Forensic Chemistry of Explosive Taggants – Training Services

Forensic Chemistry of Explosive Taggants – Training Services provides participants with a focused understanding of chemical taggants used to mark and trace explosive materials for forensic and regulatory purposes. The course covers the science and types of taggants (molecular, microscopic, and chemical markers), mechanisms of incorporation into explosive formulations, and their behavior under detonation and environmental conditions. Participants will learn sampling strategies, evidence collection, and contamination control specific to taggant recovery from complex matrices and post-blast scenes. The training reviews analytical techniques such as GC-MS, LC-MS, infrared spectroscopy, and microscopic analysis for taggant detection and quantification, with emphasis on sensitivity and validation. Case studies and regulatory frameworks illustrate how taggants support source attribution, chain-of-custody, and legal admissibility in criminal and counter‑terrorism investigations. By the end of the program, learners will be prepared to detect, interpret, and report explosive taggant evidence reliably.