Abstract: A device and protective composition is described that is used in the context of first aid for skin contact with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, formaldehyde and fluorides serving to neutralize and inactivate the chemicals. The device comprises a two-chamber applicator that contains a first preparation in a first chamber, such as an antioxidant, and a second preparation in a second chamber, such as a solution that contains a buffer and a calcium salt. The two preparations are mixed just before application and are applied to the affected areas by the device.

Abstract: A sampling and transfer device for chemicals, biologics and the like comprises a barrel containing at least one fluid reservoir fluidically coupled to a porous nib, such as a high density or ultra high density polyethylene porous nib. For example, the barrel may comprise a plurality of fluids such as buffers, solvents and/or reagents for a plurality of different types of tests such as spectroscopy, thin layer chromatography, DNA testing and testing for chemical reactivity with a reagent (i.e. colorimetric testing) that alters the appearance of the tip, such as by a change in color, luminosity or the like. In one method, a series of tests are conducted using the same nib for sampling and spotting a variety of surfaces for different types of tests having different sensitivities for different compounds and/or colorimetric testing of the tip, itself.

Abstract: A detection kit is used for detecting compounds and includes a magnifying lens in a cap that magnifies a surface of a color-changing detection swab when placed on the body of the detection kit. For example, the cap includes a plurality of lenses that are integrally formed in a plastic cap, and each lens magnifies the surface of a different swab.

Abstract: A detection kit comprises a plurality of swabs, each of the plurality of swabs having the form of a stick, being bundled together in a single test kit for detection of a plurality of chemical compounds. A user opens a detection kit, swabs a surface or surfaces with the bundled sticks, collecting chemical constituents to be tested on detection surfaces of each of the plurality of sticks. Liquids, mists, vapors and powders may be tested in one method, utilizing one or more dry reagents on the detection surfaces. The sticks may comprise a volume of fluid, releasably contained within the sticks, such that when activated, a fluid, such as a reagent or solvent, is wicked by a wicking tip to the detection surface of the stick. For example, a mechanism is provided that is capable of breaking a vial or ampoule containing the fluid, when activated by a twisting motion or compression. Adhesive may be present on one or more of the detection surfaces.

Abstract: A detection kit comprises a plurality of swabs, each of the plurality of swabs having the form of a stick, being bundled together in a single test kit for detection of a plurality of chemical compounds. A user opens a detection kit, swabs a surface or surfaces with the bundled sticks, collecting chemical constituents to be tested on detection surfaces of each of the plurality of sticks. Liquids, mists, vapors and powders may be tested in one method, utilizing one or more dry reagents on the detection surfaces. The sticks may comprise a volume of fluid, releasably contained within the sticks, such that when activated, a fluid, such as a reagent or solvent, is wicked by a wicking tip to the detection surface of the stick. For example, a mechanism is provided that is capable of breaking a vial or ampoule containing the fluid, when activated by a twisting motion or compression. Adhesive may be present on one or more of the detection surfaces.