Aerosols
Aerosols are presumptive drug tests, detecting both trace and bulk levels of drugs. Mistral Security’s aerosol tests are available in three different sizes – allowing for 10, 50 or 100 sprays.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Mistral Security, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Aerosols |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Forensics;Emergency Response; |
| Product Model Number |
| 1002 (100 Test Kit), 1022 (50 Test Kit) |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Aerosols are presumptive drug tests, detecting both trace and bulk levels of drugs. Mistral Security’s aerosol tests are available in three different sizes – allowing for 10, 50 or 100 sprays. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2002 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Mistral security - Aerosols.pdf; |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 0.45kg |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 54°C (32 to 130°F) |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Single use item |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 2 years |
| Unit Cost |
| ~$100 per spray can |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Marijuana, Heroin, Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, plus 10 other drugs |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| µg; <50 µg |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Pharmaceuticals of the same drug class/family as the illicit substance |
| False Positive Rates |
| Low |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| Seconds |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Sampling: Spray can onto surface and wipe with specialized paper |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
