After the 2012 merger, the services are now provided by the fospol organizational. Hidden camera investigation on what really happens to your car cbc marketplace duration. How to make semtex semtex is a powerful explosive that is widely used by terrorists. Preparation and characterization of a new highperformance. Section 1 chemical product and company identification. Detection of explosive residue is made by observing a color change of the test paper. Makeshift arsenal homemade explosives and improvised weapons version 1. Jointly, terahertz spectroscopy and imaging are emerging and promising. Pdf detection of explosives has always been a priority for homeland security. Inert products, llc manufactures and distributes inert plastic explosives that are 100 percent inert and nonhazardous, making them a safe training tool for any environment. Request pdf thermal decomposition of pentaerythritol tetranitrate a. Read online how to make semtex higher intellect book pdf free download link book now. The marking of plastic explosives for detection is discussed. Semtex was developed and manufactured in czechoslovakia, originally under the name b 1 and then under the semtex designation since 1964, labeled as semtex 1a, since 1967 as semtex h and since 1987 as semtex 10.
Use and terrorist use of selected explosive technologies. A fact sheet from the national academies and the department of homeland security. Semtex 1a is a plastic explosive for special use on the basis of an. For example, semtex is a blend of cyclomethylenetrinitramine rdx and petn. It is manufactured as a continuous roll of varying lengths and thicknesses for a wide range of applications. How to make semtex higher intellect pdf book manual. Bulk plastic explosives inert simulants ag inert sheet explosive.
Pbxs bonded by formex p1, semtex 1a, c4, viton a and fluorel polymer. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Western counterpart to semtex plastic explosive requires a blasting cap for detonation. The background why plastic explosives are rather good detectable is explained. The xcap transmitter is offtheshelf capable of transmitting a trigger output to the xcap wireless blasting cap receiver, and the xcaps are integrated into all of our functional ieds with the wireless symbol shown here.
Characterization of three types of semtex h, 1a, and 10 article in propellants explosives pyrotechnics 356 december 2010 with 493 reads how we measure reads. Semtex in the hand is worth two dirty bombs in the bush utrecht. Shelf life of explosive materials many of the current regulations governing the storage and handling of explosive materials were adopted and implemented before the development of modern blasting agents, emulsions, slurries, water gels and cast boosters. American name for the 4th generation of composition c explosives, also called harrisite. Guide for the selection of explosives detection and blast mitigation equipment for emergency first responders guide 10507 dr. Semtex was developed and manufactured in czechoslovakia, originally under the name b 1 and then under the semtex designation since 1964, labeled as semtex 1a. Chemical profiling of explosives brust, gmh research explorer. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It began as a way to release music from their band superchunk and music created by friends, and has expanded to include artists from around the world and records reaching the top of the billboard music charts. The grenade launcher, for instance, transformed the striking power of small fighting groups.
In terrestrial mammals, the physiological steps involved in detecting odors can be broken down as follows. There also other stabilizing materaials should we merge them too. Our range of semtex special explosives are proven to be amongst the best in the world for explosive method of entry emoe. Oct 12, 2015 rests of explosive semtex 1 a and packing are disposed in accordance with valid safety regulations, i. Add 20ml of ammonium hydroxide ammonia water 10% filter. The direct and indirect contamination of surfaces by plastic explosives was studied and characterised. Dogs 107 important in detection of nonvolatile compounds and, for some species, pheromones.
Characteristics of a new plastic explosive named epx1. The most common plastic explosive combining rdx and petn is semtex h the. A wellknown ternary plastic explosive, czech semtex 1h, contains a mixture of petn and rdx softened by sbr. Semtex 1a exhibits longer times to explosion than petn at low temperatures. For official use only all dynamite is considered a secondary high explosive and can be initiated with a blasting cap all are suitable as main charges in an ied terrorists operating domestically will likely try to steal dynamite or improvise its manufacture mining sites and quarries may be targeted for theft. Semtex is a plastic explosive that was first produced in czechoslovakia. Cod semtex, jrexplosion decoy,nicklette cam, oil change scams. Semtex 1 a 500g explosia demolition block inert training aid this inert demolition block is manufactured by the real explosive manufacturer. Pdf discrimination and identification of rdxpetn explosives by. Xm divisionvan aken international 3265 fortune drive north charleston, sc 29418.
For a target such as a large building you need quite a lot of. An explosion may occur without an explosive, that is, without any material which contains intrinsically the energy needful to produce the explosion. Detection of semtex plastic explosives springerlink. In this paper, the production method of epx1 was described. Semtex is reported to contain petn andor rdx, along with plasticizers, binding materials, and fuel oil components.
Alow explosive material,suchasgunpowder,smokelesspowderorfireworks,burnsmuch. The term high explosive is a bit of a stretch to describe the fragmenting compound in the bullets tip which is meant to distribute the incendiary compound after penetration of the target. Thermal decomposition of pentaerythritol tetranitrate request pdf. Semtex can refer to one of three explosives which combine rdx with another explosive petn. Its function in normal conscious scent sensation is not well understood. Ied training aids, simulated pe plastic explosives, he, c4. For our entire range of semtex explosives, shaped charges, and demolition charges, we can custom prepare the packaging, and logistic requirements to. You can call us at 18004523 or fill out the form below and we will contact you. When wet it is very safe, but upon drying, becomes very explosive and shock sensitive. The quantitydistance qd engine for the explosives safety siting ess software is being rewritten to simplify the programming, reduce maintenance costs, and switch the programming language to promote future maintainability and adaptability. It is type classified and qualified to milprf46676 for use by united states military. Xray correct, inert, semtex 10 simulated explosive matches the density and z eff of the real explosive.
Explosives, criteria, ess, quantitydistance engine, flowcharts, programming abstract. List of explosive materials vanderbilt environmental health. Sensitivity is a measure of the ease with which an explosive can be detonated by heat, friction or shock and of its ability to propagate that detonation. Black powder, for example, may burn in the open air. Plastic explosives are especially suited for explosive demolition. However, small amounts of toxic gases are also produced, the main ones being carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen.
Since its production, semtex has changed its name many times and has been improved greatly from the original product. Multiple samples of the plastic explosives were analyzed for better generalization of. Dynamite has been replaced by the more destructive and easily concealed semtex. For its original military use it was manufactured under the name b 1. It was founded in 1989 by laura ballance and mac mccaughan. Ag inert sheet explosive available in several thicknesses and dimensions, in olive green, red or blue.
Cyclonite mixture with pentaerythritol tetranitrate. The development of a semtexh simulant for terahertz. It is a major ingredient of the semtex plastic explosive. Plastic explosive is a soft and handmoldable solid form of explosive material. It was the standard ira explosive before they were able to get hold of semtex. Within the field of explosives engineering, plastic explosives are also known as putty explosives. Semtexh contains two explosive crystalline compounds. It was concluded that pex1 has compatible ingredients, it has the highest detonation velocity of all the studied plastic explosives, and its sensitivity is in the same level of the studied plastic explosives except semtex 1a. It is used in commercial blasting, demolition, and in certain military applications. Semtex is a very high energy plastic explosive one of the most powerful known. Feb 26, 2002 czechs try to cap plastic explosives sales as easy to slip through airport security as nylons, semtex has been terrorists top choice. Analysis and trends requires a detonator for an efficient explosion variations contain rdx or petn in a mixture with a polymeric binder contains a rubber binder that allows the explosive to remain pliable widely considered as the plastic explosive of choice.
The following list was obtained from the 2010 list of explosive materials as provided by the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms. Inert semtex s1a simulant high nitrogen content for xray. The bullet does not actually contain any c4 or semtex explosive, but a similar lessdangerous material is contained within. Rdx cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine is a nitroamine organic high explosive. Characterization of three types of semtex h, 1a, and 10. Download how to make semtex higher intellect book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. We currently maintain type 20, type 01, type 09 and type 10 licenses and have been awarded the highest safety rating issued by the usdot. Nov, 2016 green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. This material is castpoured to order, and made up in short lengths only. The detonation properties of the studied materials were calculated by explo5 software.
The drink gained notoriety after taking its name from semtex, a wellknown plastic explosive, which is also of czechoslovak origin. Semtex, a czechmade explosive, has been used in many terrorist bombings. Being readily malleable, it can be rolled into thin sheets and used to line the inside of a suitcase or briefcase. These inert plastic explosives range from static recognition training devices to fully moldable plastic explosives. The effects of any explosive are related not only to the amount, but. Although first used and intended for mining, semtex has expanded its uses to military application, explosion hardening, and boosting. Semtex is a generalpurpose plastic explosive containing rdx and petn. Semtex 1 a is permitted for surface work in inexplosive environment only under conditions stated in regulations on explosives. Ms murphy is still haunted by the memory of how hindawi tried to send her to her death by packing her hand luggage with semtex plastic explosives.
Explosives complete tutorial compiled by red dragon. Epx1 explosive contains pentaerythritol tetranitrate petn with different particle size as explosive filler bonded by nonenergetic thermoplastic binder plasticized by dibutyl phthalate dbp. Semtex creationwiki, the encyclopedia of creation science. Le semtex est similaire aux dautres explosifs plastic, en particulier au c4, notamment grace a sa malleabilite. The results of these analyses underscore the need to analyze any explosives that are to be used for the evaluation of explosives vapor detectors. Ive worked with the folks at merge for several years and every time i engage them, they over deliver on my expectations. Shelf life of explosive materials the institute of. Combining anal with a high explosive usually tnt results in an explosive mixture. Seven ounces 250 grams of semtex can destroy an aircraft in flight. Trace headspace sampling for quantitative analysis of. They are both plastic explosives which combine one or more explosive chemical compounds with oils and plasticizers.
Full text of homemade semtex c 4s ugly sis seymour lecker. Would you like additional information about products in this category or perhaps a pdf catalog of our many products. Scentlogixtm k9 semtex scent detection training kit 1. Will generate an automatic detection response on computed tomography ct, dualenergy, and multigenerator xray systems. Semtex arent really that sticky theyre made of explosive clay. Rdx can be stably stored and is considered one of the most powerful explosives used by the military. Explosives safety siting quantitydistance engine and.
Jai prakash agrawal cchem frsc uk former director of materials. Epx1 is a new plastic explosive in the research stage which has been prepared for military and civilian applications. Semtex 1 a is designed primarily for special types of destruction work, for blasting work underwater and for boosting of explosives. Semtex became notoriously popular with terrorists because it was, until recently, extremely difficult to detect, as in the case of pan am.
Chapter i properties of explosives an explosive is a material. Freely after ring magazine the issue of september 17, 1998. Semtex is a brand of energy drink manufactured in the czech republic by pinelli since 1995, and was the first such drink to be produced in the country. In its purest state, rdx is a white, crystalline solid, and when mixed with plasticizers and other ingredients it makes c4. This product contains no explosive or incendiary materials. Lattin2 michael helinski2 martin hutchings3 coordination by. It has been manufactured under its current name since 1964, labeled as semtex 1a, since 1967 as semtex h and since 1987 as semtex 10. It is also used as a component of pentolite, a 5050 blend with tnt. Merge sets the example for all other consulting firms to follow so, i only need to pick up the phone one time to get what i need. Semtex homemade semtex c 4s ugly sister by seymour lecker paladin press. Semtex was developed and manufactured by the explosia division of the synthesia corporation, in parubice, semtin, the czech republic formerly western czechoslovakia. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. The emissions from explosives detonation are influenced by many factors such as explosive composition, product expansion, method of priming, length of charge, and confinement.
Conversely, a number of the non explosive compounds that are found in composite plastic explosives such as semtex h show little or no thz absorption 1. Semtex 1 a 500g explosia demolition block inert training. Countless newspaper articles were published on semtex explosive that describe, with greater or smaller measure of authenticity and acquaintance, the properties of this explosive and speak about the cases of misuse with expertness. Carbon monoxide is produced by incomplete combustion of carbonaceous material. Guide for the selection of explosives detection and blast. Semtex became notoriously popular with terrorists because it was, until recently, extremely difficult. The explosives are far from safe, and by doing so your life is at risk. This term is used as shorthand for explosive products, commonly know as plastic explosives, including explosives in flexible or elastic sheet form. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Plastic explosives are a thick, exible, moldable solid material that can be shaped and will retain that shape after forming, much like cl. Merge records is an independent record label based in durham, north carolina.
Solid phase microextraction and solvent extraction were used with gcms to determine the vapor and compositional profile of three samples of semtex 1a, h, and 10. Turning it into an explosive is not difficult at all. Semtex is no worse an explosive than any other, he says. Identification of volatile chemical signatures from. Pentaerythritol tetranitrate petn, also known as pent, penta, ten, corpent, or penthrite is.