Ontario, Canada — October 28, 2025 — Autoclear LLC, through its Scintrex Trace division, is proud to announce that its CLX handheld explosives-trace detector has achieved certification to the ASTM E2520-21 Standard Practice for Measuring and Scoring Performance of Trace Explosive Chemical Detectors.
During independent testing conducted by Signature Science, LLC, the CLX system exceeded key performance metrics, achieving a zero-false-positive rate in the effective swab-sampling test. This confirms the device’s ability to deliver accurate, reliable detection even in demanding operational environments.
ASTM E2520-21 is an internationally recognized benchmark that evaluates a detector’s sensitivity, selectivity, and reliability under realistic conditions, using multiple explosive categories and standard background challenge materials. Achieving this certification confirms that the CLX meets or surpasses the highest global standards for trace-explosives detection performance.
“For operators in high-stakes environments—from bomb squads and border posts to correctional facilities and power infrastructure—the margin for error is zero,” said Granville T. Conway, CEO at Autoclear LLC. “This certification validates what our users already see in the field: the CLX delivers dependable results without false alarms, helping teams make fast, confident decisions when it matters most.”
Compact and rugged, the CLX uses proprietary ChemiluxMOS™ technology to detect a broad range of explosives—including military, commercial, and homemade types—in under 10 seconds, without isotopes or carrier gases. Designed for mobility and ease of maintenance, it is ideal for VIP and diplomatic protection units, EOD teams, military supply chains, transit hubs, ports, airports, and tactical response vehicles.
With ASTM E2520-21 certification, Autoclear and the Scintrex brand continue to advance trusted detection technology that protects people, assets, and critical infrastructure worldwide. To learn more, visit www.autoclear.com.
