Formula
Procedure of Application
Development Complete When
Source of Error
Incompatibilities
Precautions
Storage Container
Safety
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Formula
Stock Solution: 1 g M.B.D. powder dissolved in 1 liter Acetone M.B.D. Working Solution (Combine in the order listed): 10 ml M.B.D. Stock Solution 30 ml Methanol 10 ml Isopropanol 950 ml Petroleum ether Procedure of Application
Development Complete When
The cyanoacrylate has absorbed the dye stain. Source of Error
Surfaces that absorb too much dye stain will fluoresce too brilliantly to be effective for photography. Incompatibilities
Items that inherently fluoresce in the 515 nm range will interfere with the dye stain fluorescence. Precautions
Avoid excess build-up of cyanoacrylate, since this may result in ridge detail depicting little contrast to the strongly fluorescent surface. Storage Container
Dark stoppered glass or plastic bottles. Safety
Fume hood use is required when preparing and applying this reagent. Recommendations
The recommended procedure of application is to immerse the item in a tray of the dye. A rinse using Methanol may be necessary to reduce excessive staining by the dye. Similar Reagent
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M.B.D. Surface Used On Non-Porous Surfaces Sensitive To Cyanoacrylate Deposit Abridged Reagent Sequence
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Forensic Light Source induced Reagent Applicabilities: Non-Porous Surfaces Fluorescent Technique Post Cyanoacrylate Other Chemical Name(s): None Working Solution Shelf-life: Six (6) months |
Process Summary:
A fluorescent dye-stain used to enhance cyanoacrylate-developed latent prints. A fluorescent light source that will output light between 435 nm and 535 nm is required for this process.
A fluorescent dye-stain used to enhance cyanoacrylate-developed latent prints. A fluorescent light source that will output light between 435 nm and 535 nm is required for this process.
Accepted Deviations:
The wavelength at which fluorescence is optimized is adjusted in accordance to the personal preference of the examiner.
The wavelength at which fluorescence is optimized is adjusted in accordance to the personal preference of the examiner.
Supporting Reference Materials:
- Minutiae Magazine, Summer Special 1994, Issue No. 24, pg.7.
- "Chemical Formulas and Processing Guide for Developing Latent Prints", U.S. Dept. of Justice, pg. 47-48, 1994.
- Advances in Fingeprint Technology 2nd. Ed., Lee, H.C. & Gaensslen, R.E., CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL., 2001.
- Manual of Fingerprint Development Techniques 2nd. Ed., Home Office - Police Scientific Development Branch, White Crescent Press, Ltd., Luton, England, 2001.
- Technical Notes, Lightning Powder Co. Inc., Salem, OR., 2001.