Description
Sticky Powder Dark – Professional Adhesive Tape Print Developer
Our professional Sticky Powder Dark provides a high-contrast solution for developing latent fingerprints on the adhesive side of light-coloured tapes. Forensic investigators and laboratory technicians use this specialised powder to process evidence that standard methods often fail to reach. Consequently, this reagent serves as a superior and more economical alternative to traditional processes like Crystal Violet.
Superior Results on Adhesive Evidence
You can use Sticky Powder Dark to recover high-fidelity prints from the “sticky” side of various tapes and surfaces. Because the formula specifically targets residues trapped in adhesives, it ensures excellent friction ridge contrast for forensic analysis.
- Versatile Tape Processing: This product works effectively on clear, cellophane, and masking tapes. It also produces sharp results on white duct tape and nylon-reinforced strapping tapes.
- Glove Examinations: You can apply this process to the interior of light-coloured medical or rubber gloves to identify the wearer.
- High-Contrast Visualisation: The dark formulation creates deep grey or black ridge detail. Therefore, it provides much clearer results for photography than messy dye-based stains.
Professional Application Process
We supply Sticky Powder Dark as a versatile dry reagent. To achieve the best results, you must prepare a simple paste before application.
- Simple Preparation: You create a working paste by mixing equal amounts of water and Photo-Flo with the powder.
- Easy Application: Apply the mixture to the adhesive surface using a camelhair brush. Allow the paste to set for approximately 10–15 seconds.
- Flexible Processing: You may leave the paste on longer or rinse it off sooner with tap water, depending on the reaction. Furthermore, you can reapply the solution if you require deeper contrast.
Shelf Life and Versatility
This product offers exceptional stability for long-term forensic use. The dry powder has an indefinite shelf life when you store it in a cool, dry place. For processing dark-coloured adhesives, we also supply Sticky Powder White to ensure you always have the necessary contrast for your evidence.
Explore Our Full Chemical Range
Sticky Powder Dark is an essential tool for any specialised evidence recovery kit. However, you might also need reagents for non-adhesive surfaces or fluorescent dyes for cyanoacrylate enhancement. In that case, you can browse our full collection of chemical enhancement products here. https://www.tetrasoc.com/product-category/chemical-enhancement/
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