COMPOSITION FOR DETECTING LATENT FINGERPRINT

Abstract

The present invention is a composition for detecting a latent fingerprint characterized in that the composition includes a 2-cyanoacrylate and a silicone oil, and that a content of the silicone oil is in a range from 700 to 9000 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the 2-cyanoacrylate. The composition may further include a fluorescent dye, a stabilizer, etc.

Claims

1. A composition for detecting a latent fingerprint comprising a 2-cyanoacrylate and a silicone oil, wherein a content of the silicone oil is in a range from 700 to 9000 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the 2-cyanoacrylate.

2. The composition for detecting a latent fingerprint according to claim 1, wherein the silicone oil is an alkylsiloxane having 2 to 5 silicon atoms.

3. The composition for detecting a latent fingerprint according to claim 1, further comprising a fluorescent dye.

4. The composition for detecting a latent fingerprint according to claim 3, wherein the fluorescent dye is at least one selected from a group consisting of an anthraquinone-based dye and a naphthalimide-based dye.

5. The composition for detecting a latent fingerprint according to claim 1, further comprising a stabilizer.

6. The composition for detecting a latent fingerprint according to claim 5, wherein the stabilizer is at least one selected from a group consisting of a sulfurous acid gas, methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, HBF.sub.4, a BF.sub.3 ether complex salt, a BF.sub.3 acetate complex salt, hydroquinone, hydroquinone monomethyl ether, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, and carbon disulfide.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 is an external appearance image showing a brick after a surface thereof is touched with fingers, the brick being an evaluation sample of Example 1;

[0013] FIG. 2 is an image showing a fluorescent fingerprint obtained by bringing a composition in Example 1 into contact with a brick and then irradiating a latent fingerprint-bearing brick with visible light;

[0014] FIG. 3 is an external appearance image showing a back surface (magnetic surface) of a magnetic ticket sheet after a surface thereof is touched with fingers, the magnetic ticket sheet being an evaluation sample of Example 13;

[0015] FIG. 4 is an image showing a fluorescent fingerprint obtained by bringing a composition in Example 13 into contact with a magnetic ticket sheet and then irradiating a latent fingerprint-bearing magnetic ticket sheet with visible light;

[0016] FIG. 5 is an external appearance image showing a polyethylene bag after a surface thereof is touched, the polyethylene bag being an evaluation sample of Example 13; and

[0017] FIG. 6 is an image showing a fluorescent fingerprint obtained by bringing a composition in Example 13 into contact with a polyethylene bag and then irradiating a latent fingerprint-bearing polyethylene bag with visible light.

EMBODIMENTS FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, the present invention is described in detail.

[0019] The latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention is a liquid composition including a 2-cyanoacrylate and a silicone oil in a specific content ratio.

[0020] The 2-cyanoacrylate is not particularly limited. A cyanoacrylic acid (cyclo)alkyl ester, a cyanoacrylic acid aryl ester, a cyanoacrylic acid alkenyl ester, a cyanoacrylic acid alkynyl ester, a cyanoacrylic acid alkoxyalkyl ester, a cyanoacrylic acid haloalkyl ester, a cyanoacrylic acid haloalkoxyalkyl ester, and the like can be used. In the present invention, the 2-cyanoacrylate may be used singly or in combination of two or more types thereof.

[0021] Examples of the cyanoacrylic acid alkyl ester include methyl-2-cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, n-propyl-2-cyanoacrylate, isopropyl-2-cyanoacrylate, n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate, isobutyl-2-cyanoacrylate, n-hexyl-2-cyanoacrylate, n-octyl-2-cyanoacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyanoacrylate, cyclohexyl-2-cyanoacrylate, and the like. Among these, methyl-2-cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, n-propyl-2-cyanoacrylate, and isopropyl-2-cyanoacrylate are preferable.

[0022] Examples of the cyanoacrylic acid aryl ester include phenyl-2-cyanoacrylate, benzyl-2-cyanoacrylate, and the like

[0023] Examples of the cyanoacrylic acid alkenyl ester include allyl-2-cyanoacrylate, and the like.

[0024] Examples of the cyanoacrylic acid alkynyl ester include propargyl-2-cyanoacrylate, and the like.

[0025] Examples of the cyanoacrylic acid alkoxyalkyl ester include methoxymethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, methoxyethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, methoxybutyl-2-cyanoacrylate, ethoxyethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, and the like.

[0026] Examples of the cyanoacrylic acid haloalkoxyalkyl ester include 2-chloroethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, 2-chloroethoxyethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl-2-cyanoacrylate, and the like.

[0027] The 2-cyanoacrylate is preferably a cyanoacrylic acid alkyl ester, and particularly preferably a cyanoacrylic acid alkyl ester having an alkyl portion having 1 to 3 carbon atoms.

[0028] The silicone oil is not particularly limited as long as it is liquid at 1 atm and at a temperature of 25 C., and any of a non-modified silicone oil and a modified silicone oil may be used. The silicone oil in the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention may be consisting of one type or of two or more types thereof.

[0029] The silicone oil may be any of a chain compound or a cyclic compound.

[0030] Examples of the chain compound include an alkylsiloxane such as 1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane, 1,3-diethyltetramethyldisiloxane, 1,1,3,3-tetraisopropyldisiloxane, pentamethyldisiloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane, hexaethyldisiloxane, pentamethylhexyldisiloxane, 1,3-dioctyltetramethyldisiloxane, 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexamethyltrisiloxane, 1,1,3,3,5,5-hexamethyltrisiloxane, 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane, octamethyltrisiloxane, heptamethylhexyltrisiloxane, heptamethylheptyltrisiloxane, heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane, 1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7-octamethyltetrasiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane, dodecamethylpentasiloxane, tetradecamethylhexasiloxane, hexadecamethylheptasiloxane, octadecamethyloctasiloxane, eicosamethylnonasiloxane, docosamethyldecasiloxane, tris(trimethylsiloxy)silane, tris(trimethylsiloxymethyl)silane and tetrakis(trimethylsiloxy)silane; a modified alkylsiloxane such as hexavinyldisiloxane, (3-glycidoxypropyl)pentamethyldisiloxane, 1,1,3,3-tetraethoxy-1,3-dimethyldisiloxane, 1,3-bis(glycidoxypropyl)tetramethyldisiloxane, 1,3-bis(hydroxybutyl)tetramethyldisiloxane, 1,3-bis(hydroxypropyl)tetramethyldisiloxane, 1,3-bis(trimethylsiloxy)-1,3-dimethyldisiloxane, 1,3-diallyltetrakis(trimethylsiloxy)disiloxane, 1,3-diallyltetramethyldisiloxane, 1,3-diethyltetramethyldisiloxane, 1,3-diethynyltetramethyldisiloxane, 1,3-dimethyltetramethoxydisiloxane, 1,3-dioctyltetramethyldisiloxane, 1,3-divinyltetraethoxydisiloxane, 1,3-divinyltetramethyldisiloxane, 1-allyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane, divinyltetrakis(trimethylsiloxy)disiloxane, tris(trimethylsiloxyvinyl)silane, 1,5-divinylhexamethyltrisiloxane, 2-[methoxy(polyethyleneoxy)propyl]heptamethyltrisiloxane, 3-[hydroxy(polyethyleneoxy)propyl]heptamethyltrisiloxane and 3-octylheptamethyltrisiloxane; and the like.

[0031] Examples of the cyclic compound include a cycloalkylsiloxane such as hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, tetradecamethylcycloheptasiloxane, hexadecamethylcyclooctasiloxane, octadecamethylcyclononasiloxane and eicosamethylcyclodecasiloxane; a modified cycloalkylsiloxane such as bis[(bicycloheptenyl)ethyl]tetramethyldisiloxane and bis-2-[3,4-(epoxycyclohexyl)ethyl]tetramethyldisiloxane; and the like.

[0032] The silicone oil is preferably an alkylsiloxane, more preferably an alkylsiloxane having 2 to 10 silicon atoms, and particularly preferably an alkylsiloxane having 2 to 5 silicon atoms, because without depending on a constituent material and surface shape of a fingerprint support member, deformation or elimination of the latent fingerprint is suppressed, a latent fingerprint pattern is retained, and a stable whitened portion is formed on the latent fingerprint so that the latent fingerprint can be easily detected. Since a method for bringing the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention into contact with a specimen may include spraying, immersion or the like, as is described later, a composition having a viscosity corresponding to the properties of the specimen can be used. Thus, two or more alkylsiloxanes having 2 to 5 silicon atoms, or a combination of an alkylsiloxane having 2 to 5 silicon atoms and an alkylsiloxane having 6 or more silicon atoms or other silicone oil having a high viscosity can be used. In addition, the silicone oil is a component in which the content ratio thereof is high in the composition. Therefore when the composition contains a silicone oil having a boiling point ranging preferably from 90 C. to 300 C., and more preferably from 90 C. to 250 C. at a pressure of 1 atm, the latent fingerprint can be detected more quickly.

[0033] A content of the silicone oil in the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention is in a range from 700 to 9000 parts by mass, preferably from 1000 to 5000 parts by mass, and more preferably from 1500 to 4500 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the content of 2-cycanoacrylate for ensuring that deformation or elimination of the latent fingerprint is suppressed, a latent fingerprint pattern is retained, and a stable whitened portion is formed on the latent fingerprint, so that the latent fingerprint can be easily detected.

[0034] The latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention may further contain other components in addition to the above-mentioned essential components. The latent fingerprint detecting composition may include a fluorescent dye, a stabilizer, a thickener, a thixotropy imparting agent, a flavor, and the like.

[0035] A cured portion formed by polymerization of the 2-cyanoacrylate is normally white, and therefore it is preferable that a latent fingerprint defecting composition containing a fluorescent dye is used depending on the color of the fingerprint support member.

[0036] The fluorescent dye is not particularly limited as long as a sample obtained by dispersing a powder of the fluorescent dye in a powder composed of a homopolymer of the 2-cyanoacrylate emits fluorescence when irradiated with an electromagnetic wave (visible light) having a wavelength ranging from 400 to 800 nm. In the present invention, an anthraquinone-based dye, a naphthalimide-based dye and the like can be used, because they are stable in a polymer of the 2-cyanoacrylate and have a high fluorescence sensitivity. The fluorescent dye in the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention may be one type or a combination of two or more types thereof.

[0037] Examples of the anthraquinone-based dye include an aminoanthraquinone, an aminohydroxyanthraquinone, a diaminoanthraquinone, a dihydroxyanthraquinone, a diaminodihydroxyanthraquinone, and the like. Among them, an aminohydroxyanthraquinone such as 2-phenoxy-1-amino-4-hydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione (SOLVENT RED 146) is preferable.

[0038] Examples of the naphthalimide-based dye include an alkylnaphthalimide, an alkoxynaphthalimide, an alkoxyalkylnaphthalimide, an aminonaphthalamide, an alkylaminaphthalimide, a nitronaphthalimide, a halogenated naphthalimide, a carbonylnaphthalimide, a phenylthionaphthalimide, a cyanonaphthalimide, a hydroxynaphthalimide, and the like. Among them, an alkylaminaphthalimide such as 2-butyl-6-(butylamino)-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-dione (SOLVENT YELLOW 43) is preferable.

[0039] Solubility of the fluorescent dye in the silicone oil is not particularly limited. It is preferable to use a fluorescent dye soluble in the silicone oil. When a fluorescent dye insoluble in the silicone oil is used, the average particle size thereof is preferably 0.1 m or smaller.

[0040] When the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention contains a fluorescent dye, a content thereof is preferably 0.05 part or more by mass, more preferably in a range from 0.1 to 6.0 parts by mass, further preferably from 0.2 to 3.0 parts by mass, and particularly preferably from 0.3 to 1.0 part by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the 2-cyanoacrylate for ensuring that a sufficient light emission intensity is obtained by photoirradiation, so that the latent fingerprint can be easily detected.

[0041] The stabilizer has an action of suppressing polymerization of the 2-cyanoacrylate in the composition. A sulfurous acid gas, methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, HBF.sub.4, BF.sub.3 ether complex salts, BF.sub.3 acetate complex salts, hydroquinone, hydroquinone monomethyl ether, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, carbon disulfide and the like can be used.

[0042] In a case where the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention contains a stabilizer, a content thereof is in a range from 0.0001 to 1 part by mass, preferably from 0.001 to 0.1 part by mass, and more preferably from 0.001 to 0.05 part by mass based on 100 parts by mass of a content of the 2-cyanoacrylate.

[0043] The latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention may be a homogeneous solution or a homogeneous dispersion liquid. A viscosity thereof is preferably in a range from 0.5 to 20 mPa.Math.s, and more preferably from 0.5 to 10 mPa.Math.s. The viscosity of the composition is measured at a temperature of 25 C. by a method in accordance with Method 2 in JIS K 6833-1 5.4.1b).

[0044] The latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention can be produced by mixing the above-mentioned essential components or by mixing the above-mentioned essential components with other components. When a stabilizer is used, it is preferable to form a mixture of the stabilizer with the 2-cyanoacrylate beforehand. When the composition is produced, a method for mixing raw materials (e.g. a method for using raw materials) can be selected according to, for example, a type of the fluorescent dye. All the raw materials may be mixed at once, or dividedly mixed.

[0045] According to the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention, detection of the latent fingerprint can be efficiently conducted without being limited by a type of a constituent material of the fingerprint support member. That is, a latent fingerprint formed on a surface of the fingerprint support member composed of any of an inorganic material such as a metal, an alloy and an inorganic compound, an organic material such as a resin, or a composite material containing the foregoing materials can be detected. In addition, a surface shape of the fingerprint support member is not limited, and the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention is particularly suitable for a fingerprint support member which has a surface provided with a fine projection and recess in sequence and which has been heretofore difficult to detect by a known latent fingerprint detecting composition, including, for example, a porous member such as a brick, concrete block, plastic sintered porous body, slate, wood and paper, and a back surface of a magnetic paper such as a ticket sheet.

[0046] As described above, a cured portion formed by polymerization of the 2-cyanoacrylate is normally white. Therefore it is preferable that a latent fingerprint detecting composition containing a fluorescent dye that emits light having a color different from the color of the fingerprint support member is used depending on the color of the fingerprint support member.

[0047] When the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention is brought into contact with a specimen, the composition is adsorbed to a latent fingerprint containing water and a lipid, and the 2-cyanoacrylate is polymerized concurrently with the contact or during drying to form a whitened portion on a surface of the latent fingerprint. On the other hand, in a region having no latent fingerprint, the composition is not adsorbed, and also erosion or deformation does not occur. Therefore, a latent fingerprint pattern can be efficiently detected. When a latent fingerprint detecting composition containing a fluorescent dye that emits light having a color different from the color of the fingerprint support member when irradiated with light is used, a light emission pattern reflecting a latent fingerprint can be obtained by irradiating the whitened portion with light having a wavelength ranging from 400 to 800 nm.

[0048] Examples of the method for bringing the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention into contact with a specimen include a spraying method (spray method), an immersion method, and the like.

[0049] In the present invention, the spraying method is preferable because it is not only capable of reducing the use amount of the composition for detecting the latent fingerprint, but also suitable for a specimen having a large area.

[0050] When the composition is sprayed to a specimen, a sprayer such as a mechanical sprayer, an electric sprayer, a pump-type spray, a trigger-type spray and an aerosol can be used. A spraying number to the same surface of the specimen is not particularly limited as long as the spraying amount of the 2-cyanoacrylate is preferably in a range from 0.000015 to 0.003 ml/cm.sup.2. The spraying amount per one spray is preferably in a range from 0.0005 to 1 ml/cm.sup.2, and more preferably from 0.001 to 0.1 ml/cm.sup.2.

[0051] When a specimen is immersed in the composition, it is preferable that the specimen is immersed for 0.1 to 5 minutes with the specimen made stationary in the composition of which temperature is in a range from 0 C. to 40 C.

EXAMPLES

[0052] Hereinafter, the present invention is specifically described using Examples. The present invention is not limited to the following Examples.

1. Raw Materials for Latent Fingerprint Detecting Composition

[0053] Raw materials used for producing a latent fingerprint detecting composition are as follows.

1-1. 2-cyanoacrylate

[0054] Ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate with 200 ppm by mass of sulfur dioxide gas and 600 ppm by mass of hydroquinone as stabilizers added thereto beforehand (hereinafter, referred to as ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material) was used.

1-2. Fluorescent Dye

[0055] The following two products subjected to a purification treatment were used. [0056] (1) Anthraquinone-Based Dye

[0057] 2-phenoxy-1-amino-4-hydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione Kayaset Red B (trade name) manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. [0058] (2) Naphthalimide-Based Dyes

[0059] 2-butyl-6-(butylamino)-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-dione Kayaset Flavine FG (trade name) manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd.

Purification Method

[0060] 5 g of a fluorescent dye was gradually added to 50 g of a methanol solution of 1% by mass of methanesulfonic acid under stirring, and after completion of addition, the stirring was continued for further 5 minutes. The mixture was then separated by filtration, and dried under reduced pressure at a temperature of 50 C. for 24 hours.

1-3. Silicone Oil

[0061] (1) Hexamethyldisiloxane (boiling point at 1 atm: 100 C.) [0062] (2) Decadiethyltetrasiloxane (boiling point at 1 atm: 194 C.) [0063] (3) Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (boiling point at 1 atm: 210 C.)

1-4. Stabilizer

[0064] A sulfurous acid gas and hydroquinone were used.

1-5. Organic Solvent

[0065] For Comparative Examples, acetone, methylethylketone, benzene, hexane and chloroform were used in place of the silicone oil.

2. Production and Evaluation of Latent Fingerprint Detecting Composition

[0066] The above-mentioned raw materials were dividedly mixed, and stirred at a temperature of 25 C. to prepare a latent fingerprint detecting composition. The viscosity of the resulting composition was measured at a temperature of 25 C. by a method in accordance with Method 2 in JIS K 6833-1 5.4.1b).

[0067] A surface of a commercially available brick, a surface of a commercially available polyethylene bag and a back surface (magnetic surface) of a magnetic ticket sheet, which were pressed with the pad of a finger after washing of hands, were provided as specimens. The composition was sprayed to the whole surface of each of the specimens, and whether or not it was possible to detect a latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was examined.

2-1. Detection of Latent Fingerprint on Brick Surface

Example 1

[0068] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 281.310.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0069] Subsequently, the resulting latent fingerprint detecting composition was sprayed (spraying amount: 0.01 to 0.02 ml/cm.sup.2) to a brick (FIG. 1) having a latent fingerprint on a surface. When the sprayed composition was coming into contact with a fingertip secretory component, a whitening phenomenon by curing of ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate was observed. Thereafter, the sprayed composition was dried. A forensic light source device CRIMESCOPE CS-16-500 (trade name) manufactured by Horiba Scientific Co., Ltd., was used and a white solidified portion was irradiated with light having a wavelength ranging from 415 to 575 nm. As a result, clear light emission for the latent fingerprint was observed as shown in FIG. 2. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Example 2

[0070] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 368.110.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0071] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Example 3

[0072] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 36.810.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0073] After that, the same spraying as in Example 1 was carried out seven times, followed by performing photoirradiation, and as a result, clear light emission in the latent fingerprint was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1. Since the latent fingerprint was detected after the composition was sprayed multiple times, the sample was rated .

Example 4

[0074] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of octamethyltrisiloxane and 281.310.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0075] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Example 5

[0076] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of octamethyltrisiloxane and 368.110.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0077] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Example 6

[0078] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of decamethyltetrasiloxane and 368.110.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.5 mPa.Math.s.

[0079] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Example 7

[0080] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of decamethylcyclopentasiloxane and 368.110.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 4.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0081] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Example 8

[0082] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 140.610.sup.6 part by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0083] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Example 9

[0084] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 184.010.sup.6 parts by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0085] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Example 10

[0086] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 18.410.sup.6 part by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0087] After that, the same spraying as in Example 1 was carried out five times, followed by performing photoirradiation, and as a result, clear light emission in the latent fingerprint was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1. Since the latent fingerprint was detected after the composition was sprayed multiple times, the sample was rated .

Example 11

[0088] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of octamethyltrisiloxane and 140.610.sup.6 part by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0089] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Example 12

[0090] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of octamethyltrisiloxane and 184.010.sup.6 part by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0091] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Comparative Example 1

[0092] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of acetone and 368.110.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.34 mPa.Math.s.

[0093] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out. Light emission by photoirradiation was not observed, and thus it was not possible to detect the latent fingerprint. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Comparative Example 2

[0094] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of methylethylketone and 368.110.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.4 mPa.Math.s.

[0095] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out. Light emission by photoirradiation was not observed, and thus it was not passible to detect the latent fingerprint. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Comparative Example 3

[0096] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of benzene and 368.110.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0097] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out. Light emission by photoirradiation was not observed, and thus it was not possible to detect the latent fingerprint. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Comparative Example 4

[0098] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of hexane and 368.110.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.33 mPa.Math.s.

[0099] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out. Light emission by photoirradiation was not observed, and thus it was not possible to detect the latent fingerprint. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

Comparative Example 5

[0100] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 5.5 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 94.5 parts by mass of chloroform and 368.110.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.57 mPa.Math.s.

[0101] After that, the same procedure as in Example 1 was carried out. Light emission by photoirradiation was not observed, and thus it was not possible to detect the latent fingerprint. The results thereof are shown in Table 1.

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Latent fingerprint detecting composition Silicone oil (parts by mass) Hexamethyl Octamethyl Decamethyl Decamethyl Organic solvent disiloxane trisiloxane tetrasiloxane cyclopentasiloxane (parts by mass) Example 1 96.3(2602.7) Example 2 94.5(1718.2) Example 3 94.5(1718.2) Example 4 96.3(2602.7) Example 5 94.5(1718.2) Example 6 94.5(1718.2) Example 7 94.5(1718.2) Comparative Acetone example 1 94.5(1718.2) Comparative Methylethylketone example 2 94.5(1718..2) Comparative Benzene example 3 94.5(1718.2) Comparative Hexane example 4 94.5(1718.2) Comparative Chlorofolm example 5 94.5(1718.2) Example 8 96.3(2602.7) Example 9 94.5(1718.2) Example 10 94.5(1718.2) Example 11 96.3(2602.7) Example 12 94.5(1718.2) Latent fingerprint detecting composition 2-Cyanoacrylate Fluorescent dye (parts by mass) Evaluation (parts by mass) Anthraquinone-based Naphthalimide-based Brick Example 1 3.7(100) 281.3 10.sup.6 (0.76) Example 2 5.5(100) 368.1 10.sup.6 (0.67) Example 3 5.5(100) 36.8 10.sup.6 (0.07) Example 4 3.7(100) 281.3 10.sup.6 (0.76) Example 5 5.5(100) 368.1 10.sup.6 (0.67) Example 6 5.5(100) 368.1 10.sup.6 (0.67) Example 7 5.5(100) 368.1 10.sup.6 (0.67) Comparative 5.5(100) 368.1 10.sup.6 (0.67) x example 1 Comparative 5.5(100) 368.1 10.sup.6 (0.67) x example 2 Comparative 5.5(100) 368.1 10.sup.6 (0.67) x example 3 Comparative 5.5(100) 368.1 10.sup.6 (0.67) x example 4 Comparative 5.5(100) 368.1 10.sup.6 (0.67) x example 5 Example 8 3.7(100) 140.6 10.sup.6 (0.38) Example 9 5.5(100) 184.0 10.sup.6 (0.33) Example 10 5.5(100) 36.8 10.sup.6 (0.07) Example 11 3.7(100) 140.6 10.sup.6 (0.38) Example 12 5.5(100) 184.0 10.sup.6 (0.33) (Note) The parenthesized value in the table is a ratio based on 100 parts by mass of 2-cyanoacrylate.

2-2. Detection of Latent Fingerprint on Back Surface (Magnetic Surface) of Magnetic Ticket Sheet or Surface of Polyethylene Bag

Example 13

[0102] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 2.3 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 97.7 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 133.210.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0103] Subsequently, the resulting latent fingerprint detecting composition was sprayed (spraying amount: 0.01 to 0.02 ml/cm.sup.2) to a magnetic surface of a magnetic ticket sheet (FIG. 3) and a surface of a polyethylene bag (FIG. 5), each of which had a latent fingerprint. When the sprayed composition was coming into contact with a fingertip secretory component, a whitening phenomenon by curing of ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate was observed. Thereafter, the sprayed composition was dried. A forensic light source device CRIMESCOPE CS-16-500 (trade name) manufactured by Horiba Scientific Co., Ltd., was used and a white solidified portion was irradiated with light having a wavelength ranging from 415 to 575 nm. As a result, clear light emissions for the latent fingerprint were observed as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Example 14

[0104] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 187.510.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0105] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Example 15

[0106] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 18.810.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0107] After that, the same spraying as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out three times, followed by performing photoirradiation, and as a result, clear light emission in the latent fingerprint was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2. Since the latent fingerprint was detected after the composition was sprayed multiple times, the sample was rated .

Example 16

[0108] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 2.3 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 97.7 parts by mass of octamethyltrisiloxane and 133.210.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0109] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Example 17

[0110] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of octamethyltrisiloxane and 187.510.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0111] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Example 18

[0112] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of decamethyltetrasiloxane and 187.510.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.5 mPa.Math.s.

[0113] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Example 19

[0114] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of decamethylcyclopentasiloxane and 187.510.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 4.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0115] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Example 20

[0116] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 2.3 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 97.7 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 66.610.sup.6 part by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0117] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Example 21

[0118] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 93.810.sup.6 part by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0119] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown Table 2.

Example 22

[0120] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of hexamethyldisiloxane and 9.410.sup.6 part by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0121] After that, the same spraying as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out five times, followed by performing photoirradiation, and as a result, clear light emission in the latent fingerprint was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2. Since the latent fingerprint was detected after the composition was sprayed multiple times, the sample was rated .

Example 23

[0122] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 2.3 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 97.7 parts by mass of octamethyltrisiloxane and 66.610.sup.6 part by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0123] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Example 24

[0124] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of octamethyltrisiloxane and 93.810.sup.6 part by mass of the naphthalimide-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 1.0 mPa.Math.s.

[0125] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out and clear light emission in the latent fingerprint by photoirradiation was observed. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Comparative Example 6

[0126] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of acetone and 187.510.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.34 mPa.Math.s.

[0127] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out. Light emission by photoirradiation was not observed, and thus it was not possible to detect the latent fingerprint. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Comparative Example 7

[0128] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of methylethylketone and 187.510.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.4 mPa.Math.s.

[0129] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out. Light emission by photoirradiation was not observed, and thus it was not possible to detect the latent fingerprint. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

Comparative Example 8

[0130] A homogeneous solution (latent fingerprint detecting composition) containing 3.7 parts by mass of the ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate raw material, 96.3 parts by mass of benzene and 187.510.sup.6 part by mass of the anthraquinone-based dye was obtained. The viscosity (25 C.) was 0.65 mPa.Math.s.

[0131] After that, the same procedure as in Example 13 for a polyethylene bag having a latent fingerprint on a surface thereof was carried out. Light emission by photoirradiation was not observed, and thus it was not possible to detect the latent fingerprint. The results thereof are shown in Table 2.

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Latent fingerprint detecting composition Silicone oil (parts by mass) Hexamethyl Octamethyl Decamethyl Decamethyl Organic solvent 2-Cyanoacrylate disiloxane trisiloxane tetrasiloxane cyclopentasiloxane (parts by mass) (parts by mass) Example 13 97.7(4247.8) 2.3(100) Example 14 96.3(2602.7) 3.7(100) Example 15 96.3(2602.7) 3.7(100) Example 16 97.7(4247.8) 2.3(100) Example 17 96.3(2602.7) 3.7(100) Example 18 96.3(2602.7) 3.7(100) Example 19 96.3(2602.7) 3.7(100) Comparative Acetone 3.7(100) example 6 96.3(2602.7) Comparative Methylethylketone 3.7(100) example 7 96.3(2602.7) Comparative Benzene 3.7(100) example 8 96.3(2602.7) Example 20 97.7(4247.8) 2.3(100) Example 21 96.3(2602.7) 3.7(100) Example 22 96.3(2602.7) 3.7(100) Example 23 97.7(4247.8) 2.3(100) Example 24 96.3(2602.7) 3.7(100) Latent fingerprint detecting composition Evaluation Fluorescent dye (parts by mass) Polyethylene Ticket Anthraquinone-based Naphthalimide-based bag sheet Example 13 133.2 10.sup.6 (0.58) Example 14 187.5 10.sup.6 (0.51) Example 15 18.8 10.sup.6 (0.05) Example 16 133.2 10.sup.6 (0.58) Example 17 187.5 10.sup.6 (0.51) Example 18 187.5 10.sup.6 (0.51) Example 19 187.5 10.sup.6 (0.51) Comparative 187.5 10.sup.6 (0.51) x example 6 Comparative 187.5 10.sup.6 (0.51) x example 7 Comparative 187.5 10.sup.6 (0.51) x example 8 Example 20 66.6 10.sup.6 (0.29) Example 21 93.8 10.sup.6 (0.25) Example 22 9.4 10.sup.6 (0.03) Example 23 66.6 10.sup.6 (0.29) Example 24 93.8 10.sup.6 (0.25) (Note) The parenthesized value in the table is a ratio based on 100 parts by mass of 2-cyanoacrylate.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0132] According to the present invention, a latent fingerprint can be accurately detected by bringing a latent fingerprint detecting composition into contact with a surface of a specimen, and then conducting photoirradiation. In particular, when the latent fingerprint is formed on a projection surface of a fingerprint support member having a projection or recess on a surface thereof, it has been heretofore difficult to detect the latent fingerprint with a known composition, whereas with the composition of the present invention, erosion (elimination) or deformation of the latent fingerprint is suppressed, and a general shape thereof is retained, so the latent fingerprint can be efficiently detected. Therefore, the latent fingerprint detecting composition of the present invention is suitable for a wide range of specimens in the field of identification.