ARE THERE IGNITABLE LIQUID RESIDUES IN THE DEBRIS? Fires are energetic events with the potential to cause massive destruction to life and property. Most fire investigations are associated with suspected arson, insurance claims and industrial accidents (i.e. shipyard fires, chemical storage site fires). A frequent request by fire investigators of suspicious fire scenes is the analysis of […]
Background Interference from Clothing and the Effects of Washing
Chia Poh Ling*, Lim Chin Chin, Yap T.W, Michael Tay Ming Kiong 3rd EAFS, abstract no. FEX-FO-06 (oral presentation) In the analysis of arson samples, analysts look for the presence of a series of alkanes, or certain profiles of aromatics peaks as the indication that the sample may contain possible ignitable liquid. Identification is based […]
Background Interference from Plastic Bottles in Arson Analysis
Zubaidah A*, Chia Poh Ling, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong International Association of Forensic Sciences 17th Triennial Meeting, Hong Kong 21-26 August 2005. (poster presentation) Background: In the analysis of suspected arson samples, analysts look for the presence of a series of normal alkanes, or certain profiles of aromatic peaks as an indication […]