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ICx Unit Introduces Chemical Agent Detection Spray

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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

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ICx Technologies' [ICXT] Agentase business unit has introduced a new enzyme-based chemical agent detection spray that changes color when sprayed on surfaces contaminated with nerve agents. The new spray was developed in response to requests by customers of the company's Chemical Agent Detection Kit, which provides spot measurements of nerve, blood and blister agents for first responders. The new Agentase Disclosure Spray can detect the presence of chemical warfare agents at sub microgram levels within five minutes, eliminating the need…

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