Lightning Black Fingerprint Powder

Developed in 1936, Lightning® black powder is noted for its coal-black hue and its property of adhering to the latent print, but not to the background surface. It is a heavy powder which will not float around in the air and dust the technician as well as the print. Lightning® black powder is recommended for most general dusting situations with either a Zephyr® Fiberglass Brush or a camelhair brush. This black powder has been the powder of choice for many latent print technicians for over sixty years.

We recommend buying the more economical 16 ounce or 128 ounce jars and refilling the smaller 90 cc jars, for ease of use. Our 90 cc jars have an extra wide mouth so it is easy to insert your brush into the jar without spilling powder.