Basic Yellow 40: The Forensic Standard for Enhanced Latent Prints

Discover the power of Basic Yellow 40 dye stain, an essential fluorescent agent for forensic professionals. Enhance and visualize latent fingerprints developed with cyanoacrylate, ensuring critical details are captured with unparalleled clarity. Explore its applications and learn why it's a must-have for effective crime scene investigation.

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Key Advantages for Forensic Professionals

Exceptional Contrast

Basic Yellow 40 dye stain provides excellent contrast, making even faint latent prints clearly visible and easier to photograph for detailed analysis and documentation.

Versatile Application

This dye stain is designed for use on a wide range of non-porous surfaces, offering versatility for investigators dealing with diverse crime scene materials.

Optimized for Light Sources

Optimized to fluoresce under standard forensic light sources (365-485nm), ensuring compatibility with existing investigative equipment and maximizing the detection of ridge detail.

Forensic Applications

Latent Fingerprint Enhancement

The primary application of Basic Yellow 40 is to enhance latent fingerprints that have been developed with cyanoacrylate fuming, improving their visibility for subsequent analysis.

Crime Scene Investigation

Crucial for investigators processing complex or multicolored surfaces at crime scenes, ensuring no crucial fingerprint evidence is missed.

Evidence Documentation

Facilitates clear photographic documentation of developed latent prints, providing essential evidence for laboratory analysis and court proceedings.

Laboratory Analysis

A standard chemical developer used in forensic laboratories to process and analyze collected evidence, ensuring accuracy and reliability in identification.