Development Chemicals
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Amido Black
Amido Black is useful for enhancing latent prints contaminated with blood, but it will not successfully develop a normal perspiration-based print. Although it will not detect the typical chemical components of latent prints, Amido Black is very sensitive to the proteins found in blood and some other body fluids. It leaves a blue-black stain and is usable on both porous and nonporous surfaces. *(h) - Additional hazardous shipping fee applies, call for details. These items are not eligible for return.Select options -
Amido Black 25 gm
Use Amido Black for enhancing latent prints contaminated with blood, on porous and non-porous surfaces.$41.01 Add to cart -
Ardrox Forensic Reagent
Ardrox is a fluorescent liquid dye, which works well with lasers, forensic light sources and UV lamps. While Ardrox-developed prints fluoresce under 365nm, better results have been reported while examining evidence with light in the 450-480nm spectrum.Select options- Can be used full-strength or diluted with ethanol or methanol
- Ardrox has a shelf-life of one year
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Basic Yellow
Basic Yellow 40 is a yellow dye used with a forensic light source or uv lamp after cyanoacrylate development of latent prints. Basic Yellow fluoresces well between 365 and 485 nanometers. *(h) - Additional hazardous shipping fee applies, call for details. These items are not eligible for return.Select options -
Basic Yellow 25 Gram
Use this chemical as a fluorescent after fuming items such as leathers and plastics with super glue. Basic Yellow fluoresces best with our Blue Light Special.$28.33 Add to cart -
Blood Fixative
Blood Fixative is highly recommended for setting fingerprints or impressions left in blood. Before using aqueous based developers, the blood should be dry and fixed to prevent disruption or running of the blood during enhancement. These items are not eligible for return.Select options -
Coomassie Blue
Coomassie Blue is a traditional protein stain used for enhancement of bloody prints. *(h) - Additional hazardous shipping fee applies, call for details. These items are not eligible for return.Select options -
Crystal Violet Powder, 25gm
This chemical is ideal for developing latent prints on the sticky side of tape. Each vial contains a pre-measured amount of crystal violet concentrate which will give you a working solution when added to one liter of water. Also available as a ready-to-use pre-mixed liquid. These items are not eligible for return.$30.45 Add to cart -
Gentian Violet 25 gm.
Gentian Violet is extremely useful for developing latent prints that are on the sticky side of any kind of tape. Simply soak the suspected tape in the solution then rinse with water. Latent prints will turn an intense purple color.$37.24 Add to cart -
1,2-Indanedione, 100mL
An extremely sensitive amino acid reported to develop 46% more latents than DFO. The consistency and quality make this the best in the industry. 99% purity. These items are not eligible for return.$62.85 Add to cart -
Indanedione 1 gram
Develop latent prints for a fraction of the price of DFO with Indanedione! This one gram bottle will give you the ability to capture numerous fingerprints off of porous surfaces. When used with proper lighting, Indanedione can visualize prints as well, if not better, than other methods like DFO. A recent study showed that Indanedione developed 46% more identifiable fingerprints than DFO on actual exhibits! For proper use and storage, Indanedione should be prepared for use shortly before needed. Storing prepared Indanedione for long periods of time will alter the chemical structure, making it less effective than freshly prepared Indandione. Indanedione is not intended for use on poor-quality papers such as newspaper, cardboard or recycled paper.$43.05 Add to cart
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Leuco Crystal Violet
Leucocrystal Violet reacts with the heme-group in blood to give a violet color. Its application can be used to identify bloodstains that are not visible and to enhance and provide additional contrast to bloodstain patterns that are visible. This reagent contains hydrogen peroxide, so if used on heavy bloodstains foaming may result and cause loss of detail. Leucocrystal violet is typically used on porous surfaces. These items are not eligible for return.Select options -
Ninhydrin Forensic Solution
Ninhydrin is one of the easiest and most effective methods for developing latent prints on paper. Many latent print examiners use Ninhydrin exclusively on paper because of its effectiveness and/or their lack of a proper setup for DFO. Ninhydrin should always be used in fume hood or with an appropriate filter mask.Select options- Very economical
- Can also be mixed with 3M Novec Engineered Fluid HFE-7100 for a less toxic and non-flammable solution
- Crystals have an indefinite shelf life
- Working solution is one year
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Ninhydrin
This pre-mixed Ninhydrin reacts with the amino acids in latent print residues to form a purplish blue stain. Commonly used to process paper items. Won't cause inks to run or bleed. Use a common steam iron to accelerate results. Available in an 8 oz spray bottle or a 1 gallon jar.Select options -
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p-DMAC Paper
Preferred method for processing thermal paper and items sensitive to heat. May be used on any porous item needing latent development. May be especially useful on colorful backgrounds since there is high fluorescence when viewed with ALS. Best results usually visualized between 475nm and 515nm with an orange barrier filter or glasses. Shelf life: 6 months. To extend longevity of this protect always store in the provided amber sleeve. EXCELLENT FOR PROCESSING PRINTS ON CURRENCY! These items are not eligible for return.$43.22 Add to cart -
RAY Reagent
RAY dye stain is a fluorescent mixture of Rhodamine, Ardrox, and Basic Yellow. Use RAM with a forensic light source after processing with cyanoacrylate. Particularly useful in the enhancement of CA developed prints on plastic bags. RAM enhanced latent prints are visualized between 415 nm and 530 nm, making it ideal for use with a wide variety of forensic light sources. *(h) - Additional hazardous shipping fee applies, call for details. These items are not eligible for return.Select options -
Rhodamine 6G
Rhodamine 6G is one of the best dyes to use with cyanoacrylate developed latents and a laser or forensic light source. Available as a premeasured concentrate to be mixed with one liter of solvent. *(h) - Additional hazardous shipping fee applies, call for details. These items are not eligible for return.Select options -
Wet Print Fingerprint Powder
When this "liquid fingerprint powder" is sprayed onto the surface of the evidence, the micro-fine particles attach themselves to the latent print residues and the solution runs off. Lifts can be made directly without further processing. Wet Print is ideal for items found in the rain or in a stream.Select options -
Wet Print Fingerprint Powder Starter Kit
When this "liquid fingerprint powder" is sprayed onto the surface of the evidence, the micro-fine particles attach themselves to the latent print residues and the solution runs off. Lifts can be made directly without further processing. Wet Print kit includes 16 oz. of the Wet Print solution and an empty 16 oz. container for a rinsing solution. Ideal for items found in the rain or in a stream.Select options -
White/Black Combo Wet Print Kit
When this liquid fingerprint powder is sprayed onto the surface of the evidence, the micro-fine particles attach themselves to the latent print residues and the solution runs off. Lifts can be made directly without further processing. The White/Black Wet Print Combo Kit includes a 16 oz. black and a 16 oz. white Wet Print. Ideal for items found in the rain or in a stream.$59.73 Add to cart -
3M Novec Engineered Fluid
Developed by 3M scientists as a CFC replacement, Novec is a safe, non-ozone-depleting solvent that is known for producing the crispest ridge detail on porous surfaces. Use as a carrier solvent with Ninhydrin or DFO. Its low surface tension, low viscosity, and high density allows the fluid to more thoroughly and easily care dissolved DFO and Ninhydrin to the edges of the fingerprint. And since it doesn't absorb moisture, the ridge diffusion of the print is maximized. Use on a wide range of inks and substances and experience minimal smearing or running.$499.00 Add to cart -
DFO
Items treated with DFO often give 2 - 3 times more print development than if treated with Ninhydrin alone. It can be sprayed on or dipped into.Select options -
