Solid and liquid detection and analysis for hazardous materials, narcotics and explosives. Handheld FTIR technology utilizes diamond attenuated total reflection (ATR) sample interface to identify unknown powders and liquids. Designed for field use, ProtectIR enables hazmat response teams, military, and first responders to analyze bulk substances in seconds. The sophisticated search algorithm in our ProtectIR device delivers the most accurate identification of complex solid and liquid mixtures. A detailed breakdown of samples is provided with confidence ratings from 2 to 5 stars for each identified component, offering a more precise interpretation of results. This range of confidence levels provides a clear and intuitive way to assess how strongly each mixture component is identified, enabling faster decision on site.