Description
Ethanol 96% (20L) – High-Purity Solvent for Forensic Enhancement
Our professional-grade Ethanol 96% (20L) provides a high-purity solvent for numerous fingerprint and forensic applications. We supply this essential chemical mainly for the dilution of staining reagents. Consequently, it serves as a critical component in the enhancement of latent images on various types of evidence.
Essential Role in Chemical Enhancement
Forensic laboratories rely on high-purity ethanol to create effective working solutions. Because it acts as an efficient carrier, it ensures that staining chemicals penetrate and adhere to fingerprint residues correctly.
- Dye Dilution: You can use this ethanol to dilute fluorescent dyes such as Basic Yellow 40. This allows for the visualisation of prints on multi-coloured surfaces.
- Protein Staining: It is a key ingredient for preparing Acid Black 1 (Amido Black) and other protein-sensitive stains. These stains help you enhance footwear patterns or fingerprints made in blood.
- Evaporation Rate: The 96% concentration provides a rapid evaporation rate. Therefore, it allows treated evidence to dry quickly without leaving excessive background residue.
Large-Scale Laboratory Supply
We provide this ethanol in a 20-litre container to support high-volume forensic departments. This bulk sizing ensures your laboratory maintains a consistent supply for daily evidence processing.
- Versatile Cleaning: Beyond reagent preparation, you can use ethanol for the precision cleaning of laboratory glassware and fuming chambers.
- Consistent Results: Using a high-purity 96% grade prevents contaminants from interfering with sensitive chemical reactions.
Safety and Storage Standards
Ethanol is highly flammable and requires strict adherence to safety protocols. You must handle this solvent in a well-ventilated area or under a fume hood. Furthermore, always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid skin contact or inhalation. You must store the 20L drum in a dedicated flammable liquids cabinet away from heat sources or open flames.
Explore Our Full Chemical Range
High-purity ethanol is a foundational solvent for forensic chemistry. However, you may also need the concentrated dyes and powders for your solutions. In that case, you can browse our full collection of chemical enhancement products here.
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