{"product_id":"bill-forts-reagent-2","title":"Bill Fort's Reagent 2 PF-BFR2 | Rocky Mountain Reagents","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBill Fort's Reagent 2 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated for highly specialized latent print recovery, the \u003cstrong\u003eBill Fort's Reagent 2\u003c\/strong\u003e provides exceptional enhancement capabilities for complex evidence. Used primarily on the adhesive side of tapes, this distinct chemical formulation binds selectively to trapped skin cells and sebaceous residues. The resulting contrast allows forensic professionals to extract critical ridge detail from challenging surfaces like duct tape or electrical tape. Investigators rely on this targeted reagent to preserve intelligence that might otherwise be lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for demanding crime laboratory workflows, the specialized solution requires precise application to maximize print visibility. By integrating specialized dye components, examiners achieve court-admissible visual enhancements even on highly textured or dark-colored adhesives. When incorporated into specific processing sequences, the chemical wash reveals the finest minutiae for high-resolution photographic documentation. The fast-acting solvent matrix prevents the adhesive from completely dissolving during the development phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent sample degradation, investigators must carefully monitor the reaction time and rinse the evidence thoroughly once the desired contrast is achieved. Maintaining proper handling ensures the delicate print structures remain intact while the background clears. For optimal laboratory safety, this advanced chemical formulation should always be applied within a certified fume hood. Technicians must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment to minimize exposure to the active solvents and dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes and Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;margin:1em 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePF-BFR2-100mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;margin:1em 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eAdhesive-Side Latent Print Developer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eTarget Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eSebaceous residues on tape adhesives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApplicable Surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eDuct tape, electrical tape, packing tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApplication Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eDirect enhancement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePreparation Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eReady to use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLaboratory Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor specialized forensic environments, integrating this unique developer is critical when processing discarded tapes recovered from crime scenes. Crime scene investigators frequently encounter bound evidence where standard powders or cyanoacrylate fuming cannot penetrate the sticky adhesive layers. Because it selectively adheres to the biological deposits left by human handling, the solution is highly effective at rescuing difficult prints. Extracting usable intelligence requires a chemical approach designed specifically for these tacky substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen processing tape evidence, the working solution is typically applied using a delicate brush or controlled dropping method. Technicians gently coat the adhesive surface and allow the chemical reaction to proceed before rinsing away the excess reagent. Upon achieving optimal ridge definition, the evidence is immediately photographed under the appropriate lighting conditions. This critical documentation step ensures maximum resolution for latent print examiners prior to any potential adhesive breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eForensic Reagent Comparison: Why Choose Rocky Mountain Reagents?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;margin:1em 0\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eRocky Mountain Reagents Bill Fort's Reagent 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;font-weight:600\"\u003eTypical Competitor\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eReady-to-use liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eManual mixing required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eConsistency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eStandardized batch quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eVariable strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePricing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBelow retail pricing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFull retail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eShips From\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eUSA inventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAcademic and Institutional Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for academic and research institutions. As an authorized dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Bill Fort's Reagent 2 used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specialized forensic chemical is formulated specifically to develop and enhance latent fingerprints found on the adhesive side of various tapes. Utilizing the Bill Fort's Reagent 2 allows examiners to recover trapped ridge details from duct tape, electrical tape, and packing tape that resist standard processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this product need to be diluted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this highly specialized formulation is provided as a ready-to-use working solution. Laboratories can apply this reagent directly to the adhesive surfaces of evidence without the need for additional solvent mixing, saving critical processing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes are available for this reagent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabSupplies.com provides this unique forensic developer in a convenient 100 mL bottle. This targeted volume ensures forensic facilities have sufficient solution for processing specific tape evidence while maintaining strict quality control and minimizing chemical waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003e📄 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/5463907.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=4232480\u0026amp;c=5463907\u0026amp;h=gKapzJbg8wqIWBU82ZTUJbULi-QJ4onZpZLTXZAtjA0tIB20\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDownload Safety Data Sheet (SDS)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Bill Fort's Reagent 2 PF-BFR2 | Rocky Mountain Reagents\",\n  \"description\": \"Formulated for highly specialized latent print recovery, the Bill Fort's Reagent 2 provides exceptional enhancement capabilities for the adhesive side of tapes.\",\n  \"sku\": \"PF-BFR2-100mL\",\n  \"mpn\": \"PF-BFR2-100mL\",\n  \"brand\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n    \"name\": \"Rocky Mountain Reagents\"\n  },\n  \"manufacturer\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Rocky Mountain Reagents\"\n  },\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"AggregateOffer\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/labsupplies.com\/products\/bill-forts-reagent-2\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n    \"lowPrice\": \"69.00\",\n    \"highPrice\": \"69.00\",\n    \"offerCount\": \"1\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"seller\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"LabSupplies.com\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"additionalProperty\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"PropertyValue\",\n      \"name\": \"Application Phase\",\n      \"value\": \"Direct enhancement\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is Bill Fort's Reagent 2 used for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"This specialized forensic chemical is formulated specifically to develop and enhance latent fingerprints found on the adhesive side of various tapes. 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