Can Customs X-Rays Detect Toxic Chemicals?

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Customs x-ray security checks are not capable of detecting specific chemicals, including traces of toxic substances. While these machines are effective for identifying the presence of illegal drugs and certain contraband, they do not have the ability to analyze or identify specific chemical residues. Therefore, any concerns regarding the detection of toxic chemicals in products would require different testing methods beyond standard x-ray technology.
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Could customs x-ray security check find out if there is trace of toxic chemical left in the product? I do NOT mean illegal drug because it
is supposed to be found out, but how about if there is any trace of other toxic chemicals? Could it be found out?
 
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kenny1999 said:
Could customs x-ray security check find out if there is trace of toxic chemical left in the product?
No, x-ray machines do not detect specific chemicals.
 
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