Evaluation of Polyethylene Containers Used To Collect Evidence for Accelerant Detection

• NCJ Number: 88585
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 28 Issue: 2 Dated: (April 1983) Pages: 440-445
• Author(s): R E Tontarski
• Date Published: 1983
• Length: 6 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Polyethylene containers are demonstrated to be unsuitable packaging for accelerant evidence collection.

Abstract

Polyethylene's permeability to hydrocarbons makes sample loss and possible contamination significant problems. (Author abstract)