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Small white bottle with red label, 25g forensic powder

Sirchie

Sirchie Oil Red O Latent Print Developer 25g LV510

SKU CH-0QXR-ZX4PW

Latent print developer for wet or previously moist paper using lipid protein stain technology

  • Develops prints on wet or previously moist paper
  • Lipid protein stain reveals clear, detailed fingerprints
  • Works without amino acids or salts for versatile use
  • Effective on cardboard and kraft paper surfaces
  • Professional-grade formula delivers high-contrast photographic results

Forensic Latent Print Development

Sirchie Oil Red O Latent Print Developer is a 25 g chemical reagent designed for forensic laboratories and crime-scene technicians who need to reveal fingerprints on wet or previously moist paper. It uses lipid protein stain technology that does not depend on amino acids or salts, so it works where Ninhydrin, DFO or Physical Developer cannot.

Check Surface Compatibility Before Use

Verify that the evidence items are paper-based such as standard sheets, cardboard or kraft papers, because the developer is formulated for those substrates. Confirm your lab has appropriate ventilation, personal protective equipment and chemical-waste disposal procedures for handling forensic reagents. Ensure storage conditions meet the manufacturer's guidelines for a 25 g container.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

This is a passive chemical powder with no electronic components, so it generates no heat, produces no audible noise and draws no electrical power during normal laboratory use. Handling follows standard forensic safety protocols rather than thermal or acoustic management.

Highlights

  • Develops prints on wet or previously moist paper
  • Lipid protein stain reveals clear, detailed fingerprints
  • Works without amino acids or salts for versatile use
  • Effective on cardboard and kraft paper surfaces
  • Professional-grade formula delivers high-contrast photographic results

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What does the 25 g container of Sirchie Oil Red O LV510 include and is any extra equipment required?

The package supplies 25 g of Oil Red O latent print developer powder; you will need to provide your own solvents, mixing vessels and personal protective equipment to prepare the working solution.

Should I choose the 25 g size or a larger quantity for casework?

The 25 g size is suited for occasional or small-batch processing; labs handling high volumes of wet or moist paper evidence typically order multiple units to maintain workflow.

How does the 25 g developer perform on wet cardboard and kraft paper compared with ninhydrin?

Oil Red O stains lipid proteins rather than amino acids, so it reveals latent prints on wet or previously moist cardboard and kraft paper where ninhydrin and DFO often give weak or no results.

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