Latent Fingerprints

ArroGen SupraNano Advanced latent fingerprint powders
and suspensions provide much be er contrast and definion,
producing sharper images with less background staining
ArroGen Ltd is the leading innovator in the field of fingerprint
development and finger mark analysis. Our advanced
technology based on SupraNano
par cles is revolu onising forensics and will boost the fight
against crime and terrorism. A range of stable core silica
nano-par cles has been engineered at the Supranano scale
to produce a targeted set of proper es suitable for a wide
range of powder products. The end par cle size is within the
normal powder range while employing standard opera onal
procedures and conforming to normal health and safety requirements.
Improving the Forensic Field
SupraNano Powders and Suspensions are applied using standard protocols
and have been demonstrated in
several studies to offer a superior li ed print resul ng in 20%- 40% be er
contrast and defini on across a range
of surfaces when compared to standard commercial powders: Specially formulated to develop latent marks on
non porous (e.g. glass, ceramics,) semi porous surfaces (e.g. plas cs, non ferrous metals,) and porous surfaces
up to twenty-eight days a er deposi on.
Features and Benefits
1. SupraNano Powders are both hydrophobic and hydrophilic meaning that they s ck much more closely to
finger mark surfaces and features with the poten al to provide much higher defini on and contrast than conven
onal powders.
2. SupraNano Suspension Sprays are especially suitable for li ing prints in wet condi ons and where water contamina on is present.
3. Applied in the normal way SupraNano magne c powders are designed not to clump and excess powder
is easily removed from the brush. Less propensity for staining compared to standard commercial powders.
4. Latent marks may be developed up to twenty-eight days a er deposi on.
5. Safe to use with no addi onal HSE requirements.
6. SupraNano Powders are available in both magne c and non-magne c forms in a wide range of
colours and fluorescents for use on different surfaces.
Independent Studies
Independent studies show a marked improvement in image and contrast across a range of surfaces
• Laminate Wood Surface – increase of 42% in defini on and 41% in contrast
• White Ceramic Tiles - increase of 27 % in defini on and 24 % in contrast
• Brown packing tape- increase of 34 % in defini on and 36 % in contrast
• Covering All Latent Fingerprin ng requirements