Expray is a unique, aerosol-based field test kit for the detection and identification of Group A explosives (e.g. TNT, TNB, etc.), Group B explosives (e.g. Semtex H, RDX, C4, etc.) and compounds containing inorganic nitrates that are used in improvised explosives (e.g. ANFO). Expray is used as a pre-blast, analytical tool, and post-blast investigative tool, to screen against potential terrorist elements, and as a technical evaluation test in soil remediation on hazardous material “clean-up” sites. When used as a post-blast investigative tool, the product is proven to speed up crucial investigations.