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Air Science<sup>®</sup> Launches a New Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber for Fingerprint Development

Air Science USA LLC
16 Oct 2016
Lois Manton-O'Byrne, PhD
Executive Editor

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Air Science® has introduced the Safefume™ Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber which is designed to safely develop latent fingerprints using ethyl cyanoacrylate (CNA) vapor in a controlled environment, the Safefume delivers optimum effectiveness and safety where moisture and fuming time are critical factors.

The tamper resistant compartment helps maintain the chain of custody. While the unique Air Science Multiplex™ filtration system, together with professional design and unique construction features offers personnel protection during use.

The ductless filtration system requires no connection to an outside exhaust system. The automatic control system programs the fuming cycle. A versatile system of hanging rods and shelves allows proper positioning of items of evidence in the chamber.

Features:

  • Relative humidity set point - relative humidity established via a water-filled nebulizer/ humidifier
  • Cabinet temperature display
  • Door status with lock alarm
  • Circulation fan on/off
  • Hot plate on/off
  • Hot plate accelerator polymerizes ethyl cyanoacrylate for a specific time interval
  • Purge cycle time - fumes are removed from chamber through Multiplex filtration system via a carbon filter; air is safely exhausted to the room
  • Filter condition - optional electronic gas sensor emits audible and visual warning when main filter must be changed

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Safety EquipmentLaboratory safety equipment is essential to the effective operation of all laboratories and is required to minimize the risk of harm during experiments. Safety equipment includes radiation safety, radioactive / hazardous waste disposal, alarms and personal safety.Evidence Collection and AnalysisEvidence Collection and Analysis is the retrieval and subsequent investigation into criminal evidence obtained from a crime scene. Forensic genetic instruments, kits and reagents enable the analysis of evidence collected  at the crime scene. Reagents and kits for presumptive analysis for body fluids such as blood, saliva and semen in addition to drugs and narcotics test kits are used for CSI. Fingerprinting equipment, forensic light sources, casting kits and equipment for collecting recoverable materials can be found in the directory.Fume Hoods and CabinetsFume hoods and biological safety cabinets are designed to provide personnel, sample and environmental protection by limiting exposure to hazardous materials. Safety cabinets are classified as class I, class II or class III and methods of contamination reduction include filters or air flow such as in laminar flow cabinets. Forensic InvestigationForensic investigation is a diverse collection of scientific techniques and methods for the identification and characterization of chemicals relating to crime scene investigations.

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