling Capability New anvil sampling head for easier sampling and decontamination. Anvil rotates for easy sample placement and cleaning. Variable Pressure Knob Allows technician to determine appropriate pressure for a given sample. Easy to Clean Highly polished, rounded corners. No crevasses or friction points to trap debris or explosives residue. Liquid Containment Moat Helps prevent sample spills. Flexible Sampling The reversible sampling accessory provides environmental protection for volatile liquids and enables easy sampling of prills. Easy to Use Intuitive, menu-driven interface for fast training and proficiency.