ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 2

Crystal Violet Lactone as a Security Marker for Fuels
Kearney, A
Dowling Chemicals, Systems,

Parkes, J
Euro Marker Systems Ltd.,

McDermott, SD
Forensic Scientist, Chemistry Section Dublin Forensic Science Laboratory,

(Received 11 October 1994; accepted 5 December 1994)

Abstract

Crystal Violet Lactone (CVL) is normally used in carbonless copy paper. The reaction between CVL and polar substances such as silica gel produces a blue color. A novel use of CVL as a security marker in the larceny of fuel is described.

Keywords:
forensic science, crystal violet lactone

Paper ID: JFS13846J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13846J
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