Tox detector

Tox detectors were inexpensive tools designed for the purpose of tracking dangerous airborne materials. Their design consisted of a flat, square metallic piece, measuring one decimeter on each side, featuring a raised blue circle at its core. Upon the detection of specific toxins in the surrounding atmosphere, this central blue area would undergo a color transformation. The patches were designed for simple attachment to walls in areas susceptible to potential spills. Although the majority of detectors adhered to a Human standard, alternative versions were produced to accommodate the biological requirements of various alien species.

To ensure effective monitoring, tox detectors were ideally positioned at a height halfway up the vessel's walls, as some gases tend to ascend while others remain near the ground. Tox detectors were designed for a single use, and replacement was necessary following each instance of leakage. Certain smugglers repurposed spent detectors as markers to designate hazardous zones within their vessels. A frequently used tox detector was the SuriTech Disposable Toximeter Patch, priced at approximately 20 credits.