Ninhydrin is one of the easiest and most effective methods for developing latent prints on paper. Many latent print examiners use Ninhydrin exclusively on paper because of its effectiveness and/or their lack of proper setup for DFO. Ninhydrin should always be used in fume hood or with an appropriate filter mask.
- Very economical
- Can also be mixed with 3M Novec Engineered Fluid HFE-7100 for a less toxic and non-flammable solution
- Crystals have an indefinite shelf life
- Working solution is one year