The terrorist scare has gone up the scale for the last several years. From the Boston Marathon bombing to Woolwich killing and other suicide bomb incidents, terrorism is a primary concern for many governments. In its bid to curtail and prevent terrorism and related attacks, the Australian Government publication released a new list of readily available ingredients and chemicals that can be used for improvised explosives.

The Australian Federal Police and Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus released the Chemicals of Security Concern campaign last Thursday. In an effort to prevent terrorism or bombing related attacks, the campaign published 96 substances that can be used for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The publication also included the sources of these substances.

"If you think that I'm being irresponsible in giving away bomb making instructions to terrorists, I can assure you that unfortunately these instructions are already easily accessible via the internet," ABC quoted Mr. Dreyfus.

Dreyfus says the real threat lies in those who manufacture these substances and not the end users. Anyone can set up an IED - no training or scientific necessary. So long as these substances are available on the market, people will continue to be at risk.

Oslo, Bali, London and Boston bombing involved homemade bombs - even the foiled Australian attack dealt with IEDs. People can access the devices and chemicals easily. Dreyfus emphasizes the importance of encouraging the community and retailers to be more careful who to dispatch or sell these products. He also encouraged people and business owners to use the new chemicals guidelines.

The government recently launched a chemical security website featuring posters, brochures and fact sheets about dangerous substances. The Federal Attorney-General reached out to Australians to report suspicious behavior immediately. He called people to learn how to spot potentially dangerous individuals and conduct.

Dreyfus discussed that even ordinary rust remover, drain cleaner and other products, so long as they have sulphuric or nitric acid can create high order explosives like nitro-glycerine. Release of the ingredients and chemicals can help people identify threats to the community but this also gives individuals newfound awareness. People may have more ideas on how to commit crimes of terror with his information published.

Peter Drennan, deputy commissioner of national security from the Federal Police, said it is helpful to know which products are used for IEDs. It would be more convenient to spot suspicious behavior. For instance, unusual credit card charges with these products involved can indicate threats.