The Heinz 5-Step™ Field Identification Method Kit contains step-by-step instructions, laminated flow charts, and the necessary reagents to perform tests in the field. The field-test kit is used to help identify unknown solid and liquid chemicals. It guides users through a series of analyses to help identify explosives, flammable and combustible liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, corrosives, cyanides and sulfides in ionic compounds, and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
The Heinz 5-Step™ kit was designed to help first responders determine the physical properties of solids, such as thermal stability, water behavior, and pH, and assist in identifying unknown liquids by determining the volatility or explosion hazard potential; if the liquid is an oxidizer, corrosive, or a reducing agent; and the water behavior and reactivity.
